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Scott County Park's network of pet-friendly campgrounds includes Bald Eagle Campground and Cabins, Woodside Campground, Pine Grove Campground, and Wilderness Campground, all welcoming dogs with standard amenities. Each campground features clean restrooms, showers, fire rings, picnic tables, and water/electric hookups, with some offering full hookups for RVs. The campgrounds maintain gravel pads for RVs and designated tent areas, with varying levels of shade depending on the specific location. Park rangers regularly patrol the grounds, ensuring a safe environment for pets and their owners. Campground hosts are available seasonally to provide assistance and sell firewood on-site. Several campers report frequent deer sightings throughout the park.
Dog owners appreciate the extensive network of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails throughout Scott County Park, providing ample exercise opportunities for pets. Pride Lake offers fishing and paddling with areas where dogs can cool off on hot days. The park features open fields and wooded areas ideal for dog walking, though all pets must remain leashed while on campground property. Winter campers can utilize Bald Eagle Campground, which remains open year-round with heated shower facilities. The Pioneer Village at the north end of the park is pet-friendly for leashed dogs, making it a unique attraction to enjoy with four-legged companions. Nearby veterinary services are available in Davenport, approximately 15 minutes from the 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"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 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"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"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."
"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."
"If you wanted to tent camp here, you could, although I would recommend nearby Incahias or Sac-Fox as better for tent campers."
"CG is well maintained, Rangers are seen regularly, has standard RV sites, nice shower/restrooms, wood available, near trails, short drive to Pride Lake for paddling and fishing, golf course with clubhouse"
from $17 - $36 / 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."
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.
Happy Camping!
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.
GuideThis is one of our favorite parks in the Midwest. We usually make a day trip from Chicagoland, but this time we camped at the park. We are glad we did!
You really can't go wrong with any trail or cave. The kids enjoyed hiking between Lower- and Upper-Dancehall Caves. The trail goes underground and through some water. Window Cave was also a hit. You can climb up about 5-7 feet and out the "window". The kids felt like real spelunkers!
While the park is usually crowded during the day, we find it nearly empty beginning in the late afternoons on the weekdays we visited. It felt like we had the place to ourselves.
The campground is about a five minute walk to the park's main entrances. The campground was very quiet... just the way we like it. There is a family of cats that hang around: they visit from a nearby dairy farm. The kids loved this added attraction. The dog did not.
The bathroom and shower house is clean. There is only one. So it gets pretty busy during "flush hour". Our campsite was right next to the bathroom/ shower and dumpster. We noticed flies and the occasional whiff of trash.
We'll continue visiting this park. And we look forward to camping on site.
Scott County Park's network of campgrounds lies just 11 miles east of Long Grove, Iowa, where the rolling farmland transitions to forested terrain at 800 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-85°F with moderate humidity, creating ideal camping conditions from late May through early October. Winter camping is available at select locations with temperatures often dropping below freezing between December and February.
Fishing opportunities: Pride Lake offers catch-and-release fishing with common catches including bass and panfish. "Pride Lake is smaller but fun to fish," says one visitor to Bald Eagle Campground and Cabins, while another mentions it's suitable for "fishing and paddling with areas where dogs can cool off."
Hiking trail network: Glynn's Creek Trail connects multiple campgrounds and offers moderate difficulty hiking through wooded areas. "Surrounding Bald Eagle is also no shortage of hiking / biking / horse trails," notes a reviewer, while at Wilderness Campground, "a ton of the best hiking trails converge at this CG, so if you're tent camper and want to be located right in the thick of nature, while having direct access to prize hiking above just about anything else, then this is your haven."
Pioneer Village exploration: The northern section of Scott County Park features a historical recreation area with period buildings and demonstrations. "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 a camper who stayed at Bald Eagle Campground.
Wildlife viewing: Many campers report frequent wildlife sightings, particularly deer. "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," notes a visitor to Woodside Campground.
Clean facilities: Bathrooms and shower buildings receive consistent praise for cleanliness. At Illiniwek Campground, "The private ones were only accessible to campers that received a key from the park office. It was nice that they were private but they weren't kept up that well and had storms of mud-dabbers on the outsides of the building. The insides of the bathrooms were kept very clean."
Aquatic center: The swimming pool complex provides relief during hot summer days. "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 a reviewer from Bald Eagle Campground.
Seasonal availability: Not all campgrounds remain open year-round. "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," explains a visitor, noting it stays open in winter while others close.
Noise factors: Some campgrounds experience road noise or railway disturbances. At Fishermans Corner, "Railroad runs nearby can be loud," while another reviewer notes, "Although the campground is immediately adjacent to train tracks, I only heard one train around 10 am."
Shade variations: Campgrounds offer different levels of tree cover. "Wilderness campground, as the name suggests, puts you smack-dab in the middle of the forest... Unlike either nearby Woodside or Bald Eagle campgrounds, which are more geared for the RV driving and 5th Wheel hauling camping community," explains one reviewer, while at Woodside, "Not much shade though trees are planted."
Swimming options: The aquatic center charges separate admission fees but provides a full day of entertainment. "The park features a massive heated swimming pool complete with a snake-like water slide," reports a reviewer at Woodside Campground, perfect for wearing out energetic kids.
Kid-friendly hiking: Shorter trails near Pine Grove Campground provide accessible hiking for young children. "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 sperate area which helps minimize congestion."
Playground availability: Most campgrounds feature play areas for children. "The campground had firewood for sale and a nice playground for kids. The campground is also right next to a biking trail," notes a camper at Illiniwek, providing options for families when not at their campsite.
Site selection: At dog friendly campgrounds near Long Grove, RV sites vary widely in privacy and shade. "Sitting adjacent to Cody Lake is an eponymous community shelter than can be reserved or used on a first-come, first-served basis," mentions a reviewer at Woodside Campground, indicating the best locations for RVers wanting water access.
Hookup information: Electric, water and sewer connections differ between campgrounds. "Our site #105 was a nice long site with water and electric hookups that were spaced well," reports a visitor to Park Terrace Campground, while noting "All sites are long pull-thrus capable of fitting any size RV."
Dump station access: Multiple locations provide dump stations for RVs. "2 dump stations so no congestion to dump. Potable water between sites (not for fixed hookup) and good electric," shares a camper at Fishermans Corner, highlighting the practical amenities essential for RV camping in the Long Grove area.
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