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Find beautiful waterfalls at dog-friendly Matthiessen State Park in Oglesby, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Rock formations at Matthiessen State Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Oglesby, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Explore scenic waterfalls at Matthiessen State Park, a dog-friendly natural space in Oglesby, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Find beautiful waterfalls at dog-friendly Matthiessen State Park in Oglesby, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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Rock formations at Matthiessen State Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Oglesby, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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Explore scenic waterfalls at Matthiessen State Park, a dog-friendly natural space in Oglesby, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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Find beautiful waterfalls at dog-friendly Matthiessen State Park in Oglesby, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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Rock formations at Matthiessen State Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Oglesby, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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Explore scenic waterfalls at Matthiessen State Park, a dog-friendly natural space in Oglesby, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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Matthiessen State Park

Matthiessen State Park is a pet-friendly natural space in Oglesby, IL. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the pretty canyons, flowing streams, stunning prairies and luscious forest. There are 5 miles of trails in the park with a variety of different routes that vary in difficulty. The picnic areas in the park are one of the main attractions, some of them built on the remains of a 17th century French fort. Dogs must leashed for the duration of their stay and owners are reminded to clean up after their pets. Visit Website

Or call (815) 667-4868 or email DNR.StarvedRock@illinois.gov for more information.

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Matthiessen State Park is rated 4.2 bones out of 5 by 5 canine critics on BringFido, and 4.5 stars out of 5 by 507 guests on TripAdvisor.

Visitors highly recommend Matthiessen State Park for scenic hiking with dogs, praising its beautiful gorge trails and pet-friendly environment across different seasons. Some travelers note challenges like limited parking, potential muddy conditions, and lack of trash facilities, but overall find it an enjoyable destination for outdoor adventures.

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