Excape the Everyday,
Embrace the Extraordinary

Discover a magical family getaway tucked just beyond the glow of Chicagoland at Starved Rock's own Grand Bear Resort!

Nestled in this natural area of the Illinois Valley, we offer an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where waterpark fun meets nature! A truly unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends :)

Accommodations for families of all sizes!

A variety of rommy and comfortable accommodations are available from our main lodge hotel rooms to private 2-bedroom villas and 3-bedroom cabins.

Dine, drink, and have an advernture so much to do

Spend a long weekend enjoying our amenities or venture through the surrounding landscape, theres so much to see and do at Grand Bear Resort!

Dine & Drink

On-site options include a restaurant, cafe and ice cream shop, 2 bars and a waterside snack stand.

Discover the Great Outdoors

Starved Rock, Matthiessen and Buffalo Rock State Parks are all minutes from our front door.

Play & Win

Test your mini golf game, shoot hoops or race the nite away in the arcade. Many games offer tickets and prizes!

Splash & Slide

Enjoy a wet and wild family vacation at Grand Bear Falls Waterpark with kids play zones, slides, wave pool, lazy river, and more!

Explore and hike the day away

Immerse yourfelf in nature with stroll through the serene rivers and streams at Starved Rock, Matthiessen & Buffalo Rock State Parks. Illinois Valley is truly unlike anywhere else in Illinois. Trek the beautiful landscape of the towering canyons and waterfalls and you're sure to find yourself anticipating what lies beyond the next bend.

Activities & Amenities

Activities and amenities may vary by season. Be sure to check the calendar for more info.

Nestled in this natural area of the Illinois Valley, we offer an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where waterpark fun meets nature! A truly unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends :)



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Grand Bear Falls

Splash the day away in our indoor waterpark featuring play zones, slides, wave pool, lazy river, and hot tub!

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The Cave Arcade

Earn tickets and win prizes in the cave with over 50 games for all ages!

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Canyonside Yoga

Unwind at one of our Sunday morning canyonside yoga sessions.

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Fitness Center

No need to drop your routine while visiting with our fitness center and seasonal yoga sessions.

What our guests are saying

Recommend it!

Came here for a quick overnight get away with my daughters over spring break. Great service, lots of activities to do within the resort! Would definitely go back and recommend it!

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S. Losacco
Google reviews (5/5)

Hope to be back

It was a great resort. We stayed at their vacation villas and it was great. Front desk was friendly and so was everyone at the waterpark. Starved Rock is a 2 mins drive away. Totally worth it and we hope to be back.

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O. Lopez
Google reviews (5/5)

WE HAVE TO RETURN

We went here for my Son birthday and we’ll I must say WE HAVE TO RETURN…It was a very fun experience even though it was cold outside the indoor water park is very fun and great for kids.

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YaH Boy! AP
Google reviews (5/5)

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