Fishermans Corner

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.

Need to Know

• 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.  

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.

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.

Contact Information

Mailing

16123 IL State Route 84 East Moline IL 61244

Physical

16123 IL State Route 84 East Moline IL 61244

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: THOMSON RANGER OFFICE: 815-259-3628 OR FISHERMAN'S CORNER FEE BOOTH: 309-496-2720

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

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.

Available Campsites

• Site 052, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 049, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 051, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 003, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 007, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 042, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 024, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 021, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 035, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 005, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 001, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 010, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 014, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 041, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 016, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 028, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 048, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 022, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 036, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 029, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 008, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 034, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 038, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 019, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 023, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 009, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 046, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 006, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 027, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 017, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 040, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 050, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 013, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 054, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 012, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 053, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 056, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 032, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 045, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 047, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 020, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 004, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 037, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 044, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 031, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 002, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 025, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 015, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 018, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 055, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 026, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 011, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric

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