Matthiessen State Park Photo credit: Illinois Department of Natural Resources Address: 2500 IL-178, Oglesby While I wouldn’t call Matthiessen State Park a “hidden gem,” this lesser known park is just ...

I've traveled to all 50 states and love exploring the country's lesser-known state parks. Letchworth State Park in New York and Matthiessen State Park in Illinois have gorgeous waterfalls.

OGLESBY, Ill. (WAND) - Matthiessen State Park and parts of Starved Rock State Park are closed after experiencing significant storm damage. Following severe weather which included heavy rains and ...

I've traveled to all 50 states and love exploring the country's lesser-known state parks. Letchworth State Park in New York and Matthiessen State Park in Illinois have gorgeous waterfalls.

The park is named in honor of Frederick William Matthiessen, the original owner of the property. It was donated to the state after his death and opened as a public park in 1943.

Matthiessen State Park is off Illinois 178, west of Starved Rock. For more information on Starved Rock Lodge, call (815) 667-4211 or see starvedrocklodge.com. Want more stories like this?

The price of state park campsites ranges from about $20 and $50 — meaning an $8.25 additional fee could make the final price a camper pays as much as 40% higher.