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Matthiessen State Park
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)
Lower Dells Falls at Matthiessen State Park
Lower Dells Falls
Map showing the location of Matthiessen State Park
Map showing the location of Matthiessen State Park
Location of Matthiessen State Park within Illinois
Map showing the location of Matthiessen State Park
Map showing the location of Matthiessen State Park
Matthiessen State Park (the United States)
LocationDeer Park, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States
Nearest cityOglesby, Illinois
Coordinates41°17′44″N 89°01′31″W / 41.29556°N 89.02528°W / 41.29556; -89.02528[1]
Area1,700 acres (6.9 km2)
Established1943
Governing bodyIllinois 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.

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