Welcome to Papa Murph's
Tavern and Campground

Located less than 1 mile from
Starved Rock State Park and Lodge
and directly next door to
Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort & Water Park

Nestled in beautiful Utica, Illinois, just minutes from Starved Rock State Park and directly next door to Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort & Indoor Water Park. Papa Murph's Tavern and primitive campground provides a great campsite for a fraction of what the other campsites charge. Plus, we let you come and go as you please. Your on vacation, you don't need a chaperon and definitely don't need a curfew!

Papa Murph's Campground is minutes away from:

• Hiking the wonderful Starved Rock State Park
• Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort & Indoor Water Park
• Canoeing the Vermilion River Click HERE for one companies canoeing information
• Horseback riding at the Starved Rock Stables
• Fishing in the Illinois River
• Shopping for antiques in historic Utica
• Shopping Mall!

After your day of fun at Starved Rock State Park or Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort, relax in the tavern and play some pool, video games, juke box and of course fill up on Pizza or other food items. If you'd rather sit by your campfire, firewood and alcohol are available for carry out.

Papa Murphs Tavern
Corner of Route 178 & 71
Utica, Illinois
815-667-4747

Website thrown together one rainy afternoon by Michael Roebuck
(a little leprechaun that goes by "son-in-law" or "cabana boy." Depending on the night)

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