Fishermans Corner
Fishermans Corner is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Illinois. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Illinois
- Coordinates
- 41.56972, -90.39000
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- THOMSON RANGER OFFICE: 815-259-3628 OR FISHERMAN'S CORNER FEE BOOTH: 309-496-2720
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Fishermans Corner
Overview 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. 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. 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
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Rio Park Department · 32 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- 13 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherman's Corner North | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Camp Hauberg | Private campground | 5.9 mi | — | — |
| Colona's Scott Family Park | RV park | 8.0 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #161 | Overnight parking | 9.4 mi | — | — |
| Hennepin Canal Lock 26 Campground | Private campground | 9.4 mi | — | — |
| Sunset Lakes | RV park | 9.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.