Best RV Parks near Apple River, IL

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Best RV Sites Near Apple River, IL (82)

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    1. Rustic Barn Campground RV Park

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    We welcome you to experience the true beauty of the Midwest. Our campground offers a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere, where you can enjoy the landscapes of rolling hills and lush countryside, with a friendly and caring staff and numerous amenities Rustic Barn Campground & RV Park is only 3 blocks off highway 151/61/35 and extremely convienent to reach. Just a few miles from the beautiful bluffs of the Mighty Mississippi, we are conveniently located in the tri-state area of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois, where there are endless activities and attractions. 7 miles from Dubuque, IA 15 miles from Platteville, WI 17 miles from Galena, IL 80 miles from Madison, WI

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    2. Off Shore RV Park

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    Off Shore Resort is situated on the most scenic Mississippi Riverfront property in the upper Midwest and features a hotel, campground, state of the art outdoor pool and aquatics center, bar and restaurant and an event center. We are located just two-miles north of the beautiful, quaint riverside village of Bellevue, Iowa. Patrons may visit our resort by road as well as the mighty Mississippi to enjoy our hospitality. During the 2021 season, we have undergone extensive renovations across the entire property to provide a true Mississippi riverfront destination resort. Come check us out!

    Whether you need a little adult time being pampered for a few nights in a luxury riverfront suite at our beautiful hotel, or bring the whole family to relax outdoors around the campfire, you really should check out Off Shore Resort. And for those who are already familiar with us, the new aquatics center and remodeled restaurant should bring you back for an all new fun-in-the-sun experience.

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    $69 - $139 / night

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    3. Olde Massey Campground and RV Park

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    Under new ownership March 1 2023 We are located half a mile from Mississippi River with a boat landing. We are a family owned and operated campground. We offer full hook ups and have Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal and yearly camping. we offer 30 and 50 Amp Electric with full hookups. We have a Pavillion for you to gather with friends and family. Free WIFI and washer and dryer. we also offer Ice and Firewood. Entertainment on weekends, we also have a canoe to use with life jackets for free. Pet friendly call us today to get all the details.

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    4. Sugar Shores RV Resort

    3 Reviews
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    6. Coconut Cove Campground Resort

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    Looking for a tropical getaway without the hefty price tag? Look no further than Coconut Cove Resort. Nestled against the Mississippi River, families and couples alike can stretch out by the pool or at our local, 10-acre lake. Whether you’re looking for a short-term vacation or an extended stay, choose from our luxurious cabins or set up your own RV in one of our parking spaces. Reservations and more information on our tropical resort is coming soon.

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      8. Lake Le-Aqua-Na

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        9. River Valley RV Park

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        10. Apple River Canyon

        11 Reviews
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        $8 / night

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      Recent RV Reviews In Apple River

      439 Reviews of 82 Apple River Campgrounds


      • Linda N.
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        Oct. 16, 2024

        Sweet Minnihaha Campground

        music fest

        I originally went to this campground a couple years ago for a music festival, but I discovered how much fun it was. the people were incredible. the staff was really awesome so I continue to make it back at least once a year

      • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
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        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.

      • Brian O.
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        Oct. 2, 2024

        Maquoketa Caves State Park

        Nice campground, fun caves, older established state park

        My mom remembers visiting this park in the 40's. Not a surprise since Grampa was a Geologist.
        This is a small campground for such an old park, only 34 sites, walk-ins included. All sites are along one road with a turnaround at the end. There is only one building with toilets, showers and no pit toilets. These are clean and well maintained.
        There is a playground near the entrance that is shared with the caves entrance area, a bit of a walk.
        The caves themselves are down a long hill from the campground. There are facilities there too, and a concession stand with limited hours/ days. The caves are fun to explore, but not ADA accessible. Bring flashlights and in some areas watch your head.
        The Visitor's center at the park entrance is staffed by volunteers and only open on weekends.
        Once you've done the caves, there's not much else to see within the park. But visit the Hurstville interpretive center for a nice nature center and trails.

      • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
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        Sep. 24, 2024

        Nelson Dewey State Park

        Great place for a short trip

        I’ll begin by saying this is by far the cleanest campground I have stayed at. The facilities were well kept including the vault toilet houses. We stayed in a walk to site and the views were incredible. Our tent pad was quite rocky so I would recommend sleeping pads or you will be very uncomfortable. Our site was also extremely dusty which wasn’t a problem at all just be prepared to be a little dirty. The campground was quiet except for the occasional train that rolled through those are quite loud due to how close they are to the campground. I would definitely come back to Nelson Dewey and stay again. There was not a ton to do in the area so a short weekend stay was perfect. A highlight is that the park provided cart to use to haul all your stuff to the walk to sites. There is 1 designated parking spot per walk to site as well. The walk to sites are small and only accommodated our one (6 person) tent which was not a problem for us as we knew this ahead of time.

      • Jeff and Linda L.The Dyrt PRO User
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        Sep. 20, 2024

        Grant River Recreation Area

        Feet from the Mississippi

        The park is on the beautiful might Mississippi river. It’s 2 miles from Potosi, WI with a large brewery with good food as well. Army Corps so half price with America The Beautiful senior discount card. If you like trains you will see many, close and going fast.

      • CThe Dyrt PRO User
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        Sep. 4, 2024

        Mississippi Palisades State Park

        Super cheap for what you get.

        I got a primitive tent site in an area all to myself, with a shower house just down the road, in a beautiful and quiet campground for $10 cash. You really can’t beat that. Campground is separate from the park so you don’t have to pay a park entrance fee to stay here.

      • Brent A.
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        Sep. 3, 2024

        Vel Terra

        Wonderful Little Campground

        We stayed at this campground over Labor Day. The owner intentionally doesn't fill all of the sites in order to give people more space- a great luxury over a holiday like this. The sites are pretty small and only one 'sleeping structure' is allowed on each site but we found that Jeff was very willing to let us put up two tents (one for my wife & I 

        + one for the kids) because we were in the same family.

        The bathrooms and showers were very neat and well maintained. We didn't use the showers because they were paid but our friends did and had good things to say about them.

        The campground has a very nice playground (the favorite of the trip for one of my kids) and a lounge where anyone staying at the campground can rest with A/C, wifi, a phone charging area, and some board games.

        The primary drawback is that there isn't a lot of outdoor activities to do in the area. All the land is private so there's not great hiking (a little in the state park about 20 min drive away), IL law allows waterways to be privately owned so you can't kayak the river, etc. Galena is nearby if you want to go shopping and we really enjoyed going to Terrapin Apple Orchard and picking some apples (if you're there in the Fall). But all in all I would say this is a great campground to rest and relax at- probably not ideal for outdoor adventures.

      • W
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        Aug. 24, 2024

        Riverview Ridge

        Unique River and Trail Access Campground

        Two hour float trips on the North Fork Maquoketa River are available directly from the campground. There is a mix of permanent and temporary campers. The tent sites, nearest the river, are well spaced with flush toilets. Apparently there are also good trails, as many of the campers have ATV’s parked at their sites. The shower house, under the office, was spacious and clean.

      • Dj Y.
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        Aug. 19, 2024

        Grant River Recreation Area

        Sandy and Gentleman worker=AMAZING

        I was hitchhiking thru, was dropped off by a ride that said he was buying a $14 tent site for me, come to find out he never did, I just was honest with sandy and the gentleman worker and offered the only 8$ I had, no sir, they said please stay for free and just enjoy. WONDERFUL PPL THAT CARE ABOUT OTHERS!! THANKS YALL

      • Jenna R.
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        Aug. 11, 2024

        Blue Mound State Park Campground

        Great for families

        Lots of playgrounds for kids age 2-10. Pit toilets smell- I’d avoid sites around them. Hot Showers by lot 30 and at pool. Pool is not heated as stated- definitely not 80 degrees. West tower is the best for sunsets. Site 75 was nice as it was a bit back from the road and you can’t see your neighbors.

      • Renee R.
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        Jul. 29, 2024

        Brigham Park

        Nice spot for summer camping.

        I've visited this campground twice and it's been a hit both times.

        Pros:

        - Scenic overlook is gorgeous.

        - The dense tree cover and near-constant slight breeze help to both keep this campground cool and the mosquitos at bay.

        - Well-kept vault toilets.

        - Close to a many points of interest.

        Cons:

        - Some of the sites are strangely graded and situated.  One site near ours had the fire pit at the very edge, making sitting around it virtually impossible.  14 was a pretty site but had a large tree in the middle of it.

        - Using the County website to reserve the site was clunky and time consuming.

      • Renee R.
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        Jul. 29, 2024

        Tower Hill State Park

        Cool spot, underwhelming experience.

        I have stayed at this campground three times in the last decade or so.

        Pros:

        - Excellent location if you're looking to recreate on the Wisconsin River or visit the American Players Theater across the way.  

        - Interesting history about the Shot Tower on site.

        - Nice little hiking trails.

        Cons:

        - Every time I've visited we've dealt with lots of mosquitos, but nothing comes close to our most recent visit!  It was a mosquito massacre.  So terrible that after coating ourselves in DEET and eating dinner there the first night, we actually booked another campsite about a half hour away (Brigham County Park - a gem!) and abandoned this site altogether.  

        - Vault toilets were fragrant.

      • Alex A.
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        Jul. 22, 2024

        Toms Campground

        Great, friendly, affordable, convenient

        We needed a place after visiting the House on the Rock and couldn't find anything with hookups nearby. We stumbled upon Tom's Campground hoping to find a site. We pulled in and Tom met us at our camper as soon as we got to the top of the hill and before we even got out. He was very friendly and informative. Showers were good enough but we aren't picky, 7 minutes for $0.25. The area was beautiful.

      • Sarah B.The Dyrt PRO User
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        Jul. 19, 2024

        Yellowstone Lake State Park

        Def do not recommend for summer 2024!

        I wanted so badly to love this campground experience, but just didn't. Site 19 was an easy walk-in that theoretically had nearby vault toilets, parking, and water.

        Each site only had space for one car to park before walking in. Not a huge deal, but annoying as there were 2 of us who drove separate and we had to problem solve. When we got to the site I was shocked to see that what was labeled as a tent site had literally NO flat space to actually set up a tent. Spacious site, but fully sloped.

        Also, what I would have loved to know, is that the vault toilets are closed because they are doing construction to build something new in that space. Construction that starts loudly each day at 7am. Honestly every site from about #35 down was affected by the noise because the construction is happening in the middle of the loop (and actually blocking some of the one-way road as well).

        The park in general was okay. Per the usual, the pet areas were lacking. No beach at all, just grass covered in goose poop and one cut out on the raised shore between tall grasses and foliage where a dog could potentially jump in. Certainly nowhere for a human to enjoy the water with their pups unfortunately.

      • Christie B.
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        Jul. 10, 2024

        Green County Fairgrounds

        Ok but you have to work around the events going on because you have to leave when they are going on!

        Nice quiet place no neighbors usually bothering you showers and toilets could be better but overall ok

      • Charles M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Maquoketa Caves State Park
        Jun. 13, 2024

        Maquoketa Caves State Park

        Beautiful State Park

        This park is beautiful and perfect for an adventurous hike. The caves make this a unique place to visit but the hiking is rigorous. It proved to be tons of fun for me, my son and his friends. We would definitely go back.

      • Charles M.
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        Jun. 13, 2024

        Bellevue State Park

        Campsite Was Average at Best

        I took my son and one of his friends campjng to Bellvue State Park, however, we did not visit the actual park itself. The camp sites were close to one another, many had almost no privacy from the other campsites. We were at campsite 40, which had a severe incline. Also, if you prefer to hammock camp you may not be able to do so. I was able to find one tree and hook the other side up to my vehicle.

      • J H.
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        Apr. 18, 2024

        Crazy Horse Campground

        Used to be a great place to camp

        Unfortunately, I can no longer say this is a great, affordable place to stay. The weekly rates increased by over $75 a week for the full hookup sites this season.  

        There was also a link to last years pricing still active until 4/16 that has since been deactivated when I asked to have my pricing adjusted to that amount. Seems deceptive to me, having 2 different prices in 2 different places on their site.  They will not honor the price and told me if I don't like it I can find somewhere else to camp. 

        Also, they no longer offer kayaks, which was the big draw to the campground. 

        We may keep our reservation this year, but likely won't be back next season.

      • Leah M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Wisconsin Riverside Resort
        Feb. 3, 2024

        Wisconsin Riverside Resort

        Great place on the river

        I’m a tent camper so tucked in the back was great. It’s a bit of a normal RV easy camping almost glamping with the amenities around.

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Mississippi Palisades State Park
        Oct. 9, 2023

        Mississippi Palisades State Park

        Mississippi Palisades State Park in Savanna, Illinois

        This is a great campground! The trails are well kept, clean bathrooms, nice campsites sand the best camp hosts ever!!!

      • Drew H.
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        Oct. 3, 2023

        Mississippi Palisades State Park

        Great first visit

        First time visiting this park, we stayed for 4 nights. Very clean park and it was incredibly quiet. No alcohol was allowed on the grounds but it didn’t seem like it would be enforced unless there was a campsite causing issues which is fair. Clean bathrooms and showers. We showed up around 11am and saw our site was not occupied so we decided to set up and then checked in at the front at 4:00 when the host arrived. Overall very positive experience. I will absolutely go back.

        Something worth noting. There is no store on site, they do sell wood but it is cash only.

      • Stacie H.
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        Aug. 19, 2023

        Morrison Rockwood State Park

        A lovely campground with the CLEANEST bathrooms and showerhouse!

        This campground is a lovely gem! Most of the camp sites are fairly secluded from one another by distance and from surrounding foliage (see pic). The exceptions would be sites 55-64 that loop around the playground. We, unfortunately, didn't know this and so had site 61. It was nice little spot with plenty of shade but I was a bit jealous of those with more secluded spots, especially since we are tent campers and all of the others on the loop were big RVs.

        The pros:

        - The campground hosts were lovely. Friendly but not overbearing, as some can be.

        - The on site restaurant/bait shop/ boat rental was very convenient! Husband forgot to pack something and the little bait shop had what we needed. Plus, we were able to buy firewood there, too.

        - Lovely scenery! The hiking trails were well maintained and there were lots of beautiful flowers, bird, and butterflies. We even saw a raccoon!

        - The (and I cannot emphasize this enough) CLEANEST campground bathrooms I've ever seen! I'm not squeamish and have been camping for years so my expectations for campground bathroom cleanliness is well calibrated but these bathrooms (even the vault toilets!) were amazingly clean! There weren't even spiderwebs on the ceiling of the shower house. Just *chef's kiss*

        - The water from the pump was very clean.

        The cons:

        -  Lack of privacy/seclusion for the 55-64 sites along the loop.

        - For that same loop, since it circles the playground, if kids playing noises bother you, might want to choose a different site.

        - The food at the restaurant was meh. It was fine- it was sustenance. Nothing to write home about.

        - LOTS of big RVs. It wasn't an issue for us on this trip, but on other camping trips sometimes being surrounded by big RVs just isn't a great vibe.

      • Carl F.
        Camper-submitted photo from Rustic Barn Campground RV Park
        Aug. 17, 2023

        Rustic Barn Campground RV Park

        Close to touristy spots

        Quiet, clean & friendly. FHUs and city water/sewer! The gorgeous sunsets were an added bonus. I wish we would have booked a back in site, because they were wonderfully shaded and appeared easy to back into. (Our last 2 campground back ins were nightmarishly narrow with close trees.)

      • Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
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        Jul. 26, 2023

        Thomson Causeway

        Great camping spot

        This is a beautiful spot on the outskirts of a small town. The train museum is open for a few hours on weekends. Other towns are nearby with more things to do. This campground has sites relatively close together. Some look out over the water for beautiful views. It was mostly full when we went. We enjoyed looking at the variety of campers. A Westy van was beautifully set up for last fe on the road. Water lilies are the natural decorations. The boat launch is among the campsites. It launches you right into the greenery on the water. It kinda looks like green hiking trails if you didn’t know the water was there. The recreation area is just outside of town. The paved bike route heads along the Mississippi and connects towns. We explored up towards Savanna. It’s a nice trail to explore riverside life. This campground would be better for us if there was a bit more separation between campsites. Otherwise we are happy we discovered this area.



      Guide to Apple River

      Camping near Apple River, Illinois, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

      What to do:

      • Hiking and Nature Walks: Explore the trails at Apple River Canyon. One camper mentioned, "The stars on a clear night is what keeps me coming back every year." The trails are well-maintained and provide a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
      • Fishing and Water Activities: At Grant River Recreation Area, you can fish and enjoy views of the Mississippi River. A visitor noted, "Nice campground. Cement pads and blacktop roads. Clean shower houses."
      • Kayaking and Canoeing: Many campgrounds, like Crazy Horse Campground, offer water activities. One review highlighted, "Crazy horse is a very clean and well-maintained campground with a lot of things to do like river tubing, kayaking, and canoeing."

      What campers like:

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A review from Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area stated, "All sites are clean. They clean out fire pits after every weekend."
      • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds provide ample space between sites. A visitor at Rustic Barn Campground RV Park mentioned, "The sites are all clean and most all are level."
      • Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Grant River Recreation Area said, "Wonderful PPL THAT CARE ABOUT OTHERS!! THANKS YALL."

      What you should know:

      • Bug Season: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. A camper at Apple River Canyon warned, "The bugs are no joke though. Mosquitoes, gnats, and other flying friends were definitely swarming."
      • Train Noise: Some campgrounds, like Grant River Recreation Area, are near train tracks. A visitor noted, "The campground was neat and tidy... A railroad mainline ran along the campground."
      • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have stores or restaurants nearby. A review for Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground mentioned, "There is no store on site, they do sell wood but it is cash only."

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. One camper at Crazy Horse Campground said, "They gave a lot of amenities for the kids like mini golf, jump pad, playgrounds, and a pool."
      • Plan for Quiet Hours: Be mindful of noise levels, especially during quiet hours. A camper at Cox Hollow Campground — Governor Dodge State Park shared, "The vibe here wasn’t for us. Various sites had music playing loud enough for us to hear."
      • Bring Bug Spray: With the potential for bugs, it's smart to pack bug spray. A visitor at Apple River Canyon advised, "The bugs are no joke though."

      Tips from RVers:

      Camping near Apple River, Illinois, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

      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 Rustic Barn Campground RV Park with a 4.4-star rating from 15 reviews.

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