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
Horseback riding at the Starved Rock Stables
Fishing in the Illinois River
Shopping for antiques in historic Utica
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.
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Please contact the tavern directly with any questions regarding this website, camping or any other information.
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