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Big River State Forest Campground

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At $8 per night, Big River State Forest Campground sits within the Big River State Forest near Keithsburg and runs as a primitive setup despite having central water and a dump station available. No hookups at individual sites. Cell coverage is limited, with Verizon users reporting a weak signal even with a signal booster. Sites include fire pits and picnic tables, and a fishing area on a Mississippi River backwater is accessible from the campground, though it is reportedly unkept. Weekday visits tend to be quiet. Hikers have access to trails throughout the surrounding state forest, making this a workable base for those who can manage without electric.

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Map & DirectionsBig River State Forest Campground is located in Illinois near Keithsburg

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41.05267541415675 N
90.93590655554723 W

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Last on 8/4/26
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Excellent Coverage

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No Coverage
Verified by 9 users
Last on 8/4/26
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Excellent Coverage

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Jeff F.

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Reviewed Jun. 27, 2025

Beautiful campground

Water and dump station is available. No water or electric at sites. Cell service with Verizon was only available with WeBoost on and not that great then. Fire pits and picnic tables were available at your site. Cost was 8 dollars a night. This is an older campground with many hiking trails nearby at the state forest. It was wonderfully quiet during the week. There is a little unkept fishing area on a back water on the Mississippi River. I loved the place but it is definitely boondocking with water and dump station available.

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Month of VisitJune

Jeff F.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 21, 2025

Beautiful and quite

Water is available through out the campground to fill your tank and there is a dump station also. Fire pits and tables at each site. Large pine trees were beautiful. Cell service wasn’t good, used WeBoost to get any internet.

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Month of VisitJune