Best RV Parks near Colona, IL
Looking for the best options for RV camping near Colona? Finding RV campgrounds in Illinois is easier than ever. Each RV campsite offers quick access to one or more of Colona's most popular destinations.
Best RV Sites Near Colona, IL (89)
1. Geneseo Campground
12 Reviews•22 Photos•30 SavesFriendly, quiet camping in the midst of nature’s wonders! We are four miles north of Interstate 80 at Exit 19, located along the historic Hennepin Canal, a recreational trail covering about 72 miles that offers great bicycling, canoeing or hiking! You can fish the canal for bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish! Or, if you would prefer, a leisurely ride along the canal on a Surrey Cart to enjoy the tranquil scenery. All of this just directly adjacent to the campground! Geneseo is known for its craft shops and Victorian architecture. With tree-lined streets and neighborly people, come explore what we have to offer! Many other area attractions are just minutes away. Whether you’re coming with your RV, a tent or looking to rent one of our cabins or yurt, we welcome you and your family! We have pull-thru sites, full hookups, tent sites and cabin rentals. We know that camping means different things to different people, so we want to welcome each of you, however, you define it!
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- Fires
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$28 - $35 / night
2. Interstate RV Park
8 Reviews•41 Photos•12 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
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- Tents
3. Porth RV Park
2 Reviews•12 Photos- Pets
- Fires
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- Phone Service
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4. Cedar River Campground
8 Reviews•17 Photos•32 SavesWe are a seasonal campground open April 15 thru October 15. We have seasonal, monthly, weekly, and overnight rates. We have planned activities as well as many amenities. River frontage, canoe/ tube rental, mini golf, pool and so much more.
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- Fires
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- Reservable
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$35 - $50 / night
5. Lakeside RV Park and Campground
2 Reviews•8 Photos•3 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
6. Fishermans Corner - Mississippi River
21 Reviews•19 Photos•35 SavesOverview
With impressive views of the mighty Mississippi River, Fishermans Corner provides convenient RV and tent camping facilities for outdoor enthusiasts. The lush river landscape provides plenty of shade, and activities from water sports to hiking to wildlife viewing. Eagle watching is particularly popular during the winter months at Fishermans Corner.
Recreation
Although there is no river access from within the campground, the Fishermans Corner Day Use facility is a short walk away and offers numerous fishing areas as well as a canoe ramp. Visitors can also catch a weekly educational program at the amphitheater located within the campground. The Central Trail section of the famous Mississippi River Trail passes directly in front of the campground, offering visitors miles of walking and biking trails along the river bank. The expansive Elton E. Fawks Bald Eagle Refuge and Nature Preserve and the Illiniwek Forest Preserve are also located just minutes away.
Natural Features
Fishermans Corner offers an excellent view of a small aquatic marsh near Locks and Dam 14, which is home to an array of wildlife species. On any given morning visitors may see turtles sunning on rocks near the river bed or countless bird species hunting the shallow waters for food. The scenery during camping season never disappoints, whether it's the vivid greenery during the spring or the breathtaking medley of colors during the fall.
Contact Info
For local information, please call (563) 232-9096 or call (815) 259-3628 for general information.
Nearby Attractions
The John Deere Pavilion, an interactive museum spanning almost 200 years of the famous American agricultural company's history is located a convenient 20-minutes away by car. For a more exotic experience, the Botanical Center located in Rock Island, features an array of colorful plant species located in both indoor and outdoor gardens.
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
7. Loud Thunder Forest Preserve- White Oak Campground
1 Review•11 Photos•6 SavesRV pads with water and electricity hook-ups (only campsite W-26 has a sewer hook-up)
Camp the way you like. We understand that some people like to pitch a tent and cook over an open fire, and others just don’t. That’s okay with us because we have campsites for both. The only restriction is that equestrians must utilize the designated sites at within the Horse Corral campground, all others may utilize any campsite of their choosing regardless of their camping unit. Only one camping unit is allowed per site, "children's tents are considered a camping unit"
The white oak campground offers 6 RV campsites with electricity and water hook-ups and a shower building, please note only one campsite, campsite W-26, includes water, electricity, and sewer hook-ups
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- Reservable
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$20 - $26 / night
8. Little Bear Campground
8 Reviews•24 Photos•40 Saves- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
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- Reservable
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$22 - $49 / night
9. Seven Eagles RV Resort & Campground
1 Review•2 Photos•3 Saves- Electric Hookups
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- Tents
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10. Bennett Park
5 Reviews•58 Photos•4 SavesBennett Park is a 75 acre park with a campground, three shelters, playground, pond, prairie, and several trails.
An RV dump station has been added for 2022. 4 acre pond for fishing Two enclosed shelters with electric and one open shelter Campground with water and 50A electric hook ups Dump station for registered campers Playground Picnic areas with grills Trails through forest and prairie
Water hook ups, flush toilets, and showers are turned off October 15 thru April 15. Dates may vary depending on weather conditions.
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$10 - $15 / night
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Recent RV Reviews In Colona
368 Reviews of 89 Colona Campgrounds
Dan M.
Traveler
Hickory Grove Campground
Definitely worth a stop!
This a really nice campground with a lot of recent upgrades. Great location, excellent piece of land, and the owners are super friendly. Sites give you TONS of room and they are all FHU.
Coty G.
Guide
Sturgeon Bay Park and Campground
We Camp here almost every weekend
Great place to camp especially if you have a boat or like to fish the Mississippi river. 2 blocks from a restaurant/tavern. City of New Boston has several different community events throught the year as well.
James M.
Legend
Jackson County Iowa Fairgrounds
Small County fairground cg
Offers basics: water, electric, showers some shade, stores nearby
- James M.Legend
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.
- Wendy R.Traveler
Saulsbury Bridge Rec Area - Cedar River Campground
Peaceful and close to a town
There are sites along the river, while others are larger tucked along the woods and not close to each other. Perfect get away. 15-20 minutes to the closest town.
- James M.Legend
Bennett Park
Nice small County CG with pond
Campground is nice with a few newer amenities, including shower house and handicap campsite. Gravel pads at sites include tables, fire, pits, electric,. There’s a dump station, play area, shelters for rent, and a pond that you can actually swim and fish and paddling.
- JJacob H.
Scout
Hennepin Canal Campground
Easy place to camp
5 site in all. 4 sites can be accessed by rv or trailer. 5th one has barriers up and only tents. Each site has fire rings and tables to use. 3 sites back up along the canal. Public park restrooms near by.
Fred S.Scout
Langwood Education Center
Great place!
Langwood Education Center looks like a great spot for a weekend camping trip, especially if you’re into outdoor education. If you’re planning to camp there with kids, it could be a fun way to blend learning and adventure. Plus, it’s close enough to larger cities, making it convenient for a quick getaway. I’ve been planning something similar but also juggling a lot of writing assignments lately. For those who need help with academic papers or essays while on the go, https://99papers.com/essay-writing/ has been a great resource. They’ve saved me a lot of time when I’ve had deadlines looming. Anyway, has anyone visited recently and can share tips on the best trails or activities for families?
.! E !.Guide
Rock Island-Quad Cities KOA
Perfect!
Very nice, affordable and peaceful campsite. Stayed one night for tent camping, campsite was clean and accommodating with fire pit, picnic table, lights, Wi-Fi, and power plug. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Perfect camping site.
- CCharles E.Traveler
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.
- James M.Legend
Sherman Co Park
Scenic County park along Wapsipinicon River
The campground offers to camp areas: one better suited for RVs, and the other area is better suited for primitive tent, camping. Sites have picnic tables and fire rings, our recites include electric. There is a campground host, shower house, shelter and playground area there too. The tent sites are prone to flooding occasionally from the gun river. There is a boat ramp with access to the river for fishing and paddling.
- James M.Legend
Bald Eagle Campground and Cabins
Nice modern cabin in County campground
Cabin sits at end of campground lane with covered porch, parking for 3 cars, ADA accessible. Cabin has 2 sleeping rooms, sleeping loft, and sofa. Capacity is 10, with all kitchen amenities. Has fire pit, wood available in campground, tables, and gas grill with rental. Playground nearby, park has seasonal pool, garden of course, trails, Pride Lake for fishing and paddling.
- James M.Legend
Interstate RV Park
Overnight stop along I-80
Campground has gravel lanes, roads pads, appears to have annual residence, campground office, pool is clean, planes, farm, and fleet nearby for Supplies. Sites include tables, water, electric, though need updating.
- Jim C.Traveler
Little Bear Campground
Great week of camping
This was a great campground very clean all around, very nice pool..wish I could for a month. But they don't allow monthly stays
Stephanie S.Guide
Allison Lake Storey
Second time was not the same
We stayed here at the beginning of May last year. We thought it was a pretty good camp ground, but didn’t realize how different it would be the second time around a little later in the season. It was noisy and packed, tenters taking up more room than they should’ve, and no one to tell them not to. We had a camper set up close to us and taken over three sites. It was even uneven terrain than we remembered where we were set up, more dirt than grass. The bathrooms smelled heavily like urine and were not clean. When we left to dump the dump we had to switch to the other dump station because the hose threading was so bad. Even the other one wasn’t great, but we had to make it work. We will not be back, unless we try at the beginning of the season when it’s less busy and things aren’t as dirty. Even then, I don’t know if we want to battle the uneven sites.
- Christopher B.Scout
Cabin Fever Campground
Place is nice, manager isn't.
The place is nice and very quiet on weekdays. My only complaint is Rick who runs the place. I have not had good experiences with him. He really seems unhappy in his job. I heard him tell a good friend of mine while I was standing just feet away "... I hate managing the place".
- Mary T.Guide
Galesburg East Campground
Great Campground fixing it up
They are spending a lot on this campground. New restrooms, traveled all pads, trimmed trees, new playground equipment. It is a hidden gem. If you are on I 74 great place to stay. We will be back. A lot of events scheduled. Cabins being put in.
- James M.Legend
Scott County Park- South East Corner Campground
Primitive Equestrian site
Primitive site offers table, fire ring, grill, tie up, outhouse, open space, hard surface parking. Trail is adjacent.
- James M.Legend
Incahias Campground - Scott County Park
Campground closed
Campground is closed until further notice due to major electrical issue.
Chris J.Scout
Geneseo Campground
Cozy and quiet
Hosts were very welcoming. Cozy and quiet location. Lots of room.
- EElida L.Scout
Clarks Ferry
Great campground
This campground sits between the Mississippi River with barge traffic and busy rail road tracks. I knew this up front because you can see it on the map. To me this just means people are working which is great. I know the horns blow all night and day long but i choose to ignore it. The campsites are great. The hosts are warm and welcoming also very helpful. I missed a great photo opportunity last night. Birds were migrating to the north and flying very close to the river. It was awesome to watch. We love this campground!
- James M.Legend
Porth RV Park
Small rural cg in town
Sites are close together: gravel pads, onsite: water, firewood, fire pit, tables, food nearby, playground adjacent, near Highway 30.
- James M.Legend
Wilderness Campground, Scott County Park
Good County primitive cg
Seasonal cg has good shade in forested areas with fire rings, tables, durable roads. Seasonal host with firewood, rr/showers
- James M.Legend
Bald Eagle Campground and Cabins
Good County CG with amenities
CG is open all year offering: hard pads, fire rings, tables, water, electric, dump station, shades spots, RR/showers, firewood, seasonal host, trails nearby, overflow parking, and large cabin for rent. Park offers gold, hike/bike/horse trails, Pride Lake for fishing and paddling, swim pool, concessions. Pioneer Village at North end of park.
- James M.Legend
Summit Campground - West Lake Park
Good County CG and Park with amenities
CG is being updated today connect with Lisa cal sewer system. Sites offer: tables, fire rings, hard drive through pads, electric, water, showers/RR, play areas, horse shoes, trails, and 2 cabins adjacent to CG. Overflow/visitor parking. Park offers trails, 4 lakes for paddling, fishing, and swim beach in season, concessions, disc golf.
- James M.Legend
Park Terrace Campground - West Lake Park
Great Country CG with amenities
CG open yest round with sites offering: fire ring/ firewood, tables, water, electric, pads, office, seasonal host, recycling. Park offers 4 lakes to fish, paddle, disc golf course, shelters to rent, trails, cabins, concessions at swimming beach. Play areas, volleyball, bags and horseshoes, dump station. New playground being installed.
- James M.Legend
Camp Liberty
Wonderful camp with many amenities
Camp offers site for all tastes: primitive and modern cabins and lodges, tents for small or large groups and couples. Hard roads, fire pits, tables, water, showers, supplies. Surrounded by nature with forest, prairie, and lake.Trails, and even guided activities.
Guide to Colona
Camping near Colona, Illinois, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
What to do
- Explore the caves: At Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground, you can hike through unique caves. One visitor said, "The caves make this a unique place to visit but the hiking is rigorous."
- Enjoy the Mississippi River: Fishermans Corner - Mississippi River offers lovely river views. A camper mentioned, "It felt like we had escaped to a riverside sanctuary."
- Bike along scenic trails: Thomson Causeway has paved bike routes that connect to nearby towns. One reviewer noted, "The paved bike route heads along the Mississippi and connects towns."
What campers like
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the bathrooms and showers. A visitor at Thomson Causeway said, "The facilities are very good... I’ve never had an issue using it."
- Quiet atmosphere: Many enjoy the peacefulness of Shady Creek. One camper shared, "Nice quiet spot on the Mississippi."
- Friendly hosts: Campers often mention the helpfulness of campground staff. At Fishermans Corner, a visitor said, "The hosts were absolutely the best! They walk through the camp each night checking sites."
What you should know
- Site spacing: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A reviewer at Thomson Causeway mentioned, "This campground would be better for us if there was a bit more separation between campsites."
- Insect presence: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. One camper at Thomson Causeway warned, "I should’ve taken the other reviews more seriously about the number of insects."
- Limited amenities: Some campgrounds may not have stores or extensive facilities. A visitor at Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground noted, "There is no store on site, they do sell wood but it is cash only."
Tips for camping with families
- Choose quieter campgrounds: For a more relaxed experience, consider Jubilee College State Park Campground. One camper said, "Excellent campground for those who want to relax and have quiet time."
- Look for family-friendly activities: O'Connell's RV Campground offers arts and crafts activities for kids. A parent mentioned, "There's a nice pond for the kiddos to fish in."
- Plan for nearby attractions: Check out local parks or nature preserves for additional fun. A visitor at White Pines Forest State Park Campground suggested, "There’s some nice hikes to take around the area."
Tips from RVers
- Check site size: Make sure your RV fits comfortably in the site. A reviewer at Chief Keokuk Campground noted, "The sites are spread out enough that you don't feel like you are on top of other campers."
- Bring your own supplies: Some campgrounds may not have firewood or other essentials available. A camper at Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground mentioned, "You have to bring what you need with you."
- Look for electric hookups: Many campgrounds offer electric sites, which can be a big plus for RVers. A visitor at Camelot Campground Quad Cities USA said, "Loads of sites with what appears to be FHU’s."
Camping near Colona, Illinois, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
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