Sandstone Point Overlook

Sandstone Point Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in , . Sandstone Point Overlook is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Starved Rock State Park and Starved Rock.

Tourism office
Photo: Chris Light, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a state park in the U.S. state of , characterized by the many canyons within its 2,630 acres. Located just southeast of the village of Utica, in , , , along the south bank of the , the park hosts over two million visitors annually, the most for any Illinois state park. is situated 1 mile west of Sandstone Point Overlook.

Peak
Photo: Chris Light, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a peak.

Archaeological site
The Plum Island Eagle Sanctuary is a 52-acre island in the owned by the Illinois Audubon Society. It was purchased March 24, 2004, to act as a wildlife sanctuary and to protect foraging habitat for wintering bald eagles. is situated 1 mile northwest of Sandstone Point Overlook.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Utica and Oglesby.

Photo: Chris Light, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a city in . It's officially named North , as it was established north of the original town of that was located along the banks of the Illinois River; however, all signage official and otherwise refers to the town as just .

Village
Photo: Hourick, Public domain.
is a city in , , United States. The population was 3,712 at the 2020 census, down from 3,791 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Micropolitan Statistical Area. is situated 4½ miles west of Sandstone Point Overlook.

Village
is a village in , , United States. The population was 412 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Micropolitan Statistical Area. is situated 5 miles east of Sandstone Point Overlook.

Sandstone Point Overlook

Latitude
41.31571° or 41° 18′ 57″ north
Longitude
-88.97674° or 88° 58′ 36″ west
Open location code
86HH828F+78
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2886438803
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Lonetree Canyon and Basswood Canyon.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Parking #21 @ Starved Rock and Starved Rock Meteorological Station near North Utica.

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