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The best camping near Rock Island with snow sports

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96% (8)

Top-rated campgrounds

1951 Dream

1. 1951 Dream

88%
(4)
12mi from Rock Island · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Orion, IL
This is an 82 acre property of approximately 65 percent old growth forest, 20 percent row crop and 15 percent of alfalfa/vegetable garden. It is a working farm which naturally takes people, but it is unlikely you will encounter any other campers. Please keep in mind, the only running water is the creek and the only electricity comes from a single solar panel. We truck water in for showers and provide enough port-a-potties to match the event.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$20
 / night
Captain's Cove Muscatine

2. Captain's Cove Muscatine

100%
(1)
19mi from Rock Island · 1 site · Lodging · Muscatine, IA
Originally built with four ponds to accommodate a Catfish Farm and Shitake Mushroom Farm - this property has been in the family for four generations. We are pleased to share this amazing property with your family to continue the tradition of enjoying life's moments. We consider this place a small piece of heaven in Iowa and hope you will too. The activities available range from fishing, swimming or kayaking, in our private ponds, bonfires, outdoor grilling, sunrise or sunset watching, hiking around the property, and so much more. The property is just minutes away from Wild Cat Den State Park, bike paths and the Muscatine River Front.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$150
 / night
Cottage on the Bay

3. Cottage on the Bay

100%
(3)
30mi from Rock Island · 1 site · Lodging · New Boston, IL
This Sears kit home was originally built in 1941 and has been remodeled to give it a more cabin like feel. It sits on 1.38 acres of land with mature trees and direct access to Boston Bay which connects to the Mississippi River. Enjoy the view from the new deck or take your boat or jet ski down the road to one of 3 public boat launches. This area is known for boating, fishing, hunting, camping and snowmobiling.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$130
 / night
Wildcat Den State Park

4. Wildcat Den State Park

100%
(1)
28 sites · Buffalo, Iowa
Discover the rugged beauty of Wildcat Den State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Morrison-Rockwood State Park

5. Morrison-Rockwood State Park

100%
(1)
59 sites · Morrison, Illinois
Enjoy a quiet lakeside retreat just two and a half hours west of Chicago.
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
Hennepin Canal State Trail

6. Hennepin Canal State Trail

10 sites · Sterling, Illinois
From boating to biking to snowmobiling, year-round adventures and spectacular scenery await.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
96% (8)

Top-rated campgrounds

1951 Dream

1. 1951 Dream

88%
(4)
12mi from Rock Island · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Orion, IL
This is an 82 acre property of approximately 65 percent old growth forest, 20 percent row crop and 15 percent of alfalfa/vegetable garden. It is a working farm which naturally takes people, but it is unlikely you will encounter any other campers. Please keep in mind, the only running water is the creek and the only electricity comes from a single solar panel. We truck water in for showers and provide enough port-a-potties to match the event.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$20
 / night
Captain's Cove Muscatine

2. Captain's Cove Muscatine

100%
(1)
19mi from Rock Island · 1 site · Lodging · Muscatine, IA
Originally built with four ponds to accommodate a Catfish Farm and Shitake Mushroom Farm - this property has been in the family for four generations. We are pleased to share this amazing property with your family to continue the tradition of enjoying life's moments. We consider this place a small piece of heaven in Iowa and hope you will too. The activities available range from fishing, swimming or kayaking, in our private ponds, bonfires, outdoor grilling, sunrise or sunset watching, hiking around the property, and so much more. The property is just minutes away from Wild Cat Den State Park, bike paths and the Muscatine River Front.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$150
 / night
Cottage on the Bay

3. Cottage on the Bay

100%
(3)
30mi from Rock Island · 1 site · Lodging · New Boston, IL
This Sears kit home was originally built in 1941 and has been remodeled to give it a more cabin like feel. It sits on 1.38 acres of land with mature trees and direct access to Boston Bay which connects to the Mississippi River. Enjoy the view from the new deck or take your boat or jet ski down the road to one of 3 public boat launches. This area is known for boating, fishing, hunting, camping and snowmobiling.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$130
 / night
Wildcat Den State Park

4. Wildcat Den State Park

100%
(1)
28 sites · Buffalo, Iowa
Discover the rugged beauty of Wildcat Den State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Morrison-Rockwood State Park

5. Morrison-Rockwood State Park

100%
(1)
59 sites · Morrison, Illinois
Enjoy a quiet lakeside retreat just two and a half hours west of Chicago.
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
Hennepin Canal State Trail

6. Hennepin Canal State Trail

10 sites · Sterling, Illinois
From boating to biking to snowmobiling, year-round adventures and spectacular scenery await.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets

Public campgrounds near Rock Island

Wildcat Den Campground
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(1)

Wildcat Den Campground

15mi from Rock Island · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wildcat Den State Park
Morrison-Rockwood Campground
100%
(1)

Morrison-Rockwood Campground

41mi from Rock Island · 59 sites · Tents, RVs · in Morrison-Rockwood State Park
Hennepin Canal Campground

Hennepin Canal Campground

43mi from Rock Island · 10 sites · in Hennepin Canal State Trail

Stories from the community

1951 Dream
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Britney
September 2025
Group trip
Weekend Trip to 1951 Dream
Beautiful property, easy communication with owners, and lots of space for a large group. Will definitely be going back!
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Nearby parks

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Wildcat Den State Park
100%
(1)
Wildcat Den State Park
Buffalo, Iowa
Morrison-Rockwood State Park
100%
(1)
Morrison-Rockwood State Park
Morrison, Illinois
Hennepin Canal State Trail
Hennepin Canal State Trail
Sterling, Illinois
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Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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