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
All campers must check-in on the day of arrival by calling 309-496-2720 during fee booth hours.
Fee booth hours are:
Sunday - Thursday - 5 pm - 8 pm
Friday & Saturday - 9 am - 11 am and 5 pm - 8 pm
Sundays of holiday weekends - 9 am - 11 am and 5 pm - 8 pm
Campers using a discount card are required to verify their discount card number during check-in.
Only one RV and one tent will be allowed on RV sites. The only exception is if there is no RV on site, in which case you may have two tents.
Visitors are expected to be aware of Campground Rules
- To learn more about this campground, click here
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Firewood can be purchased in the campground during the hours of 5 pm to 8 pm nightly for $5 per bundle from the on-site firewood shed.
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
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HIGHWAY 84 NORTH HAMPTON IL 61256
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: THOMSON RANGER OFFICE: 815-259-3628 OR FISHERMAN'S CORNER FEE BOOTH: 309-496-2720
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 030, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 044, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 050, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 031, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 036, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 054, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 040, 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 025, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 045, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 038, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 043, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 052, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 046, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 049, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 042, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 047, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 048, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 021, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 035, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 053, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 051, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 056, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop FISHERMANS CORNER , Type Standard Electric
