Unique Illinois Treehouse Getaway Near Starved Rock State Park

Does your family have a list of places around Illinois that you keep saying, “We really need to go there sometime"? Well, my family does, and today I found an awesome fall destination to add to our list.

Fall in Illinois

I believe Illinois is a great place to live in the fall.

Not only does Illinois have a ton of cool apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and fall events to enjoy, but it's absolutely beautiful here during peak leaf-changing season.

When it comes to places everyone must visit in Illinois during the fall, Starved Rock State Park near Ottawa usually ranks pretty high on the list.

Yes, Starved Rock has awesome waterfalls, bluffs, and canyons to explore, but did you know it has treehouses you can stay in too?!

I never knew these existed until today.

Treehouses Starved Rock

Obviously, the treehouses by Starved Rock State Park are a far cry from the little wooden forts we had in our backyards as kids.

These treehouses are basically camping for people who like the idea of camping but don't want to sleep on the ground or pee in the woods. People like me.

The Treehouses at Starved Rock website says:

Built among the trees at the foot of glacier-carved sandstone bluffs and nestled along the border of Starved Rock State Park, these four one-of-a-kind treehouses invite you to slow down, connect, and breathe. Spacious enough to gather yet designed for peace, each handcrafted retreat sleeps eight and offers a full kitchen, modern comforts, and forest views in every direction.

The property has private trail access into Starved Rock, meaning you can literally step outside your treehouse and head toward the park's trails, canyons, waterfalls and overlooks. There's also an on-site creek and dock with access to the Illinois River, plus kayaks and hydrobikes available for rent.

Are the Treehouses at Starved Rock Available Year Round?

While many camping and glamping destinations are seasonal, the Treehouses at Starved Rock are available to rent year-round.

I can just imagine waking up surrounded by trees, grabbing your coffee and sitting on the deck while the leaves are changing around you. Then spend the afternoon hiking through Starved Rock before returning to your treehouse, lighting a fire and settling in for the evening.

Honestly, I don't think a fall adventure in Illinois can get much better than that!

To start planning your fall treehouse getaway, visit starvedrocktreehouses.com.