James M.
Legend
LegendPorth RV Park
Small seasonal RV park in Calamus, Iowa
RV park is all gravel, electric, water on site, Tables, communal, fire pit, situated next to a cornfield, there are shade trees.
Best Campgrounds near Rock Island, IL
Campgrounds in Rock Island, Illinois support several types of camping experiences along the Mississippi River corridor. Established options include Camelot Campground Quad Cities USA with cabin, tent, RV, and glamping accommodations, while Fishermans Corner on the Mississippi River provides more basic tent and RV sites with water access. Illiniwek Campground in Hampton offers riverside sites with boat-in access approximately 10 miles north of Rock Island. Most campgrounds in this area feature mixed-use sites supporting both tent and RV camping, with water and electrical hookups commonly available.
Seasonal considerations affect campground operations throughout the region, with many facilities operating from April through October. Park Terrace Campground operates from April 15 to October 15, while Shady Creek maintains a similar season from May to late October. Several campgrounds like Camelot remain open year-round, providing winter camping options when other facilities close for the season. Reservations are recommended for weekend stays during summer months when waterfront sites fill quickly. Most established campgrounds provide water and electric hookups, with some offering full-service sites including sewer connections. As one visitor noted, "Spots are close, but level. Sewage located well to rear of most campsites, so back way in."
Campers consistently rate water access as a significant advantage at many Rock Island area campgrounds. Multiple campgrounds feature lake or river frontage with boat launch facilities, fishing opportunities, and water recreation options. Illiniwek Campground and Fishermans Corner provide direct Mississippi River access, while West Lake Park offers multiple lakes for fishing and electric-motor boating. Amenities vary considerably between locations, with some providing basic services while others feature more developed facilities. A camper described West Lake Park as having "lots to do and is a great place to come with kids. There are multiple large playgrounds, a disk golf course, large sandy swim beach, a concession stand, four lakes with boat rentals, and plenty of miles of hiking trails." Many campgrounds maintain shower facilities, sanitary dump stations, and picnic tables at individual sites.
Best Camping Sites Near Rock Island, Illinois (110)
1. Camelot Campground Quad Cities USA
18 ReviewsRock Island, IL2 milesWebsite+1 (309) 787-0665"Close to stores, and resturants. A casino close by."
"I had fun nice little get away from every one nature is everywhere compared to city I love it"
2. Fishermans Corner - Mississippi River
23 ReviewsBettendorf, IA13 milesWebsite+1 (815) 259-3628$14 - $26 / night
"As with all the campgrounds along the Northern Illinois Great River Trail, it is along side Rt. 84, and railroad tracks."
"Bugs were not too bad when we were there (October) which was surprising as it was so close to the river and still warm. The after-hours check-in procedure was a little confusing."
3. Park Terrace Campground - West Lake Park
13 ReviewsDavenport, IA6 milesWebsite+1 (563) 328-3281$27 / night
"The host is on site plus a park ranger was frequently driving around to check on things. We were there on Labor Day weekend and everyone quieted down in the evening."
"This campground is located in West Lake Park about 5 miles from downtown Davenport. There are two campgrounds – Summit and Park Terrace. "
4. Buffalo Shores County Park
10 ReviewsRock Island, IL8 milesWebsite+1 (563) 328-3281$22 - $25 / night
"Nice beach walk and next to a small town. Came in December to find they close the campground for the season but there’s lots of small lots to park overnight."
"Short walk to the beach. All sites are 50 and 30 you just show up pick a spot and go to the office. Camp host stays on site. Nice sized playground for kids. Plenty of room around campers."
5. Shady Creek
17 ReviewsIllinois City, IL15 milesWebsite+1 (563) 419-0857$14 - $26 / night
"We could see multiple fire works shows if we walked around the campground with the neighbors across the street putting on a pretty great "amateur" show. "
"Still a two hundred foot walk and I am there.
Very clean. I was next to a vault toilet did did use it for a quick #1. Clean and did not have any foul smell.Level cement pads."
6. Summit Campground - West Lake Park
8 ReviewsDavenport, IA6 milesWebsite+1 (563) 328-3281$17 - $36 / night
"CG has new septic lines and walking paths! Sites have upgraded lanes, pads."
"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."
7. Illiniwek Campground
12 ReviewsBettendorf, IA12 milesWebsite+1 (309) 496-2620"The campground is also right next to a biking trail. There was public and private bathrooms. The private ones were only accessible to campers that received a key from the park office."
"There is a section of the campground where you can camp right on the edge of the Mississippi River which is nice, but you must deal with people fishing the entire time."
8. Clarks Ferry
11 ReviewsIllinois City, IL11 milesWebsite+1 (563) 419-7594$25 - $26 / night
"Great campsite close to the bathrooms for an affordable price."
"Just off Highway 22 and runs along Mississippi River and railroad tracks. Shady sites, showers, 50 amp service, fish cleaning station, playground, and small amphitheater for naturalist programs. "
9. Bald Eagle Campground and Cabins
19 ReviewsLong Grove, IA17 milesWebsite+1 (563) 328-3282$17 - $36 / night
"Enjoyed almost 2 weeks at West Lake Park, part of the Scott County, IA park system. Helpful staff, park rangers make daily patrols, nice spots, many with shade trees & decent room."
"Although theres a small "lake" here, Ive never had great luck catching much. Pool is nice and updated. Park rangers are always frequently present and patrolling."
10. Interstate RV Park
9 ReviewsEldridge, IA10 milesWebsite+1 (563) 386-7292"Easy on off from highway, cute little place but still fit a big rig towing a trailer. DoorDash in area is convenient. 50 ⚡️💩👍💧👍"
"It’s a bit noisy due to the nearness to the interstate."
Recent Camping Photos near Rock Island, IL
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Shady Creek
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Lundeens Landing
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Wildcat Den State Park Campground
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Bald Eagle Campground and Cabins
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Recent Reviews near Rock Island, IL
528 Reviews of 110 Rock Island Campgrounds
- James M.Legend
Scott County Park- South East Corner Campground
Very basic camp area with equestrian Trail access.
This campsite has a hard parking lot surface, picnic table, charcoal, grill, firing, and a pit toilet, horse tie up. Trail access starts here, recycling station is adjacent, and Scott County Park Road is just to the south.
- James M.Legend
Wilderness Campground, Scott County Park
Well shaded county campground with secluded spots
Wilderness Campground is seasonal, with good shaded spots, seasonal host with firewood, available, restrooms, and showers. Sites include tables and fire rings. Sites have gravel access, there is a play area as well.
- James M.Legend
Pine Grove Campground, Scott Co Park
Nice wooded county campground
Pine Grove Campground is situated in Scott County Park. This campground is seasonal, offering a seasonal campground host with firewood available, sites are gravel with tables, firings, electric, there is a dump station, play area, shelter for rent, seasonal restrooms. Adjacent is a primitive camp tent sites and Pine Grove cabins. The park offers many amenities, including trails, hiking, equestrian, mountain, bike bikes, pride, Lake for fishing and paddling, golf course, and Pioneer Village to the north as a cultural historical site. There is an Olympic size swimming pool as well open seasonally with concessions.
- James M.Legend
Sac-Fox Campground, Scott Co Park
Nice primitive, county campground
This seasonal campground is well maintained, primitive, offers picnic tables, firings, seasonal host with firewood, available, restrooms, and showers, hammock structures, good shade, trails, and is located across the road from Glynns Creek golf course. The park offers an Olympic size pool in season, concessions, Pride Lake for fishing and paddling, hiking, equestrian, mountain bike trails. Pioneer Village to the north offers a historical and cultural site.
- James M.Legend
Woodside Campground, Scott County Park Iowa
Nice county open campground
This campground is well-maintained, includes basic amenities: hard surface, picnic table, fire rings, water, electric, sewer, firewood for purchase on site, full shower, house and restrooms, seasonal campground host, and lots to do within the Park itself. This site is a few years old, and trees planted our continue to grow.
- James M.Legend
Bald Eagle Campground and Cabins
Nice County year round campground
This campground has hard services, fire rings, picnic tables, water, electric, sewer, firewood on site, full shower house, restrooms, electric site charging, seasonal host, dump station, and play area.
- James M.Legend
Iowa 80 Truckstop
Busy overnight parking with Supplies
This overnight location is located along interstate 80 and includes restaurants, fuel, food, ice, showers, chiropractor, dentist, auto supplies, propane, car wash. This space though it is well lit, it is very busy. Regular idling sounds from trucks are heard.
- James M.Legend
Summit Campground - West Lake Park
Clean County CG
Summit campground offers basic amenities, including firings, Tables, water, electric, sewer, hard pads, seasonal host, firewood, play area, shower, house, and restrooms. The park offers, swimming, fishing, paddling, lakes, with concessions, disc golf, course, trails, and cabins nearby.
Guide to Rock Island
Rock Island campgrounds provide varied camping experiences along the western edge of Illinois, where the Mississippi River creates a natural border with Iowa. The region sits at approximately 580 feet above sea level with a humid continental climate that delivers hot summers and cold winters. Most campsites near Rock Island offer mixed terrain with river bottomlands and wooded areas that provide partial shade during summer camping season.
What to do
Explore Mississippi River fishing spots: Fishermans Corner - Mississippi River provides direct river access for anglers. "Sites are shaded, with services, fire pits, wood available, site volunteer. Access along river for fishing," notes James M. The riverside location allows for watching commercial river traffic while fishing from shore.
Try disc golf courses: Park Terrace Campground - West Lake Park features a challenging course that draws enthusiasts. "Park has many amenities: 4 recently retired fishing and paddling lakes with seasonal swimming beach and concessions, disc golf, new hiking trails, shelters, playgrounds," reports James M. The course has earned a reputation among serious players.
Visit historical attractions: Bald Eagle Campground and Cabins offers access to a pioneer village recreation. "We also stopped at the Pioneer Village to check it out. They do expect you to leave a $2 donation per adult and $1 donation per child, but this is based on the honor system," writes M E. "It was very cool to see how things were done back then! We would definitely recommend stopping by, and definitely stop in the ice-cream shop and get a cone!"
What campers like
Level concrete pads: Campsites in the Rock Island area frequently feature solid, well-maintained camping surfaces. "Spots are level," reports Gena B. "Paved everywhere, level concrete pads. Corps of Engineers takes really good care of their recreation areas," according to Al K. at Fishermans Corner.
Water recreation options: Illiniwek Campground provides multiple water activities. "The sunsets on the Mississippi were beautiful each evening!" reports M E. "CG has both RV and tent sites, playgrounds, volleyball, restrooms, shelters, open spaces, and fishing/boating/paddling along Mississippi River," notes James M.
Clean shower facilities: Multiple campers highlight the well-maintained restroom facilities. "Bathhouse: The bath/shower house was decent (flush toilets, soap dispensers) and it was clean," mentions Lee D. "I liked their bathroom/shower house setup, which I had not seen before. Instead of the standard men's/women's sides, there were four separate rooms, each with toilet, sink, and shower," shares Lisa H. at Clarks Ferry.
What you should know
Train noise impacts sleep: Many campgrounds along the Mississippi River corridor sit near active rail lines. "The train was just relentless, even during the night. My husband is a train loving kind of guy, but even he thought it was very loud and constant," reports Stephanie S. about Clarks Ferry. "If it weren't for the trains going by constantly, it would be a five star place."
Seasonal operating schedules: Most campgrounds close during winter months. "The campground is open year-round but they shut of the water spigots around the end of October (depending on the weather)," reports Nancy W. Some campgrounds remain partially open with limited services during off-season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rock Island campground located?
Where is Rock Island campground located?
Rock Island is located in western Illinois along the Mississippi River. The area includes several campgrounds near the Rock River and Mississippi River confluence. Prophetstown State Park Campground is hidden along the Rock River in Prophetstown, Illinois, offering easy access to the water and walking distance to stores. Nearby communities like Geneseo and Atkinson provide convenient access points for travelers exploring the Rock Island area.
Can you camp with RVs at Rock Island?
Can you camp with RVs at Rock Island?
Yes, the Rock Island area has several RV-friendly camping options. Little Bear Campground offers RV sites with full hookups for $33/night, featuring fire rings and picnic tables. Sites are good-sized and level. Riverview City Park provides water and electric hookups for RVs along with a dump station. For overnight parking options, Walmart — Geneseo Store offers ample space on freshly paved asphalt, making it a convenient layover for RVs traveling along I-80.
Is Rock Island good for fishing?
Is Rock Island good for fishing?
Yes, Rock Island is excellent for fishing with its proximity to both the Rock River and Mississippi River. Fishermans Corner - Mississippi River is an Army Corps of Engineers campground positioned perfectly for Mississippi River fishing access. Chief Keokuk Campground — Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area features a lake with seasonal boat rentals, providing additional fishing opportunities just north of Kewanee. The confluence of major rivers in this region creates diverse fishing habitats for various species throughout the year.
What amenities are available at Rock Island campground?
What amenities are available at Rock Island campground?
Rock Island area campgrounds offer varying amenities. Wildcat Den State Park Campground provides a rustic experience with 19 non-electric sites, each featuring picnic tables and fire rings. Basic amenities include water stations and toilets. For more developed options, Riverview Campground - Loud Thunder Forest Preserve offers wooded sites with more seclusion in the Silva area, while their River campground has more open sites. Many campgrounds in the region provide shower facilities, playground areas, and water access.
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