Matthiessen State Park

Matthiessen State Park
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)
Lower Dells Falls
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Location	Deer Park, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States
Nearest city	Oglesby, Illinois
Coordinates	41°17′44″N 89°01′31″W / 41.29556°N 89.02528°W / 41.29556; -89.02528[1]
Area	1,700 acres (6.9 km2)
Established	1943
Governing body	Illinois Department of Natural Resources
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Matthiessen State Park is an Illinois state park located a few miles south of the more famous Starved Rock State Park. The main entrances to both parks are located on Illinois State Route 178.