Had a great weekend with friends. It was the perfect setting for a winter weekend away. The lodge…read morewas ideal with lots of space as well as cozy gathering rooms for hanging out. Keith and Lisa were fantastic hosts. Easy drive from the burbs. The warm country setting was the right break from the winter grind. I would absolutly recommend for a gathering of friends or a wedding in any season. We roamed the property and were impressed by all the venue options that they had to offer.

Unexpected beautiful setting near Dixon, Illinois. Five star lodge in terms of comfort, amenities…read more Lodge was transported from out West and it is incredible to think that happened. Owners/workers were incredibly accommodating, seeing to every need in a timely manner. Was amazing setting for our granddaughter's wedding. I kept thinking this place is designed to build relationships, experiences and memories, maybe perfect for a corporate retreat!

My family stayed here for the weekend!! Great camping resort. Tons of activities for the…read moreadults/kids. We went Oct 13-15 and they had a Halloween contest for adults/kids, trick or treating and a haunted house, plus a lot more I'm forgetting about. Staff was very nice and friendly. I will be back next year!!

I would like to give this two and a half stars, but that's not possible, so I'm going with 2…read more We tented right along the pond (its not really a lake). The sites there are pretty, but not especially flat for tents. The pool is nice, well maintained with lots of seating. Great bathrooms, clean and well kept (possibly the cheapest toilet paper on the planet, though). Lots of other fun campground things to do like a game room, hay rides on the weekends, giant chess board, pedal bikes, canoe and peddle boat rentals, basketball courts and a bar. The bar. That seemed to be the source of the bad side of this campground. There's no information about a bar plus VERY loud, late music they play on the weekends on the website and I feel like we got the bait and switch. The rules as listed make it seem like its a family-friendly campground (quiet times are posted and there seem to be strict rules about kids making trouble and being off their sites after curfew). Maybe if you're staying in an RV with the air running this is no big deal to you. Maybe you like taking your kids to a campground where you can go after dark to drink and listen to loud music. This is your place! If not, try a state park. We had a great time at Timber Lake until dark, and then it was a bit of a nightmare. Tenters, and the peace-seeking campers beware.

Great little campground nice site, fantastic WiFi and clean. The lake was cold but super clean no…read morefault of theirs it rained before we got there and it was a BLAST for all of us we will be back for sure. Highly recommend you book a site and make some memories.

Thank you to the folks at Crystal Lake RV Park! We were in search of a last minute place to stay…read moreafter experiencing some delays that kept us from getting to our original destination. They popped up in my Google search for places near where we were. The owner was super helpful and was also mindful of making sure our last minute check in was contactless to maintain social distancing. The lake is closed right now due to Covid, but it looks lovely. The campground is clean and well maintained, plus every spot has a nice picnic table and a fire pit. We only needed a one night stop over, but it's now definitely on our list to come back to and spend more time there--especially once everything is able to open back up again. Our 8 year old was sad we had to leave! Thank you for a pleasant stay and a wonderful experience!

It's been a wonderful two week stay at the Illiniwek Forest Preserve. There are lots of trees, it's…read morenear the Mississippi River, clean bathrooms, and firewood available. They have electric and water, but no sewer. They do have a dump station. There are towns nearby to find groceries, restaurants and shopping. The preserve has a playground, volleyball, biking/walking paths, and a nearby park with an 18 hole disc golf. We met many friendly families and had beautiful sunsets. The staff is very friendly and the sheriff patrols the site every day making you feel safe.

Staying here was my first camping experience since moving to the Quad Cities, and we had a great…read moretime! We camped with four adults and three preschool aged children and there was plenty for all of us to do. We stayed along the river at a tent site, and had plenty of space. The campgrounds were clean and quiet, and only $16 for the night. With little ones, it was especially great that there are clean, stocked restrooms. We really enjoyed being on the river at our site, but also the easy walk along the bike trail that connects to other parks. Overall, I highly recommend this site for easy, nearby camping.

Good playgrounds but not great for anyone with special needs bathrooms aren't accessibleread more

Woodhaven Lakes recently celebrated their 50th anniversary & we have been owners here for almost 20…read moreyears. It's our "happy place" for fresh air and R & R. We appreciate the planned activities but also the quiet time in nature. Disc Golf has recently been added and enjoyed by our son and his family. This weekend is the annual "Main Event" and there will be a Venetian Boat Parade & fireworks over Woodhaven Lake.

Checked out area one day to see if we would enjoy staying there. Lots of families, kids etc. loved…read morethe area. Went in mid August when quieter. Loved our short stay. Staff very friendly. Very clean areas. You can rent golf carts .They have different theme weekends as well as activities available. We walked around, a lot of seasonal RVs ,spots for tent as well as RVs. You can see the owners take pride in their grounds. Definitely recommend this place! Thank you Glenda for making our stay exactly as we hoped it would be. We will be back. C&B

We just spent 2 nights here. Weather was perfect! The people working the campground are very kind,…read morefriendly & helpful. We have been thinking about getting a seasonal lot, however after renting a golf cart & driving around the campground several times, we were saddened to see so many completely neglected campsites. Lawns that were in need of mowing and string trimming and campers that were moldy and long past their prime. We really wanted to like this campground a lot more due to the positive reviews, but sorry to say, this was a HUGE turn off for us. Because of this, we will look at other locations for a seasonal site.

Great find and well maintained by the state. Great views! Kayaked on the Mississippi River which…read morewas great but came with some current struggles. The boat launch is right across the road from MP. The hosts were nice. They are only checking in people from 12-4. Find your site and your tag is on the post. There are about 10 walk up sites you can get on FCFS basis. Some electric and some primitive sites. Make sure to select the correct one. Beautiful views are with the hike up the cliffs.

We had a family get together here today and rented the pavilion. For $50, you get a really nice…read morebuilding facility that has a fireplace and several large picnic tables. The public restrooms are in this building however, and you will have people coming and going during your event. It wasn't too busy today so not a problem. There is plenty of open grassy area to play, didn't get enough wind to be able to fly the kites, but we were close! But we definitely had a lot of room to kick the soccer ball, throw the football and run around. The grill worked great, it's 4 feet long and we were able to cook plenty of burgers and hotdog and such for the family. There's also a couple of electrical outlets so we were able to plug-in a couple crockpots for beans and such. There are quite a few mice living in this facility, so just be aware of that, but you are out in the country! There are many hikes and such that leave from this location so you could use this as homebase with other family members being able to go out and take a great hike as well. We had a great day and I have a feeling this is going to become a tradition PS. Bring the bug spray :)

Our family has been camping at White Pines for well over a decade. We enjoy it because it is clean,…read morequiet, and the camping sites are a good size and the hiking trails are fun. The only thing preventing me from giving five stars is that, during my last visit last weekend, it was obvious the pit toilets were not being cleaned/maintained well. I've used worse, but this was not up to par from my past experiences. I hope this was the exception and not how they are being kept now. Hoping to be back in 2024!

Friends had their nearby destination wedding here, it was lovely. Plenty of space, gorgeous…read moreoutdoors experiences, and the lodge was really beautiful. Camping experience was decent. Many guests camped in a reserved area, and some had cabins. I heard the bathrooms were not that great, but the space itself was nice. The wedding was held a bit down the road from the campgrounds in a lovely canyon. VERY beautiful! The reception was held at the lodge and served buffet style. The prime rib was the spotlight. It's a very quaint spot for weddings. The staff was very friendly and accommodating 6 stars to the staff! The day after the wedding, the lodge has a brunch buffet. The food is decent, but it's pretty pricey. I probably would not personally revisit it just based on the price for what you get, but it's understandable since it's the only dining option nearby as far as I could tell. I would love to visit this spot again for hiking and biking. A nice little getaway in the middle of nowhere Illinois.

This is by far the prettiest campground we stay at. No sewer or water but electric. It's a Army…read moreCore of Engineering campground. Very easy checkin. Pay online. Very nice place. Online you can see it sites and get the measurements. Most are very long backing.

Nice, small facility. Beautiful sites and very clean. Right on the river, so ambience was fantastic.read more

I stay at a lot of Campgrounds & this is one of my favorites. It feels homey with the owner happy…read moreto help and give you local hiking advice. No frills but full hook up & level with a beautiful grassy lawn & lovely trees. Location is excellent next to the state parks. We'll be back!!

I recently stayed at Cozy Corners Campground and felt it was in need of a review as it doesn't seem…read moreto have one at all on the internet. Cosy Corners is a small, family owned campground, quite literally in the couples backyard! Barbara and Dave, the owners were fantastic and absolutely went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience with them. For example, I needed ice from the store and was given a ride in their golf cart. At one point it rained pretty heavily and as soon as it stopped, they came out to offer us all towels. the couple have a vast knowledge of the area and spent a good while talking with us about the things we could do 'off the beaten path'. Did I mention that this campground is at the entrance to Matthiessen State Park and only a mile south of Starved Rock!! Perfect placement. Also, you don't have to worry about the alcohol bans in the state parks if you stay here. The campsite was dog friendly provided the pups stay on leash. The only thing I could say that may put you off would be that there is no shower facility! This didn't bother us, we are experienced campers and had no issue showering under a hose. there are a couple of hoses around so you can access running water. Oh, anther thing! The cleanest camping porta johns I have ever used. They smelled clean and were also lit at night! OK, I could go on all day. I had a fantastic experience and every one of the 10 people in my group on the Saturday night swore they would return. The service provided by Barbara and Dave is second to none! I can't wait to go back!