Best RV Parks & Resorts near Apple River, IL

Apple River Canyon State Park provides electric hookups for RVs with sites that accommodate medium-sized rigs up to 30 feet. Rustic Barn Campground RV Park in nearby Kieler, Wisconsin offers 58 sites with various amenities including full hookups, 50-amp service, and gravel driveways that are generally level. Sugar Shores RV Resort in Durand features big-rig friendly sites with 50-amp electrical hookups, water, and sewer connections. Several parks in the region maintain gravel pads with picnic tables and fire rings, though spacing between sites varies considerably. "Beautiful setting with nice wide pull-throughs. Very friendly and helpful. Good place for overnight or extended stay," noted one visitor about Rustic Barn.

Most RV parks in the area operate seasonally, typically from April through October, with limited winter availability. Dump stations are available at several locations including Blanding Landing and Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area. Cell service varies throughout the region, with reviews indicating spotty coverage in more remote locations - AT&T and Verizon typically provide 2-3 bars of LTE service near the Mississippi River. Pet policies are generally accommodating, with most parks allowing dogs, though some maintain restrictions. Proximity to the Mississippi River means some campgrounds experience occasional train noise, particularly at Blanding Landing where sites closest to the tracks receive more disruption. For larger motorhomes, advance reservations are recommended during summer weekends and fall color season.

Best RV Sites Near Apple River, Illinois (84)

    1. Blanding Landing

    5 Reviews
    Bellevue, IL
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 582-0881

    $14 - $25 / night

    "Hosts are friendly and I saw rangers driving through multiple times. Each site includes picnic table and fire pit. Most have electric. "

    "Quiet, relaxing small campground with super clean hot showers and flush toilets in shower house. Boat ramp, dock fishing, tall trees all over. Shady sites, water pump faucets, dump station."

    2. Spruce Creek Park

    2 Reviews
    Bellevue, IA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 652-3783

    "There's fishing, exploring, a playground, and when you see a paddleboat you have time to drive to town before it hits loch & damn #12. It's a beautiful spot right on the river with views galore."

    3. Rustic Barn Campground RV Park

    15 Reviews
    Dubuque, WI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 568-7797

    "General: 58 sites with various amenities. Some are long pull-throughs, some are back-in, some have 30 amp with or without a patio, and some have 50-amp electric with or without a patio."

    "Beautiful setting nice wide pull throughs. Very friendly and helpful. Good place for overnight or extended stay."

    4. Off Shore RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Bellevue, IA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 872-5000

    $69 - $139 / night

    "Sites have hard surfaces, fire rings, water, electric. No shade since trees have not been plant s as well f this date. Boat ramp nearby, resort has restaurant, playground, water park."

    "CG offers river views, hard lanes, tables, fire rings, RR, playground, food, and is just 2 miles north of river town of Bellevue for supplies."

    6. Sugar Shores RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Durand, IL
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 629-2568

    "It is a beautiful place with enough space for tents, The only thing missing is the store. They sell fire wood at the gate."

    7. Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area

    10 Reviews
    Lena, IL
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 369-4282

    $10 - $30 / night

    "They clean out fire pits after every weekend. Some sites were not the most level. All Roads are newly paved. New/Updated Dump station."

    "This was an unexpected good find in Illinois. The campground was nice with the standard set up - picnic tables, restrooms, water available."

    8. Coconut Cove RV Resort by Journey

    1 Review
    Dubuque, WI
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 716-3306

    9. Apple River Canyon

    11 Reviews
    Apple River, IL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 745-3302

    $8 / night

    "Really peaceful and quiet night here at Apple River Canyon. Not too many people around, but the sites were large and private anyway. Fairly clean pit toilets and level site for our tent."

    "We absolutely love the quaintness of Apple River. The sites are secluded and provide privacy. Great spot for quiet tent camping. Not a big commercialized campground."

    10. Seven Eagles RV Resort & Campground

    1 Review
    Savanna, IL
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 219-2076

    "Mostly a seasonal campground, only has 4 sites that are for weekenders. Very nice folks running the place. The neighbors where also very welcoming."

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RV Park Reviews near Apple River, IL

478 Reviews of 84 Apple River Campgrounds


  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 16, 2023

    Rustic Barn Campground RV Park

    Very clean and well-maintained

    General: 58 sites with various amenities. Some are long pull-throughs, some are back-in, some have 30 amp with or without a patio, and some have 50-amp electric with or without a patio. Tents are NOT allowed. We were greeted immediately upon arrival and asked to sign a waiver and given a welcome packet. The rules are extensive, but most are common sense/courtesy and not at all unreasonable. 

    Site Quality: All had gravel driveways and looked level. Decent separation between sites although they are close together, as would be expected in an RV park. Our site had a patio and decent-sized picnic table but it was chilly when we were there so we ate inside. 

    Bathhouse: Very clean as were the showers. 

    Activities/Amenities: There are many activities offered, including a dog park, basketball, horseshoes, games (cornhole, large checkerboard, and others), a barn with a television, a book library, puzzles, and a pool table. Coffee is available after 9 am. There is also a small chapel available 24/7 and a laundry room. WiFi is also available. There is a camp store with ice, ice cream, some camping supplies, clothing, crafts, and more. We were told several restaurants will deliver to the campground. 

    We don’t typically prefer to stay in RV-style campgrounds, but it was conveniently located with easy access off Route 151 just over the Wisconsin border from Iowa, we were warmly welcomed, and enjoyed our short stay passing through. Pride of ownership was evident throughout.

  • D
    Jun. 11, 2022

    Mud Lake County Park

    Beautiful park on Miss River. Great value

    Mud Lake is a wonderful county park near Dubuque. Beautiful views of the Mississippi River. We stayed one night on our way to Minnesota. The sites are mostly sunny. The park streets are gravel with gravel sites. The park is quiet except for the occasional train from the nearby tracks. Great value for $21. Electric and water hookups. Marina and boathouse next door.

    Stayed in campsite #35 which has no shade. It was a gravel site which shares a pull-through with site 36. There was more than enough parking for my TT and truck and grass on either side. The site included: picnic table and fire ring. Utilities were located in the rear. 20A/50A electric and water. Site was level. Neighbors were nearby.

    AT&T had 2 bars of LTE and Verizon 2 bars of LTE service. AT&T Speedtest: 47 Mbps down, 1.3 Mbps up. Verizon data VERY SLOW. No WiFi.

    Would stay here again. We camped at Mud Lake Park in a Travel Trailer.

  • Christopher R.
    Feb. 26, 2025

    Sugar River Forest Preserve

    Beautiful Place to Camp

    We had a great time in this hidden gem.  It is run by the county and was much more than we expected from a county run facility.  We had a very nice cam site that allowed us to pull through with our pop up.  There are very tall trees around the entire campground giving you some respite from the sun and the heat.  The bath house is easily within walking distance from anywhere in the campground.  Many people that we met have been coming back for years (this was our first time there).  They have fire rings and picnic tables and firewood for sale at the entrance.  They allow dogs and the ranger is frequently visible throughout the day.  You are a short distance from the river and the surroundings are wonderful.  You are 20 minutes away from stores and restaurants if you happen to need them and also a short drive to Wisconsin.

  • Kim L.
    May. 15, 2021

    Fireside Campground

    Quiet and friendly RV camping

    This is a RV campground, with both seasonal and weekend sites. Coin laundry and shower room with 4 showers. They have nice level site in a grassy and sandy area, with enough tree coverage for shade but not so much you’re freaking out parking your camper. Big rig friendly. Decent wi-fi and plenty of space on your site. Dog friendly. They have a big playground for kids, and activities. For us, this was a great place for us to easily set up our camper and use it as a base camp for hiking at Governor Dodge, visiting House in the Rock, and tubing on the Pine River. The staff here was super helpful and friendly, and the seasonal campers were all nice and chatty. We have camped at another RV campground in Spring Green that has a party vibe, and this was a more relaxed atmosphere. We will definitely come here again!!

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2023

    Thomson Causeway

    Beautiful Mississippi Views

    Thomson: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) Overall Rating: 4.5. Some great water views. Some open water and some water covered w blooming lilies - blooming while we were there .
    Price 2023: $12 per night w senior discount. Usage during visit: Very heavy. Site Privacy: Varies. Some lake sites become moderately to very private w trailer in the site. Site Spacing: Some lake sites are pretty close Site surface: Blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Pretty quiet. There are children on bikes - Not a bother.
    Road Noise: Far off main road Through Traffic in campground: Not in loops. Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes, Belford entering the campground Potable Water Available: At the site. Bathroom: Pit toilets and flush Showers: Yes, not in every loop. Note, the one in the picnic area is only lightly used.
    Pull Throughs: Some Cell Service (AT&T). Fair in our loop. Setting: Lakeside and along woods. Weather: Some lightening storms.
    Bugs: Mosquitoes. Be ready.
    Host: Around Rig size: Large rigs are there.
    Sites:

    On water or clear view- some of best: Open water.: 69, 68, 67, 65, 60, 59, 58 Lily pads: 54,55,56 , 46,47,49,51, 40,41,43, 34,36,38, 30,32,33( getting close to cg entry road. ) (Some inner loop sites have an obstructive water view. But, little privacy. These sites, I did not list. )

    Back up to woods but no view of water: best of woods sites :9,11,13,15,17,19,8,3,5 Still good: 100,102,104,106,108,110 , 112, 126

  • C
    Jul. 1, 2021

    Rustic Barn Campground RV Park

    Rustic Barn

    Beautiful setting nice wide pull throughs. Very friendly and helpful. Good place for overnight or extended stay.

  • Kim L.
    May. 29, 2020

    Blue Mound State Park Campground

    Great state park with a pool!

    We love this state park for family camping. The sites for RVs have electrical, but no water. The bathrooms are OK, its what you expect from a state park. But the hiking around the park is amazing. There are tons of trails, and 2 wooden observation towers to climb so you can see all the way to Madison on a clear day! If it's a hot summer day, enjoy the swimming pool or head over to Cave of the Mounds where it's always cool. There's also a biking camp ground right off the Ice Age Trail, which makes it a great stop for an overnight or just a break. You're also close enough to drive to Mt. Horeb if you need more action or beer.

    We've always enjoyed this campground because the overnight camping are has fewer sites, and therefore less crowded. It's a nice shaded area with some tight spots. If you are in a tent, some even have gravel pads for a level area that drains well. For RVs, be sure to select a bigger site than you think you need. Sometime's it's tricky to maneuver your camper so big rigs may want to stay elsewhere. Our 30 ft. travel trailer fit fine, with some skilled driving. Lots of trees for shade or hammocks, and bigger fields and picnic areas if you need some space to play frisbee.

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2024

    Horseshoe Pond

    Nice smaller CG in City of Maquoketa, Iowa

    CG offers gravel pads, tables, fire rings, electric, sump station, water, small pond with fishing, paddling, dog park. Close to stores for supplies, dining, fuel.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 11, 2025

    McKeller City Park

    Nice city park

    Our original overnight camping spot did not work out so we ended up here. A good quiet stay with 30amp service and shaded level sites with mature maple trees. These are back in sites that look like pull through except the other half is another site you share with another camper (backends in fashion). Still reasonable private. Enjoyed our stay


Guide to Apple River

Discover the charm of RV camping near Apple River, Illinois, where a variety of campgrounds offer unique amenities and activities for outdoor enthusiasts.

RVers appreciate amenities like electric hookups and clean facilities

Most parks have recreational activities for all ages

  • Lake Joy Campground provides a beautiful lake for fishing and swimming, perfect for family fun.
  • At Coconut Cove RV Resort by Journey, guests can enjoy a beach bar and water features, making it a lively spot for relaxation and entertainment.
  • Off Shore RV Park features playgrounds and picnic areas, ideal for families looking to unwind and enjoy the outdoors.

Big rigs should check out spacious sites with privacy

  • Toms Campground offers spacious sites that accommodate larger RVs, ensuring a comfortable experience for all guests.
  • Green County Fairgrounds provides ample space for big rigs, along with a peaceful atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle.
  • Yellowstone Lake Chalet Campground features well-separated sites, giving RV campers the privacy they desire while enjoying nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near Apple River, IL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Apple River, IL is Blanding Landing with a 4-star rating from 5 reviews.

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