Rock Island/Quad Cities KOA
Park your RV at the Rock Island/Quad Cities KOA and plug into water, sewer, electric, cable TV and Wi-Fi. If traveling with a pet, walk it to the leash-free pet zone where it can play and stretch out.
Shower off after a day of canoeing or kayaking on the Mississippi in one of the KOA's showers and head back to your campsite to cook up an outdoor barbecue at the provided fire ring and grill. Over 65 miles of hiking and biking trails line the river, and access points for fishing are placed throughout these trails.
Rock Island/Quad Cities KOA
2311 78th Ave. West
Rock Island, IL 61201
309-787-0665
koa.com
Hillcrest Resort and Campground
Enjoy organized camp activities or semi-regular pancake breakfasts at the resort's guest house. The RV camping area of the Hillcrest Resort is 8 miles from Moline, and offers a range of amenities and hookups. Connect your rig to water, sewer, cable TV, Wi-Fi and electric.
Bring your pet, but keep it leashed within the campground. Showers and fire rings are available. If you golf, take advantage of the resort's 18-hole course. Canoeing, kayaking, fishing and swimming opportunities abound along the Mississippi River. If you have the time, you can even get SCUBA certified at one of the resort's classes.
Hillcrest Resort and Campground
16260 E. 350th St.
Orion, IL. 61273
309-526-8700
hillcrest-resort.com
West Lake Park
West Lake Park is 20 minutes from Moline, in Davenport, Iowa. The RV camping portion of this county park has sites with electric, water and sewer connections. Fire rings and grills are available, but ask about current regulations on bringing outside firewood to the park, as there have been outbreaks of invasive beetle species.
Pets must be leashed, but are allowed in the park. Showers and toilets are available. Swim at the West Lake beach, or fish from one of the available docks. Boating is allowed, so fishing from your canoe or kayak gets you to the deeper parts of the lake where you can try for bluegill, crappie or bass.
West Lake Park
14910-110th Ave.
Davenport, IA 52804
563-328-3281
scottcountyiowa.com
Article Written By Eric Cedric
A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.
