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Fishermans Corner

Mississippi River - Pools 11-22

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What to know before booking

With impressive views of the mighty Mississippi River, Fishermans Corner provides convenient RV and tent camping facilities for outdoor enthusiasts. Of the 51 reservable campsites, 46 campsites have electric hookups and 5 campsites do not have electric hookups and are for tents only. 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.

max Stay

14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

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.

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.

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.

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.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

56 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 050

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 054

FISHERMANS CORNER

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 038

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 019

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 043

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 021

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 002

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 029

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

70 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 025

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 015

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 006

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 055

FISHERMANS CORNER

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 003

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 005

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 014

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 044

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 013

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 036

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 032

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 045

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

28 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 046

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 001

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 040

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 008

FISHERMANS CORNER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

70 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Important notices

Visitors are expected to be aware of Campground Rules
This campground is a Self-Service Campground. Self-Service Campgrounds allow campers to modify their own reservations on their arrival date, 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!
Check-out time is 12:00 pm. Check-in time is 2:00 pm.
Campsites are by Reservation Only. 1. Campers With a Reservation: MUST confirm the site reserved, locate site, and start camping. A Park Ranger or Volunteer will come to your campsite to check you in. Have your ID and ATB pass, if applicable, ready to present. 2. Campers Without a Reservation: MUST check for campsite availability and make reservation first by: Using your smartphone camera to scan the QR Code at campsite or call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov

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Common questions

How do I book Fishermans Corner?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.