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Crow Valley CampgroundOpen April 15-Oct 15. Nothing beats a relaxing stay along the Rock River at Crow Valley Campground in Sterling, Illinois. Located just off Interstate 88 and surrounded by nature, this family-friendly campground offers a peaceful setting for RV and tent campers alike, as well as anyone looking to spend more time outdoors. Visitors can fish along the river, cool off in the swimming pool, enjoy a campfire, or simply unwind beneath the trees. The campground features electric and water hookup sites, primitive tent camping, free Wi-Fi, a game room, playgrounds, basketball and volleyball courts, hiking trails, and a pavilion for gatherings. Holiday weekends often include family activities and campground games, making it a fun option for both weekend getaways and longer summer stays. Its location near Sterling and Rock Falls also makes it easy to explore local restaurants, shopping, biking trails, and river recreation throughout the Sauk Valley area.
Crystal Lake Recreation & RV ParkRock Falls. Man-made lake (swimming), go-karts, aqua-golf, RV/campground (no tents), 68 full-hookup sites, Wi-Fi, meeting room, laundry, arcade, 6 family bathrooms, 350’ sandy beach, snack bar, boat/kayak rental. Year-round.
Erie Campground, Inc.Erie Campground is a public campground at 9480 Erie Road beside the Rock River and Glenn Miller Marina. Current tourism sources list electric and water service, a playground, restrooms, a dump station, pavilion, and river- or lakefront camping. Call ahead for availability and current rates.
Leisure Lake Campground68 full hook-up sites (32 pull-through). 20- and 30-amp hook-ups (50-amp available). Full laundry. Located around a 10-acre stocked lake. Open April 1–November 1.
Morrison-Rockwood State Park Campground1,152-acre state park with fishing, boating, concessions, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and more. 92 camping sites (electricity, grill, table), shower building, equestrian trail (14 miles, seasonal), year-round camping.
Prophetstown State Park Campground53-acre park along the Rock River with a scenic, historic setting. Former Indian village site. Offers camping with electrical service, dump station, restrooms, showers, picnic areas, playground, shelter, horseshoe courts, hiking trail, and fishing at Coon Creek.