5 Spectacular Campgrounds Near Moline, IL | Quad Cities Camping

Bordered on the west side by the Mississippi River, Rock Island County offers fantastic campgrounds near Moline, IL. We have found the five best campgrounds to save you time planning your next trip out of the Quad Cities!

5. Camp Hauberg

Best Group Campgrounds Near Moline IL

Camp Hauberg rests along the Mississippi River a half hour’s drive from Moline, IL. This 40-acre park has modern facilities and a banquet hall and that can host large groups as well as individual campers. As this campsite lies on the river, it offers significant appeal to those interested in boating or fishing. This location offers easy access to the Great River Trail, a 66-mile biking and walking trail extending from Rock Island to Savanna. Other paths break off from this trail that offer opportunities for additional exploration. The Quad Cities are a short drive away for those inclined toward more civilized wanderings.

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This location has primitive camping tent sites with or without water and electric, and the 30-amp hookup sites for RVs include water hookup. Two RVs are available for rent if you don’t want to deal with the hassle of bringing your own.

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4. Fisherman’s Corner

Best Campgrounds for Bicyclists

Eighteen miles from the heart of Moline, IL lies Fisherman’s Corner, a comfortable campsite that allows easy access to the surrounding attractions. Within the park, a day-use facility offers fishing areas and a non-motorized boat ramp. An entrance to the 66 miles of the Great River Trail is just across the road for any walking or biking you desire, and the neighboring Elton E. Fawks Bald Eagle Refuge and Illiniwek Forest Preserve are each just minutes away.

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This campground close to the Quad Cities has 51 campsites with electrical hookups of 20-, 30-, or 50-amp service as well as 5 primitive tent campsites. Showers, flush toilets, and a dump station are also available. Feel free to make reservations to ensure you have a spot to stay!

3. Rock Island/Quad Cities KOA

Best Private Campground In Rock Island County

Like other KOAs, the Rock Island/Quad Cities KOA offers access to entertainment both on-location and in the surrounding area with cabins and campgrounds near Moline, IL. The site itself offers amenities such as a heated pool, kayaks and canoes for the 50-acre lake, fishing gear, mini-golf, and horseshoes. You can visit Sylvan Island to enjoy a 1.2-mile hike, head to Stephen’s Park for a 1.5-mile hike, or explore the 4.7 miles of trails in the Black Hawk State Historic Site (just 8 minutes from the KOA!).

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Camping in the Quad Cities at this location can accommodate whatever you’re looking for. RV sites with full hookup, cabins, and individual tent sites are available for rent or reservation.

2. Illiniwek Forest Preserve

This forest preserve and campground just 15 minutes from Moline, IL offers a taste of both water and land. On the shore of the Mississippi River, you can experience scenic overlooks of the river and hike or bike six miles of trails. This 174-acre park is just a mile away from the Elton E. Fawks Bald Eagle Refuge, a critical roosting place for bald eagles.

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There are camping sites here that accommodate RVs (60 water and electric hookup pads) and tents (25 primitive camping pads, 17 of which are along the river). Just a short drive from the Quad Cities and close to many other hiking opportunities, this preserve is a great place to stretch your legs and enjoy the outdoors. Make a reservation here!

1. Loud Thunder Forest Preserve

Best of Campgrounds near Moline, IL

Loud Thunder Forest Preserve, clocking in at 1,480 acres, is Rock Island County’s largest preserve. With trails that are 2.3, 5.2, and 12 miles long, there’s a trail that can suit whatever your desire of difficulty is, regardless of whether you’re hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, or horseback riding. This preserve also offers boat rentals to enjoy the stocked 167-acre Lake George.

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Split between five campgrounds near Moline, IL – This preserve sits just 30 minutes west with 117 campsites plus equestrian camping! The campsites range from primitive campsites for tent camping through full hookup (water, electricity, and sewer). Reservations aren’t required, but planning ahead to secure a spot is never a bad idea. Make a reservation here!

Additional Options

If you’re looking for other options within Illinois, try Lasalle County’s Starved Rock for some of Illinois’ best waterfall hikes!

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Robbie

Robbie is a Co-Founder and editor at Midwest Camping. Robbie has backpacked over three hundred miles of the Appalachian trail, visited seventeen national parks, and camped regularly for the last two decades.

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