The park has two boat ramps for launching craft with motors of 10 horsepower or less - there's a launch at the Chippewa Campground and a launch at Area 9 parking lot on the south side of the river. However, please realize boating can be hazardous because the river is shallow and rocky. Canoeing The river's shallow water and rocks are no problem for canoeists. You then can pick it up at Bird Park in Kankakee. Plan on a four or six hour canoe trip to the park from there.
Additional trips are available.
Camping Pleasant sites at reasonable prices make Kankakee River State Park a great place to pitch camp. More than 150 sites are offered at Chippewa Campground, which has Class B electric, C and D facilities. The Horseback Campground off Illinois Route 113 is open only from April 1 through August 31. Davis Creek Campground is available by reservation for chaperoned youth and church groups. All areas require camping permits, available at the park office or from park personnel in state vehicles.