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Scott County Park offers multiple pet-friendly campgrounds within 15 minutes of Eldridge, Iowa, including Pine Grove, Bald Eagle, and Wilderness campgrounds. Dogs are permitted throughout the park's camping areas with standard leash requirements. Bald Eagle Campground and Cabins provides full hookups for RVs including water, sewer, and electric connections, while also offering pet-accommodating cabin options for visitors traveling without camping gear. Camelot Campground Quad Cities USA (formerly Rock Island Quad Cities KOA) features a dedicated dog park area where pets can exercise off-leash, with recent visitors noting the space is clean with enough room for dogs to run despite not being particularly large.
Several campgrounds in the area provide amenities specifically for campers traveling with pets. Interstate RV Park and West Lake Park allow pets and offer full hookup sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Wilderness Campground in Scott County Park receives high ratings (4.6/5) from campers with pets. Illiniwek Campground along the Mississippi River in nearby Hampton, Illinois permits dogs at both tent and RV sites with hiking trails accessible from the campground. The gravel camping pads at many locations provide stable surfaces for RV leveling, though one reviewer mentioned their dog disliked walking on the gravel surfaces at some campgrounds.
"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"
"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."
from $17 - $36 / night
Check Availability"Site 13 seemed to be one of the best situated. We stayed in Site 12 which had a beautiful, unobstructed view of the river."
"As with all the campgrounds along the Northern Illinois Great River Trail, it is along side Rt. 84, and railroad tracks."
from $14 - $26 / night
Check Availability"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."
"There are 13 non-electric tent sites that are in a grassy area towards the back of the campground with two pit toilets located nearby."
from $27 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
"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."
"Pine Grove Campground is situated in Scott County Park."
"Another upside to Pine Grove is that it has a single hiking trail heading west that will connect you with a wider network of hiking & biking trails."
from $15 - $23 / night
Check Availability"The campground has a seasonal host offering firewood on site, showers and restrooms, play area, trails, and overflow parking just adjacent for the entrance."
"Unlike either nearby Woodside or Bald Eagle campgrounds, which are more geared for the RV driving and 5th Wheel hauling camping community, Wilderness CG isn’t very level, has decent natural barriers like"
from $15 - $23 / night
Check Availability"Fire rings and picnic tables come standard, and the pet-friendly vibe means your dog will probably make more friends than you do. "
"I met include restrooms and showers, campground host with firewood, available, trash, bins, playground area, trails nearby, I shelter to rent, a golf course across from the entrance, And the park has a"
from $15 - $23 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $17 - $36 / night
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ScoutGravel pad for one night. Didn’t use facilities, pool was closed for the season. 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.
LegendCG offers gravel pads, tables, fire rings, electric, sump station, water, small pond with fishing, paddling, dog park. Close to stores for supplies, dining, fuel.
LegendThis overnight access is a small town in itself. This site offers not only the basic communities and needs of fuel, including EV, charging stations, but auto parts, showers, dentist, Chiropractic, care, gifts, dog park, and is right next to the I 80 trucking museum. Good lighting in the overnight spots which has room for long RVs.
LegendCG lies within Maquoketa and is seasonal. Has pond for fishing, shelter, dog park, playset, disc golf course. Sites are pulling, have electric and fire pits. Camp supplies including wood in nearby stores. Prairie Creek runs along south of CG.
LegendI suggest this site only if you need to get off the road for an overnight stay. Very few amenities, all but a few spots appear to be full-time RV living onsite, has nice playground, gazebo, dog park (small), lake is small but appears well kept, electric/water/septic onsite.
ScoutGreat campground. Has full hook ups, and pull through sites. Hosts are very responsive to texts if you need anything. They warned me ahead of time that GPS would navigate me under a 10 ft bridge and gave me directions around it!! They have a dog park, bathroom, propane, and trash. Very nice place
LegendThis is an incredibly quaint, somewhat out-of-the-way (in a very good way) location that will treat you to a heavy dose of isolation and privacy wherein you’ll feel completely blessed by the nature you will be surrounded by. 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 camping variety (think RVs, rigs, trailers and 5th wheels) providing 59 pull-thru and 12 back-in slots, while also offering up a discreet space flanked towards the front of the property that is simply perfect for mi tent pitchin’ bredren, which is surrounded by mature Oaks. And, just in case you either forgot your tent or RV, Geneseo Campground has 4 super comfy cabins (each sleeps 4 and come with A/C) or an amazing yurt that sleeps 8 that they’ll gladly rent you.
From an amenities standpoint, there’s an amazing kid’s playground, well-stocked camp store, propane refueling station, kayak & canoe rental, gas grill rental, e-bike, pedal carts & fat tire bike rental, full and partial hook-ups offering 30 / 50 electric amp, water & sewage hook-ups. There’s also a meeting room, WiFi everywhere, enclosed dog park, firewood & ice for sale, arcade games, RV dump station, coin-operated washers & dryers / laundr-O-mat, excellent showers & bathrooms, direct access to the Hennepin Canal and don’t forget the 60 or so miles worth of hiking trails!
This place is spacious, very well organized, incredibly clean all the while within a short 10 minute drive into nearby Geneseo, which quite frankly, is one of the most idyllic small towns you’ll come across anywhere in Illinois that is both convivial and provincial, but also quite emblematic of a typical Norman Rockwell painting. What I loved most about this place is that while it doesn’t offer up EVERYTHING that you might be looking for while camping, you only need to head due south to Izaak Walton Park (further south of this spot) or to Geneseo Prairie Park, both of which offer up amazing hiking trails as well as good launch spots to access the Hennepin Canal via kayak and canoe.
Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) If you’re reeling, you should expect to catch blue gill, catfish, bass and crappie, and while you can throw your line from the Geneseo Campground property, I would highly recommend you cross the canal to Izaak Walton Park on its east side where there’s a large open canal / lake to cast in; (2) While there’s tons of hiking trails, you don’t want to forget your bikes – there’s 72 miles of biking trails as well as miles and miles of nicely paved empty country roads to pedal on; (3) Maybe you have a kayak or canoe, but in the case you don’t, do yourself a favor and rent one from the good people at Geneseo Campground in which to explore the Hennepin Canal - trust me, you won't be disappointed; and (4) Should you grow weary of eating franks & beans again from your campsite and want to try out some local cuisine, then get yourself over to nearby Geneseo where you can dine out at The Cellar, Sweet Peas Grill & Bar or Geneseo Brewing Company.
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LegendThis CG is a full service CG for RVs with community buildings, gravel road lanes, pet friendly, and lake access for fishing, paddling and swimming.
LegendSOC-Fox Campground is like the middle child in a family of seven - yes, count 'em seven - campgrounds within Scott County Park. Think Brady Bunch, but with fire pits and RV hookups instead of bell bottoms and avocado-colored kitchens. It’s not the flashiest sibling, but it’s got that reliable Midwest charm that makes you go,'Yep, it's not the most attractive, but it will get the job done.' First impression? Clean, organized and incredibly less chaotic than you’d expect from the Jan of the camping family.
The sites here are roomy, shaded, and well-behaved, just like campers who say 'please' and 'thank you' everywhere you go, well, because you're in the Midwest. You’ve got a mix of electric and FHU options, so everyone from RV royalty to tent campers with coolers full of questionable lunch meat can settle in comfortably. Roads are wide enough that you won’t have to close one eye and pray when maneuvering your rig. Bathhouses? Shockingly nice. Like, did a spa consultant sneak in here when no one was looking?! Nice. Fire rings and picnic tables come standard, and the pet-friendly vibe means your dog will probably make more friends than you do. There's some shade, but most of it is on the treeline on the perimeter.
And let’s talk about Scott County Park itself, which is like the Disney World of county parks. You want hiking? Got it. Equestrian trails? Saddle up. Disc golf? Fore! Playground for the kids? Absolutely. And then there’s the aquatic center. Not a pool. Not a splash pad. A full-on aquatic wonderland with waterslides, diving boards and enough chlorine to strip a small car of paint. Meanwhile, other campgrounds are out here bragging about their kiddie swings. Weak, right?!
Insider Tips? Here's a handful: (1) Shady sites near the woods are perfect for naps and hiding from the in-laws, while open sites are better if you need your daily satellite news fix; (2) Hungry? Roll into nearby Eldridge for The Rustic Ridge, where the burgers are taller than your nephew’s science project and fries are an entire food group all to itself; (3) Kayak fans can float the Wapsipinicon River where it’s calm, scenic and you’ll get to wave at locals fishing with that 'I’ve lived here since 1842' energy; and (4) Don’t skip the aquatic center as your kids will cannonball themselves into exhaustion while you finally finish that camp chair beer in peace.
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Scott County Park and surrounding campgrounds offer diverse options for camping near Eldridge, Iowa, situated within 15 miles of the Quad Cities metropolitan area. With elevations between 600-730 feet above sea level and seasonal weather patterns that typically include warm summers and cold winters, campers should plan accordingly. The area features a mixture of wooded hills, prairies, and Mississippi River access points across multiple campgrounds.
Fishing at multiple lakes: Pride Lake at Bald Eagle Campground and Cabins provides catch-and-release fishing opportunities. "Pride Lake is smaller but fun to fish," notes James M., who frequently camps in the area.
Historical exploration: Visit Walnut Grove Pioneer Village in Scott County Park. "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.
Mountain biking trails: Just a mile south of Fishermans Corner - Mississippi River is the Illiniwek Forest Preserve trail. "For those in to mountain biking, there is the Illiniwek Forest Preserve 5 mile trail, just a mile south of Fisherman's Corners. Some call it the best trail in Illinois," says Sebastian G.
Mississippi River views: Watch sunset views from riverfront campsites. "The sunsets on the Mississippi were beautiful each evening!" writes M E. about their Illiniwek Campground stay.
Diverse camping styles: Park Terrace Campground - West Lake Park accommodates various preferences. "Campground open year round with sites offering: fire ring/firewood, tables, water, electric, pads, office, seasonal host, recycling," explains James M.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high-quality bathrooms. "Bathroom facilities where fantastic and a reason for potential return. I have only seen a couple other campgrounds over ten years of camping that compared. They must have recently done a remodel. Private shower rooms that were perfectly cleaned," reports Marc W. about Camelot Campground.
Wildlife encounters: Deer are common in the area parks. "Expect to see whitetail deer as they love to make the park home," notes Kimberly W. about her stay at Bald Eagle Campground.
Hot showers: Wilderness Campground, Scott County Park offers quality amenities despite being in a more rustic setting. "Like all of the other campgrounds here, you'll experience impeccably clean bathroom/shower facilities with great HOT running water," explains Stuart K.
Seasonal closures: Many campgrounds close during winter months. "RV sites are closed for season. This CG offers both primitive tent and RV sites," reports James M. about Pine Grove Campground.
Weather considerations: Severe storms can occur in summer months. "While we were staying here a wind storm came through and knocked down a tree right behind our camper. Luckily it fell away from our camper and there was no damage," shares M E. about their experience at Illiniwek Campground.
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