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Camp Hauberg in Port Byron offers basic cabin rentals along the Mississippi River with access to boat slips and a ramp for fishing and paddling activities. Cabins at Rock Creek County Marina and Campground provide comfortable accommodations with proximity to nature programs and water activities. Camelot Campground (formerly Rock Island Quad Cities KOA) features more developed cabin options with amenities including electricity and heating. The facilities at most locations include restrooms with showers, picnic tables, and fire rings. According to one visitor, "The campground has an assortment of primitive and electrical sites. They also have cabins and canoe/kayak rental, a visitor shop with food/drink and a mini museum of the local wildlife."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Geneseo Campground provides four cabin units that sleep up to four people and come equipped with air conditioning. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months from April through October when demand peaks. Pet policies vary by location, with several campgrounds permitting dogs in designated cabins for an additional fee. A recent review mentioned that "The couple that run this campsite are so sweet! Pedal bikes for kids (and grown ups), a spray ground, and more!"
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary considerably between properties, from basic fire rings to more equipped options with microwaves. On-site camp stores at locations like Rock Creek Marina and Campground provide essentials including firewood, ice, and basic food items. West Lake Park campgrounds stock limited supplies, while Bald Eagle Campground includes firewood with cabin rentals. Cabin prices typically range from $45-75 per night depending on amenities and season, with many requiring a minimum two-night stay during peak periods.
"One of the 6 campgrounds that you will have to choose from here at Scott County Park, Bald Eagle CG & Cabins is one that is more geared for the RV driving and trailer toting tribes as each site has"
"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."
from $17 - $36 / night
Check Availability"This incredibly friendly (pet-friendly as well BTW) operation does an excellent job in how it is set up, offering up a few distinct loops that are ear-marked pretty much exclusively for the wheel-toting"
"RV, tent, Cabins, and Yurt camping. The couple that run this campsite are so sweet! Pedal bikes for kids (and grown ups), a spray ground, and more!"
from $40 - $95 / night
Check Availability"CG is spread out along bottomland river forest and includes camping cabins, tent and RV sites, RR/showers, playground, dump and water stations, Eco Tourism store/grill, paddling rentals, Blue Heron Cruises"
"Turn at quarry off Great River Road/Highway 67."
from $14 - $18 / night
Check Availability"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."
"They do have very nice cabins on site and a decent sized pond where the campground goes around. Mini golf is available with a pool. Had to go here once just to use the dump station."
"Pines Shelter (both of which provide excellent access to Pride Lake), followed by the next available left turn, just past the swimming pool on your left) and you’ll eventually arrive to Pine Grove Campground"
"Primitive tent sites include: tables, fire rings, parking, water and firewood nearby, shelter for rent, seasonal host, visitor parking, 2 modern cabins adjacent."
from $15 - $23 / night
Check Availability"CG open all year, offers standard sites including electric, water, septic, fire rings, tables. Firewood, ice, recycling, showers/RR, host available. Sites have shade and Tent sites available."
"CG open yest round with sites offering: fire ring/ firewood, tables, water, electric, pads, office, seasonal host, recycling."
from $27 / night
Check Availability"There’s something instantly comforting about Colona Scott Family Park, tucked right along the Hennepin Canal where the trees lean in close and the boys could finally stretch their legs without a single"
"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."
"CG sits above Railroad Lake and offers seasonal camping with standard sites including fire rings, tables, water, dump station, RR/showers,host. Firewood available, play ground, shade trees, trails."
from $17 - $36 / night
Check Availability"There’s plenty of picnic tables and in-ground fire rings w/ fold-over BBQ grills. Beyond this, be prepared to bring what you need with you. "
"Rented the one cabin they have $45 has heat/ac and a secluded view of the lake. Bathrooms were a walk and were porta potties. Full toilets and showers were other side of campground."
LegendCG is spread out along bottomland river forest and includes camping cabins, tent and RV sites, RR/showers, playground, dump and water stations, Eco Tourism store/grill, paddling rentals, Blue Heron Cruises, nature center. Sites include fire rings, tables, gravel backing pads, electric with some right near water edge.
LegendThis modern cabin offers to better bedrooms, full service, kitchen, living room, with sofa, sleeper, and fireplace, ADA bathroom, covered porch with chairs and view of the lake, fire pit, and picnic table outside. Park offers, kayak and paddleboard, rentals, concessions, and a swimming beach in season.
LegendThis cabin has all modern conveniences with two sleeping rooms, full service, kitchen, living room, with sofa, sleeper, and fireplace, ADA bathroom and a covered porch overlooking the lake. There’s a gas grill, fire pit, picnic table for outdoor recreation. The park offers kayak rentals, paddle boat rentals, swimming beach in season, and concessions.
LegendOne of the 6 campgrounds that you will have to choose from here at Scott County Park, Bald Eagle CG & Cabins is one that is more geared for the RV driving and trailer toting tribes as each site has FHUs with electric, water & sewage, fire rings and picnic tables; however, if you wanted to pitch a tent here, you could, although I would recommend nearby Incahias as an alternative. Unlike some of the other campgrounds here, Bald Eagle kind of lives up to its name as there’s not much in the way of tree cover or brush, so the land is somewhat BALD. The land is incredibly flat, back-in slots are spacious, hard and very level grounds are incredibly well-organized and the bathroom / shower facilities with great HOT running water and are about as impeccably clean as can be.
Near by Bald Eagle is Pride Lake, which makes this pet-friendly CG your top pick if you’re an angler or looking to get some decent oaring with your kayak or canoe. Sitting in front of Pride Lake are 2 very large shelters – Whispering Pines and Hickory Hills – as well as a playground for the kiddos and a restroom facility that is also spartan-clean. Surrounding Bald Eagle is also no shortage of hiking / biking / horse trails. We found the CG itself to be fairly quiet, although lacking in privacy without the benefit of any real brush or trees to blot out our next-door neighbors, but that said, everyone was incredibly friendly with full displays of Midwestern hospitality that this area is known for. There is also a single large cabin available for rent that has capacity for 10 people.
We loved Scott County Park so much because there is a lot that this gem offers up, from fresh water catch & release lakes, a combination of topographies (from woodlands, wetlands and prairie grasslands), a beautiful 18-hole championship golf course, outdoor exercise areas, club house and concessions, stand-alone cabins for rent, designated dump stations and trash receptacles, numerous picnic areas, a massive heated swimming pool complete with a snake-like water slide, volleyball court, ranger stations, seasonal on-site hosts, firewood available for purchase at entry stations, Walnut Grove Pioneer Village and St. Anne’s church at the park’s NW perimeter, 7 community shelters, designated picnic areas, a memorial park, equestrian area and an incredibly well-paved network of roads that allows you to easily access just about every corner of this park.
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LegendPark is a nature preserve with only 1 cabin for rent (Kestrel Cabin) sleeping six. Cabin offers modern amenities: stove, oven,micro, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee pot, toaster, ADA access, shower. AC/heat, covered porch, firewood, picnic table, Charcoal grill, trails. Park is also site of nature center with live animals, an observatory, access to Wapsipinicon River.
LegendCabin 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.
LegendLocated just due north of Sheffield, right off I80 (2 miles to be exact), and due west of Princeton by about 20 minutes, Hickory Grove Campground, on the one hand, is so far off the grid that you will really feel as though you are truly ‘getting away from it all,’ yet on other hand, this place is just a couple stone’s throw from one of the busiest highways that runs through the great state of Illinois, making it incredibly accessible. What I love most about Hickory Grove Campground is that it is run by good folks (husband and wife duo, Dave & Joan) that have been in this particular area of north central Illinois for a very long time. On your way to Hickory Grove, you won’t help but notice that there is a supreme amount of gorgeous farmland that you will bear witness to, complete with golden rows of sweet corn or fields of drilled beans. Any way you look at it, enroute to Hickory Grove, you will feel right at home here in the heartland of the Midwest, where we take great pride in our hospitality.
As for this pet-friendly campground itself, upon entry, you will discover that there is a main house, immediately followed by the main office, which is where you will check in. Once doing so, you’ll be able to access your slot, depending upon which one you have selected (and there is nearly 100 to choose from), whether that be an RV or 5th Wheeler slab, deluxe cabin rental or primitive camping site. There are 15 pull-through sites (all with 50 amp electric) with all RV and Trailer sites offering full hook-ups (30 / 50 amp electric, water and sewage) most with shaded lots. Other amenities include a doggie park, ice for sale, scattered picnic tables, designated trash dumpsters, BBQ grills, boat launch, pedal cart rental, restroom and shower facilities, ramp and dock on the Hennepin Canal horseshoe pit and 3 miles of hiking trails.
Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) If you’re a biker like me, you better come bringing the cycles as from this vantage point, you’ll be able to access the 80 mile long bike trail that you’ll find is easy to access from Hickory Grove Campground; (2) As a fellow kayak enthusiast, you’ll appreciate the nearby access at Hennepin Canal; (3) After a good day of hiking, biking and kayaking, likely you’ll want to ‘whet that whistle’ and if so, nearby Psycho Silo Saloon has you covered in spades (April until October that is) with a full stocked bar of spirits, live music and some nice iced tall boys, but be sure to bring cash because this watering hole doesn’t know how to make credit cards work yet; (4) For those looking for a nice, easy and economical seasonal rental, Hickory Grove is quite affordable offering up sites for as little as $1,400 / season; (5) Specific sites that I recommend include: (a) those on the river’s edge of the Hennepin Canal: #30A, #30B, #34 – 39, #80R; (b) those on the western edge of the property: #12A – B, #13, #16 –19, #30A – B, #34 – 39; as well as (c) those sites that fall against the eastern treeline: #80, #82, #86A – C, #97 – 99; (6) When I head out camping, I like to bring 2-3 choice cuts of rare, sometimes exotic meats and whatever you might be into, should you want some fresh cut meats, check out nearby Wyanet Meat Locker, which will have the standards (NY Strip, Ribeye, hamburger patties) as well as some nice cuts from the top-shelf, including: buffalo, lamb chops and duck; and (7) For a slice of pure Midwestern joy, check out Myrtle’s Pie, which have some amazing selections including banana cream, salted caramel, lemon meringue, carrot cake cheesecake and my favorite, the coconut cream – but everyday Myrtle runs out of pies by early-to-mid-afternoon, so call ahead to order your pie or just get in there as soon as she opens for some freshly baked cinnamon roles and brewed coffee.
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LegendCabin has all amenities for six. Charcoal grill, fire ring with wood supplied, picnic table, covered porch, trail head right next to cabin. After hours offers quite park, dark skies, and trails with wildlife. Wapsipinicon River access just down River Trail.
GuideWe stopped here for a night on both ends of our trip to Southern Illinois. The campground was recently turned into a KOA. The new owners made significant improvements, including a brand new shower house, new playground equipment, mini golf, pool, and laundry. The grounds are lovely and well-maintained and the location is super quiet and peaceful. There was a pretty little pond and a dog run. Plenty of pull-through sites and FHU options, as well as cabin rentals. The hosts were delightful and really accommodating. Will definitely return!
Port Byron sits on the Mississippi River in northwestern Illinois, providing year-round access to riverside camping with seasonal temperature variations. Winter lows can reach 13°F while summer highs average 86°F with moderate humidity levels from June through August. The river corridor creates a unique microclimate that supports diverse wildlife viewing opportunities around camping areas.
Fishing at multiple lakes: Summit Campground at West Lake Park provides access to four recently stocked fishing lakes. "The park offers four lakes to fish, paddle, disc golf course, shelters to rent, trails, cabins, concessions at swimming beach," notes James M. in a recent review.
Visit Pioneer Village: Scott County Park features a historical Pioneer Village for educational day trips. "Pioneer village if you've never been was the absolute bees knees as a kid to go to, especially since you can hike to get there! I loved climbing around in the train cars, eating icecream/candy canes, and watching the blacksmith work," shares Seth N.
Paddling opportunities: Rock Creek County Marina and Campground offers direct access to Mississippi River backwaters with equipment rentals. "This campground has an eco-tourism center with canoe and kayak rentals, with lots of Mississippi backwater to explore," explains Jeff and Linda L.
Wildlife viewing: The forested areas around cabin sites provide excellent wildlife spotting opportunities. "Expect to see whitetail deer as they love to make the park home," mentions Kimberly W. about her experience at Bald Eagle Campground.
Quality shower facilities: Camelot Campground (formerly Quad Cities KOA) receives consistent praise for bathroom cleanliness. "Clean bathrooms & showers. We didn't use the pool, but it looked nice. Easy on/off the interstate," notes Cynthia K.
Spacious cabin options: The cabins at Geneseo Campground provide comfortable accommodations with modern amenities. "We stayed in the cabins, which were in great condition and spacious. The camp sites look very roomy, and they are spread out in several separate area which helps minimize congestion," shares Daniel M.
Quiet environment: Many campers appreciate the peaceful setting at several campgrounds. "This was a nice quiet campground. Great for relaxing and enjoying a camp fire. Great location. Right on the Hennepin Canal. Not far from town," Ann C. mentions about Geneseo Campground.
Good value: Camping cabins near Port Byron offer affordable options compared to other accommodation types. "Very reasonable rates. Open year around. Park has five small lakes for fishing and boating, easy hiking trails and a tough disc golf course. Quiet nice place," according to Jerome B.
Seasonal availability: Most camping cabins near Port Byron have limited winter availability with reduced services. "Showers are open until October 14 this year," notes Jeff and Linda L. about Rock Creek Marina and Campground.
Insect considerations: The riverside location means bugs can be prevalent during warmer months. "They have gnats that are a real pest, but at the camp office they sell a gnat repellant that works great. If you go pick some up while you are signing in," advises Shanon P.
Road noise varies: Some campgrounds experience highway noise that might affect tent campers more than cabin users. "Loud loud loud!!! If you are hard sided and well insulated and you run the A/C unit all night this might be nice place; for us in a pop up parking at Walmart would have been a quieter option," warns Robert C. about Summit Campground.
Booking requirements: Pine Grove Campground and others may have minimum stay requirements during peak season. "The park is very well patrolled by the Park Rangers, you see them driving around all the time to check and make sure everything is in order," M E. explains about their extended stay.
Playgrounds: Multiple locations feature play areas specifically designed for children. "This campground has primitive tent sites open this time of year, the other portion, including RV spots are closed for the season. The tent sites are well shaded, gravel, parking area, tables, firings included," mentions James M. about Pine Grove Campground.
Rental equipment: Several campgrounds provide recreational rentals that save packing space. "The pool was open while we were there but we did not partake. It was really hot out so the pool was packed! It looks really nice from the road, it has 2 water slides and a small child area fashioned similar to a splash park," shares M E.
Safety considerations: Check with rangers about current water conditions before allowing swimming. "West Lake Park campgrounds stock limited supplies, while Bald Eagle Campground includes firewood with cabin rentals. Cabin prices typically range from $45-75 per night depending on amenities and season," notes a visitor.
Educational opportunities: "We loved Scott County Park so much because there is a lot that this gem offers up, from fresh water catch & release lakes, a combination of topographies (from woodlands, wetlands and prairie grasslands), a beautiful 18-hole championship golf course, outdoor exercise areas, club house and concessions," Stuart K. explains about Bald Eagle Campground.
Site selection for cabins: Look for cabin locations away from RV areas for more privacy. "The tent sites are nicely tucked away from the RVs, with a row of bushes to separate you from your neighbor. Nice shade," explains Jackie S. about Geneseo Campground.
Hookup locations: Many campgrounds have specific cabin areas with different amenities than RV sections. "Sites have upgraded lanes, pads. Sites offer standard amenities, seasonal host onsite, firewood available, play area, overflow parking, lake nearby for fishing, paddling," James M. notes about Summit Campground.
Accessibility options: Some cabin locations offer ADA-compliant units. "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," explains James M. about the cabins at Bald Eagle Campground.
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