Church-operated Camp Nauvoo sits just minutes from downtown Nauvoo, providing full-hookup sites for RVs and trailers near the Mississippi River. The campground features concrete pull-through sites with gravel roads, accommodating various rig sizes with 20/30/50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections at each site.
Sites receive full sun exposure, though some offer partial shade coverage. The facility maintains a quiet atmosphere with concrete pads that provide level parking and grass areas flanking each site. Cell coverage varies by carrier, with AT&T providing stronger signals than Verizon. Campers accessing from southbound Highway 96 should note the sharp, steep left turn into the property, with a scenic turnout available one mile south for easier maneuvering of larger rigs.
Description
Camp Nauvoo is a beautiful 30-acre campground located on the south side of historic Nauvoo. Set on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, Camp Nauvoo offers a spectacular view. Nauvoo’s historic sites are only 1.2 miles away and the LDS Temple is approximately 1.4 miles north of the campgrounds.
Owned and operated by the Cedar Valley-Nauvoo Mission Center, a division of Community of Christ, its major focus is to provide a place for camping experiences for church youth and families. It is available to other groups and individual families when not scheduled for Community of Christ activities. It is a great place for youth groups and family reunions.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCamp Nauvoo is located in Illinois near Nauvoo
Directions
Non-RV Vehicle Directions: Coming into Nauvoo from the east on Highway 96, turn south (left) at Casey’s service station. Follow Warsaw Street to the “T” intersection and take an immediate left to remain on Warsaw Street. Drive 0.3 miles and the campground will be on the right. Coming along the river road (Highway 96) from the south, watch for the speed limit sign announcing a reduced speed to 45 mph. At the next 45 mph sign turn up the hill to the right (away from the river) and go about 0.3 miles to the top of the second hill. Campground is on your left. There is also a sign on the left side of the road pointing you up the hill to the campgrounds. RV and Bus Directions: Coming either direction on Highway 96, turn at the state park entrance, Parley Street, and drive up the hill. Turn right onto Warsaw Street. Follow Warsaw Street to the campground entrance which will be on your right - about 0.3 miles. This is the allowed route for buses and large RVs.
Coordinates
40.53710641828306 N
91.37600012501548 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 6/14/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 6/14/26- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 6/14/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 6/14/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 38 min from Iowa City, IA
- 1 hr 58 min from Peoria, IL
- 1 hr 59 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
- 2 hrs 5 min from Davenport, IA
