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Summit Campground at West Lake Park maintains pet-friendly campsites near Davenport with fire rings, tables, water access, and electric hookups. The well-maintained county park offers standard sites where pets are permitted with proper supervision. Sites feature hard drive-through pads and accessible shower facilities. Campground lanes and walking paths have been recently upgraded with new septic lines. Some visitors note the proximity to highway noise can be noticeable for tent campers, but RV users typically find the ambient sound manageable.
Interstate RV Park provides an overnight option for travelers with pets along I-80, featuring gravel lanes and pull-through sites with hookups. The campground includes a central office with laundry facilities, restrooms, and a swimming pool that's kept clean during summer months. Pet owners appreciate the nearby Farm & Fleet store for emergency pet supplies and the convenient access to fuel stations. The park maintains landscaped areas around the perimeter suitable for walking dogs. Sites include picnic tables, water, and electric, though some reviewers mention the facilities would benefit from updating.
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1. Camelot Campground Quad Cities USA
"Very nice walk around the lake, dog park was not large, but clean with enough room to run. There were much nicer spots, but we had all we needed for one night."
"My wife, son, and I recently stayed here on our trip back home from Iowa. The campground was clean and quiet."
2. Fishermans Corner - Mississippi River
"As with all the campgrounds along the Northern Illinois Great River Trail, it is along side Rt. 84, and railroad tracks."
"Site 13 seemed to be one of the best situated. We stayed in Site 12 which had a beautiful, unobstructed view of the river."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $14 - $26 / night
3. Park Terrace Campground - West Lake Park
"Just minutes west of Davenport, Park Terrace Campground is a delightful county-operated camping destination nestled within the sprawling 620-acre West Lake Park."
"This campground is located in West Lake Park about 5 miles from downtown Davenport. There are two campgrounds – Summit and Park Terrace. "
Check Availabilityfrom $27 / night
4. Bald Eagle Campground and Cabins
"We needed to stay in Davenport area for the night (traveling from South Dakota to Maryland) and the reviews were high so we stopped here."
"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"
Check Availabilityfrom $17 - $36 / night
5. Illiniwek Campground
"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."
6. Summit Campground - West Lake Park
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $17 - $36 / night
7. Interstate RV Park
"Convenient campground that’s minutes off of I80 in Davenport IA. The sites are nice wooded sites. A mix of gravel and pavement. It’s a bit noisy due to the nearness to the interstate."
"Easy on off from highway, cute little place but still fit a big rig towing a trailer. DoorDash in area is convenient. 50 ⚡️💩👍💧👍"
8. Buffalo Shores County Park
"This campground sits alongside the Mississippi River in Buffalo, Iowa. It's morning sunrises are beautiful!"
"This campground is well located on Highway 22 in Buffalo, Iowa."
Check Availabilityfrom $22 - $25 / night
9. Shady Creek
"Close to groceries, fuel. We spent a morning at a Farmers Market in Davenport, about 20 miles away."
"Wild Cat Den State Park just up US61."
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Get a text when availablefrom $14 - $26 / night
10. Clarks Ferry
"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. "
"Has playground for younger children, near Wild Cat Den State Park."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $25 - $26 / night
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- 57 min from Iowa City, IA
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Davenport, IA
623 Reviews of 105 Davenport Campgrounds
Cyndi R.
ScoutBald Eagle Campground and Cabins
Clean, quiet and nice facilities but the placement of the fire rings borders on the absurd. These are obviously RV sites so there's already little expectation of privacy but they're good size and leave ample space behind your camper. The site we were on was tree-lined in the back. Perfect for a fire ring, right? Nah. Instead they're out front 5 ft from the road. I've never seen anything like it. 🥴
- Stuart K.
LegendPark Terrace Campground - West Lake Park
Quad Cities Sweet Camping Retreat
Just minutes west of Davenport, Park Terrace Campground is a delightful county-operated camping destination nestled within the sprawling 620-acre West Lake Park. With four picturesque lakes, rolling green lawns, mature shade trees and an impressive assortment of recreational activities, this is much more than your average roadside CG. Whether you're passing through the Quad Cities or settling in for a relaxing weekend, there's plenty to keep you entertained, including fishing, kayaking, hiking, disc golf and a seasonal swimming beach. It's an especially appealing destination for families who appreciate having a little adventure right outside their camper door.
The campground itself features approximately 77 campsites, including spacious RV sites with 50-amp electrical service, water and sewer hookups, plus 13 primitive tent sites tucked toward the wooded perimeter in the rear - so for those tent campers that like to be somewhat removed from the RV crowd, this is an excellent option. Most RV sites are reasonably level, with gravel parking pads, picnic tables and fire rings, although spacing can be a little cozy (er, tight) in places. Mature trees provide welcome shade throughout portions of the campground, while the modern bathhouse offers restrooms and showers. Additional conveniences include a dump station, playground, seasonal campground host and firewood availability. Best of all, the CG delivers an impressive collection of amenities without the hefty price tag of a commercial RV resort.
A few things worth knowing before arriving: the CG is accessed through Gate 5 off 110th Avenue, and water hookups are generally seasonal despite the CG's year-round designation. Some sites are more exposed than others, and the relatively close spacing means privacy isn't necessarily its strongest selling point. Nevertheless, for RV travelers, tent campers and families seeking affordable accommodations with outstanding recreational opportunities, Park Terrace is a terrific little discovery.
Insider's Tip: Tent campers should head toward the designated wooded camping area toward the back of the CG for a more traditional outdoor experience. RV travelers should bring an extra-long drinking-water hose, as some sites share water connections positioned several campsites apart. Also, the park gates close overnight, so plan your arrival accordingly.
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Benjamin S.ScoutLouisa County Fairgrounds
$25 a night with Wi-Fi that actually works! I absolutely love it out here I'm not sure how busy it gets but there's no one out here right now in Oct! Electrical hookup at every site, water hook up every other site. But lots of sites available!
Amy B.ScoutCrow Valley Campground
Avoid this Campground at all cost
Seasonal Stay Review Overall Rating:⭐☆☆☆☆ Our experience as seasonal campers at this campground was deeply disappointing due to unprofessional management, inconsistent rule enforcement, premature lease violations, and a toxic atmosphere. Management& Atmosphere The campground owner frequently engaged in inappropriate behaviors, including spreading gossip, making disrespectful comments, and actively bullying campers both in person and on social media platforms. Rather than fostering a welcoming community, the leadership promoted a divisive culture marked by clear favoritism. Inconsistent Rule Enforcement Rules were applied arbitrarily. Certain seasonal campers were permitted to disregard campground policies without consequence, while others were singled out, micromanaged, and targeted for minor or non-existent issues. Unprofessional Conduct Regarding Minors Most concerning was management’s unacceptable conduct toward children. The owner actively made a ten-year-old child feel unwelcome by making inappropriate insinuations regarding his friendship with a nearly thirteen-year-old girl, claiming a platonic friendship between a boy and a girl of those ages was somehow improper. Targeting young children and policing harmless childhood friendships crosses a line that no family should have to deal with while on vacation. Breach of Contract& Property Damage To make matters worse, management prematurely cut off electricity to our campsite prior to the end of our contractual agreement. This lack of power led to a total loss of all refrigerated food items and caused significant interior damage to our camper when the freezer thawed and the ice inside it melted and leaked onto the flooring. Additionally, management unlawfully removed personal property from our campsite before our lease term had expired and failed to return it. Conclusion While a seasonal site should offer a relaxing environment for families, the current ownership creates an uncomfortable, hostile, and unethical environment. Between the emotional hostility and the direct financial loss caused by management's actions, I strongly advise others to avoid this campground.
- James M.Legend
Cabin 4, Rock Creek Marina & Campground
The camping cabins are provided with twin size bunks for four people and include air conditioning, heat, and a small refrigerator and microwave oven. A fire ring and picnic table are provided for each cabin. One tent is allowed on site.
SUPPLIES PROVIDED: Broom & dustpan. Refuse must be removed to nearby dumpster
*RENTER WILL NEED TO BRING:*Complete bedding with pillow, sheets, blankets and/or sleeping bags;All camping supplies; All bath linens & toiletries(Shower house located inside the park);Lawn chairs (if desired)
Rent-- $50/night payable by Visa or Mastercard. Sorry, but we are currently unable to accept Discover cards. Any questions please call 563-259-1876. Park offers playground, boat ramp, paddling rentals, store with grill, Eco Tourism Center pontoon rides, and nature center with displays and programs.
- James M.Legend
Cabin 1, Rock Creek Marina & Campground
The camping cabins are provided with twin size bunks for four people that include air conditioning, heat, and a small refrigerator and microwave oven. A fire ring and picnic table are provided for each cabin. One tent is allowed on site.
SUPPLIES PROVIDED: Broom & dustpan. Refuse must be removed to nearby dumpster
*RENTER WILL NEED TO BRING:*Complete bedding with pillow, sheets, blankets and/or sleeping bags; All camping supplies; All bath linens & toiletries(Shower house located inside the park);Lawn chairs (if desired)
Rent- $50/night payable by Visa or Mastercard. Sorry, but we are currently unable to accept Discover cards. Any questions please call 563-259-1876. Park offers playground, store and grill, paddle rentals, nature center too.
- James M.Legend
Pintail Cabin- Rock Creek Marina
Neat County park in Mississippi River backwaters
Park has multiple cabins. Pintail Cabin is an ADA compliant, fully accessible cabin that sleeps up to 6 people. The cabin includes a queen-size adjustable bed that raises and lowers for easy access, twin size bunk bed, a full-size sofa sleeper, table/chairs. Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, electric cook top, sink. Central Heat/AC. Bathroom has accessible roll-in shower. There is also has a large deck and an accessible picnic table and fire ring outside. Bedding, towels, and kitchen cookware and utensils are not provided. The cabin has an ADA compliant access ramp. Tents are not permitted on this site. There is a playground, boat ramp, paddle rentals, Eco Tourism Center with small store and grill, and a nature center offering programs! The Blue Heron pontoon boat offers tours on the water too!
- James M.Legend
Rock Creek County Marina and Campground
Neat county Park and campground in Mississippi River backwaters
This campground offers lots of amenities, including: gravel, pads, fire rings, firewood, on site, campground host, playgrounds, water, dump station, both tent and RV sites, as well as cabins. There’s a store for Supplies, and a grill serving food. The Eco tourism center includes interactive and educational displays and programs. The marina offers slips for rent, boat rentals of canoes and kayaks. The campground can get very buggy, considering seasons in Iowa.
Guide to Davenport
Davenport camping areas sit along the Mississippi River at approximately 590 feet elevation, where Iowa's eastern border meets Illinois across the water. The region's camping season typically runs April through October with summer temperatures averaging 80-85°F. Highway noise varies significantly between campgrounds, with waterfront locations generally offering quieter conditions than those near major roads.
What to do
Hiking trails: Scott County Park offers extensive hiking options through woodland, wetlands, and prairie. At Bald Eagle Campground, "miles of trails" allow campers to enjoy diverse terrain with abundant wildlife. As one visitor notes, "Expect to see whitetail deer as they love to make the park home."
Fishing access: Shady Creek provides direct Mississippi River access for anglers. "We love this campground right along the Mississippi river," notes a camper. The location allows for both shoreline fishing and boat launching, with several sites positioned along the riverbank for easy water access.
Disc golf: West Lake Park features what reviewers call a "world-class disc golf course" adjacent to its camping areas. The course winds through varied terrain with both wooded and open sections, offering challenges for players of all skill levels while providing scenic lake views throughout the course.
What campers like
River views: Clarks Ferry earns praise for its Mississippi River frontage. "Beautiful clean campground right next to the Mississippi River, lots of Maple Trees, level concrete pads," writes one reviewer. Sites are "spaced out and angled nicely" with "good view of the river" according to another camper.
Clean facilities: Rock Island Quad Cities KOA maintains well-regarded bathroom facilities. "Shower houses are very nice sized never feel cramped. And they are very well taken care of," notes a reviewer. Another mentions, "Clean bathrooms & showers. We didn't use the pool, but it looked nice."
Level sites: Fishermans Corner receives consistent praise for its site quality. A visitor reports, "Paved everywhere, level concrete pads. Corps of Engineers takes really good care of their recreation areas." Another notes sites are "well spaced and the campground itself feels more like a park that happens to have RV parking."
What you should know
Railroad proximity: Several riverfront campgrounds sit close to active train lines. At Fishermans Corner Mississippi River, "Railroad runs nearby can be loud," according to one camper. Another notes, "As with all the campgrounds along the Northern Illinois Great River Trail, it is along side Rt. 84, and railroad tracks. That is a part of the Mississippi commerce."
Reservation timing: Popular pet friendly camping near Davenport fills quickly during peak season. At Buffalo Shores, one camper advises: "Holiday's get full fast- Plan to come 4-5 days early for a spot." Most campgrounds offer online reservation systems, but several accept walk-ins based on availability.
Seasonal differences: Summer brings more crowded conditions and higher noise levels. A visitor to Summit Campground noted, "The campground was pretty quiet and sparse until Friday rolled around and it filled up fast! All but one site was full!" Winter camping options exist at Park Terrace Campground, which remains open year-round.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Park Terrace Campground offers a swimming beach with concessions during summer. "The pool was open while we were there but we did not partake. It was really hot out so the pool was packed!" noted one visitor. The beach area includes boat rentals and paddling opportunities on the adjacent lake.
Pioneer village visits: Scott County Park includes historical attractions perfect for educational outings. One visitor recalls, "We would always take to hike to Walnut Grove Pioneer Village. 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."
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature recently updated play areas. At Summit Campground, "There is a playground nearby, park has seasonal pool, garden of course, trails, Pride Lake for fishing and paddling." Another visitor notes the "new playground being installed" as part of ongoing improvements.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: When camping with pets near Davenport, choose sites based on terrain and spacing. At Illiniwek Campground, a reviewer notes "Sites are small however pull through sites are 2x as big, but they cost a little more." Consider the site configuration - "Back-in slots are spacious, hard and very level grounds are incredibly well-organized."
Dump station access: Several campgrounds have recently upgraded facilities. At Summit Campground, one visitor mentioned "campground lanes and walking paths have been recently upgraded with new septic lines." Buffalo Shores similarly completed system upgrades with "new septic system installed."
Supply proximity: Interstate RV Park provides convenient access to pet supplies. "Pet owners appreciate the nearby Farm & Fleet store for emergency pet supplies and the convenient access to fuel stations." Another visitor notes the location is "less than 1 mile north of I-80" making it accessible for travelers needing quick overnight stops.
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