RV Parks In Rock Island, Illinois

Rock Island is one of the Quad Cities on the Mississippi River in northwestern Illinois, sharing a vibrant bi-state metro area with Moline on the Illinois side and Davenport and Bettendorf across the Iowa border to the west. With several motorhome campgrounds and parks in the area, including some free options, Rock Island gives you a riverfront camping base in a metro area of about 400,000 people that straddles two states and the mighty Mississippi River. The city has a vibrant arts and entertainment district in the historic downtown known as The District, anchored by the CIRCA '21 Dinner Playhouse and a growing craft brewery scene that's put Rock Island on the regional food-and-drink map. The Rock Island Arsenal on the island in the middle of the Mississippi is a truly unique attraction -- it's an active military installation with a fascinating museum, a national cemetery, and public access areas overlooking the river from both sides. The Ben Butterworth Parkway along the riverfront is a favorite spot for walking, biking, and watching the massive barge traffic navigate the Mississippi's powerful current. For RVers, the Quad Cities metro offers excellent services, interstate access via I-74 and I-80, and the cultural energy of a mid-size metro area without the congestion of a bigger city. Campgrounds in the area range from riverfront sites with water views to private parks in the surrounding countryside.

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Of the campgrounds near Rock Island, a portion% are free while a portion% charge a fee for overnight camping stays. Private Motorhome parks in the Quad Cities metro area run $30 to $50 per night for full service, which is reasonable and competitive pricing for a metro area of this size and amenity level. Some campgrounds offer weekly rates that bring the nightly cost down significantly for extended stays. Free camping is limited in the urban area but options exist outside the metro center for self-contained rigs. The Quad Cities' unique split between Illinois and Iowa means you can comparison shop campgrounds across two states to find the best deal.