Grand Bear Resort

About Grand Bear Resort

Grand Bear Resort is an indoor‑waterpark resort located just off I‑80 near Starved Rock State Park in Utica, Illinois. The property offers 11,000 sq ft of flexible event space, including a 6,000 sq ft Grand Ballroom that can host up to 325 guests, smaller salons, an outdoor pavilion and a canyon deck for ceremonies and receptions. On‑site lodging comprises 92 lodge suites, 140 vacation villas and 48 luxury cabins, providing convenient accommodation for wedding parties. Multiple on‑site dining venues—Jack’s Place, Treetops Café, J.H. Higby’s and the Canyonside Bar—serve a range of meals and beverages. Guests can enjoy a 24,000 sq ft indoor waterpark with wave pool, slides, lazy river, a mini‑golf course, an arcade, fitness center, and easy access to nearby state parks for outdoor activities.

The facts

Guests

Up to 325 guests

Setting

Indoor & outdoor

Kind of place

Hotel · Banquet hall

Last updated

October 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)

How to reach Grand Bear Resort

• Website: grizzlyjacksresort.com
• Phone: (866) 399-3866
• Address: 2643 IL Route 178

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