Mississippi River - Pools 11-22
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.
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.
Visitors are expected to be aware of Campground Rules
New check-out/set up times this year:
Check-out: Noon
Campsites available to set up on at 2 pm, you may set up earlier than 2 pm if the campsite is vacant
This campground is a Self-Service Recreation Area.
To expand on this idea, campers are able to modify their own reservation on their arrival date. They have the ability to change their reservation at no charge using the Recreation.gov website or Mobile App. So, if you want to add a night, leave early, or move to a different site, you can do it all from your smartphone!
Campsites are by reservation only.
You MUST check for campsite availability first by:
. Using your smartphone camera to scan the QR Code at campsite or campground entrance bulletin board
. or calling 1-877-444-6777
. or going to www.recreation.gov
Make your own reservation prior to setting up campsite by:
. Using the Recreation.gov Mobile App on your phone
. or calling 1-877-444-6777
. or going to www.recreation.gov
Already Have a Reservation?
1. Check your reservation to confirm which site you reserved, locate your reserved campsite, and start camping!
2. Have your discount pass card (if applicable) and ID ready for when a Volunteer or Park Ranger comes by your campsite to check you in.
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.
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.
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.
16123 IL State Route 84 East Moline IL 61244
16123 IL State Route 84 East Moline IL 61244
For campground inquiries, please call: THOMSON RANGER OFFICE: 815-259-3628 OR FISHERMAN'S CORNER FEE BOOTH: 309-496-2720
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From Interstate 80, take Exit 1 for IL State Route 84, East Moline/Savanna. Travel South on IL State Route 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 IL State Route 84. Entrance to campground will be on the left.