Escape the ordinary with a magical family getaway
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Nestled just off I-80 in the beautiful Illinois Valley, we offer an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where waterpark fun meets the great outdoors! A truly unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends :)
Accommodations for groups of all sizes
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Grand Bear offers a variety of roomy and comfortable accommodations from our main lodge hotel rooms to private 2-bedroom villas and 3-bedroom cabins.
Whether you're a party of two - or eighteen, our spacious guest units will accommodate groups and gatherings of all sizes.
A Place Full of Adventure, A Place for the Entire Family
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 Nature 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.
1.5 mi
Matthiessen State Park
EXPLORE6.5 mi
Buffalo Rock State Park
EXPLOREActivities & Amenities
Activities and amenities vary by season. Be sure to check the calendar for details.
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Movies on the Mezzanine
Grab a bucket of popcorn for a feature presentation, just above the main lobby.
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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!
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.
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.
