Established Camping
Fishermans Corner - Mississippi River
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Attention Campers! Beginning 2024, the Mississippi River Project's new Check-out time will be 12 pm. The new Check-in time will be 2 pm.
About
US Army Corps of Engineers
Mississippi River - Pools 11-22
Overview
With impressive views of the mighty Mississippi River, Fishermans Corner provides convenient RV and tent camping facilities for outdoor enthusiasts. The lush river landscape provides plenty of shade, and activities from water sports to hiking to wildlife viewing. Eagle watching is particularly popular during the winter months at Fishermans Corner.
Recreation
Although there is no river access from within the campground, the Fishermans Corner Day Use facility is a short walk away and offers numerous fishing areas as well as a canoe ramp. Visitors can also catch a weekly educational program at the amphitheater located within the campground. The Central Trail section of the famous Mississippi River Trail passes directly in front of the campground, offering visitors miles of walking and biking trails along the river bank. The expansive Elton E. Fawks Bald Eagle Refuge and Nature Preserve and the Illiniwek Forest Preserve are also located just minutes away.
Facilities
Of the 51 reservable campsites, 46 campsites have electric hookups and 5 campsites do not have electric hookups and are for tents only. Fisherman's Corner provides the comforts of modern camping, including drinking water, a shower house, electric hook-ups, flush toilets, while still providing visitors with an authentic outdoor experience.
Natural Features
Fishermans Corner offers an excellent view of a small aquatic marsh near Locks and Dam 14, which is home to an array of wildlife species. On any given morning visitors may see turtles sunning on rocks near the river bed or countless bird species hunting the shallow waters for food. The scenery during camping season never disappoints, whether it's the vivid greenery during the spring or the breathtaking medley of colors during the fall.
Nearby Attractions
The John Deere Pavilion, an interactive museum spanning almost 200 years of the famous American agricultural company's history is located a convenient 20-minutes away by car. For a more exotic experience, the Botanical Center located in Rock Island, features an array of colorful plant species located in both indoor and outdoor gardens.
contact_info
For local information, please call (563) 232-9096 or call (815) 259-3628 for general information.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Great basic campground
Place was calm, relaxing, and even quiet, despite the holiday weekend. Bathrooms were quite clean. Water was a little hard to get, depending on the site.
Lovely river view campground
Although we only live about 40 minutes away, this felt like we had escaped to a riverside sanctuary. It’s right off of a riverside highway, but it doesn’t feel too loud while you are camping. If you get a site on the southwest side of the camp closer to the river you will definitely not be bothered by traffics noise. The campsite it also right by train tracks, but we only had one train the whole weekend. The hosts were absolutely the best! They walk through the camp each night checking sites and are very easy and fun to talk to. The only downside to our stay were the shad flies closer to the river spots that covered RVs and cars. The bathroom/shower house was clean. There are also pit toilets on both sides of the campground. There aren’t water hookups for each site, but there are a coils of spots to fill up potable water. We loved walking the campground as well as the bike path nearby. We will definitely be back again!
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Everything you need on the cheap
I’ve been trying out free camping. After three days of hiking I need a shower and some electricity. I’m so glad I did this. Excellent AT&T service, remote worked from my site for four hours today and loaded all my pics from the last two days last night. Bathrooms were spotless and water is drinkable. In fact I can tell the difference from my spring water. My site was funnier than I thought it would be.
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Location
Fishermans Corner - Mississippi River is located in Illinois
Directions
From Interstate 80, take Exit 1 for Highway 84, East Moline/Savanna. Travel South on Highway 84 S/2nd Ave and follow for 1.5 miles to the campground. Entrance to campground will be on the right. From East Moline, travel North on Highway 84. Entrance to campground will be on the left.
Address
16123 Highway 84 N
Hampton, IL 61256
Coordinates
41.5697222 N
90.39 W