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Fishermans Corner

Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 — riverside, fishing

Location: East Moline, IL, IL

Price: From $14 per night

Price range: $14–$26 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (598 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.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 a

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fishermans-corner to be notified when sites open up.

Federal campground on the Mississippi River with impressive views, clean facilities including flush toilets and hot showers, and convenient access to water sports, hiking, and wildlife viewing activities.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, Mute Swans, White-tailed Deer, American Beavers, and Eastern Fox Squirrels documented in the area.

Insider tips for Fishermans Corner: Book early—this is a popular federal campground. Several sites are located directly on the river shore. Day Use facility is a short walk away offering additional river access. Most sites have electric hookups; verify hookup availability when booking.

Skip Fishermans Corner if: You need full hookups—only electric available on select sites, no water/sewer hookups.. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.. You need direct river access from your site—no river access from within campground itself..

Best time to visit Fishermans Corner: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.. Winter months — Eagle watching is particularly popular during winter at Fishermans Corner..

Nearby campgrounds: Clarks Ferry (Muscatine, IA), Shady Creek (MUSCATINE, IA), Bulger’S Hollow Recreation Area (Clinton, IA), Thomson Causeway (THOMSON, IL).

Cell Phone Coverage at Fishermans Corner

Cell signal at Fishermans Corner (East Moline, IL): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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East Moline, IL, IL★ 4.6 (598 reviews)From $14/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV70 ft
Hookups51 electric sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowers
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsElectric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need full hookups—only electric available on select sites, no water/sewer hookups.✕ You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.✕ You need direct river access from your site—no river access from within campground itself.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground.

Several sites are located directly on the river shore.

Day Use facility is a short walk away offering additional river access.

Most sites have electric hookups; verify hookup availability when booking.

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground.

Best: Winter months

Eagle watching is particularly popular during winter at Fishermans Corner.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, Mute Swans, White-tailed Deer, American Beavers, and Eastern Fox Squirrels documented in the area.

Location

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THOMSON RANGER OFFICE: 815-259-3628 OR FISHERMAN'S CORNER FEE BOOTH: 309-496-2720· Mississippi River - Pools 11-22
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Getting there →

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.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Fishermans Corner cost per night?+
Fishermans Corner costs $14–$26 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Fishermans Corner open?+
Fishermans Corner is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Fishermans Corner have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Fishermans Corner?+
Fishermans Corner can accommodate RVs up to 70 feet.
How do I make reservations at Fishermans Corner?+
Fishermans Corner is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Fishermans Corner?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Fishermans Corner is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Fishermans Corner open, and what are check-in times?+
Fishermans Corner is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$14 /night★ 4.6 (598)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Clarks Ferry

Muscatine, IA

From $26/night

Shady Creek

MUSCATINE, IA

From $14/night

Bulger’S Hollow Recreation Area

Clinton, IA

From $14/night

Thomson Causeway

THOMSON, IL

From $14/night

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