Going against the grain here a bit…read more Pros: -Place is clean. Very clean. Even the water looks clean. -Decent life guard coverage provides adequate safety -Plenty of picnic tables, space, and even some spots to get out of the sun if you need it Cons: -Yeah definitely not cheap. May not be practical for the family outings. Definitely more geared towards grown ups Bottom Line: -If you're going to worry about the nickle and dimes, then yes I'd recommend other options. I think people that come here pay their own way and just want to chill. I'm by no means wealthy, but I could really care less about the price when I can just as easily waste more money on God knows what... (drinking, video games, gambling, televangelists....)

On Thursday August 21, 2025, I made a road trip from Chicago to Pearl Lake Beach. It was good…read moretiming because there were only about two dozen visitors there, due to the local schools being open for the first day of the school year. This was the first time that I have been here since 1992 when I was scuba diving, and this lake is definitely known for scuba divers. The manager Ginger and her staff (Sophia, Parker, Kameron) were just magnificent. I told them that I was hearing-impaired, so they assisted with filling out the computer waiver. They showed me where I can go to lay out on the beach and where the handicapped parking was located at (only three spots). When I arrived, the water was slightly chilly, due to the weather being 75 degrees and an overcast day, I laid out a blanket, fell asleep. It was a magnificent siesta but the sun came out around noon while I was sleeping and caused sun burn on my legs and neck. Lesson learned- bring sun screen next time. Pearl Beach Lake is only open from Memorial Day to Labor Day and currently there is a $25 per person fee. Be warned- I was told that on hot summer weekends there could be as many as 2,000 people a day visiting this beach. Week day visits are probably less crowded...Five stars!

My first time at this resort and it was Great!! The people are so nice and welcoming! The place is…read morevery clean. The band on Saturday was awesome! I can't say enough great things! Thanks for a wonderful time.

The park is clean and very well kept. The manager is very accommodating and workable as long as you…read moreare up to par on your rent. The entire property is monitored with security cameras which makes me feel much more safe.

From the owner: Riverview Mobile Home Park is a family owned and operated mobile home, RV, and 5th-wheel site…read morerental park. Our park sits on the Rock River located between Rockford Park District land on the East side of the river and Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Gardens across the street on the West. A couple miles to the North is Rockford's downtown area business district and a few miles to the South is the Chicago Rockford International Airport. All of the mobile homes on our land are owner occupied. We are a clean, quiet, and peaceful mobile home park that takes great pride in our community.

This was our third year on the Island and it's definitely our happy place! The RV Park is very…read moreclean and well kept. Lawn maintenance is included so no worries about keeping up with mowing. The dock right in our backyard is also maintained by the park. The owners are really knowledgeable and so helpful. We look forward to many more years at our RV on the Island!!

When up for the weekend for some sun and to have some fun. Had a great time and dinner with some…read morefriends and cocktails then went the following day up to Blarney island and a awesome time so stop at the island on the chain

We have been coming to this campground for about 10 years. When we first started coming, there was…read morea walking path in the back along with a kangaroo crossing sign, my kids thought it was hilarious. I mean, how could we not have been hooked from the beginning?! This campground is peaceful and super clean. It's amazing the change it brings about to my youngest. She suffers from severe social anxiety, she doesn't even like going to the park across from our home but here all of that melts away. She loves it here and most important, she feels safe here. I recommend this campground to everyone that asks. The kangaroo sign is no longer there, but it doesn't matter because this place is Amazing!

I was a bit nervous making the reservation... I had never heard of Lena, Illinois though I'm a…read morelifelong Illinois girl. Let me just tell you that by the time we left I had booked another weekend and signed up to be on a wait list for a permanent spot. I fell in love with this campground and will cherish the memories we made this Labor Day weekend. From the moment we pulled in I knew I had found something special and a place we would come back to for years to come. This campground feels wonderfully nostalgic yet it's very up-to-date, it is meticulously clean and the grounds are kept nearly perfect. Staff and permanent guests are so very friendly, helpful and accommodating. The owner is very present and you can tell he loves what he does. Prices were fair and I NEVER felt the price gorging and extra charges so many other campgrounds have resorted to. My kids have been to MANY campgrounds but by the time we left they were saying this was their favorite! (My little guy asked to have his next birthday there.) This campground is for family, friends and a lifetime of memories! If you are thinking about booking a stay, give it a try, you will not regret it!

Very clean and lots of activities to do for kids there's swimming pool and a nice lake for swimming…read morewith a vey clean beach Huge activities building with so many games for kids would highly recommended to anyone with kids or just to get away Our whole family loved the place and will definitely go back again soon. Thank you

My family had to leave this campground after a really rough night. The mgmt did not enforce quiet…read morehours and we were kept awake until 7am by the campers next door doing nitrous balloons and other drugs. When we addressed this with the owner the next day he was extremely rude and I felt physically threatened by his demeanor. They did not offer us an alternate site or refund. Avoid this place if you want a family atmosphere.

Benderz bar and grill has a serious fly problem. I got the cauliflower pizza and it was really good…read morehowever, having 50 flies dive bombing while I eat was pretty disgusting. gross.

What a fun 4 days. The staff handled the crowd and fireworks with a positive upbeat attitude. The…read morefood cart is a nice addition and the breakfast burrito was huge and delicious! The bartenders and food staff are excellent and very friendly. I did not use the pool but heard there were 2-3 hour intervals and you had your leave when at capacity to let the next group of people swim. I heard people complaining but safety should always be the 1st priority. Well Done Riverbend!

Beautiful, well kept park. Kind owners, we had a scare with our dog including a trip to the…read moreemergency clinic. They were very supportive, happy to accommodate us however they could. Can't recommend enough! Thank you

A very well maintained place. Grass in between most of the sites no matter if it's back in or pull…read morethrough. Restrooms at office are heated and very clean showers and toilet areas. Very kid friendly with a playground, bounce pads and a small putt-putt course. It has a small general store with necessities and a clean laundry room. Pads are all gravel but there is sites with a KOA patio. All sites have a picnic table and fire ring. Plenty of room to put up a canopy. My only bug a boo is lack of antenna channels. There's no cable and it's hard to get the local major networks besides NBC and WGN. Wi-Fi is great and so is the cell reception. They also have nice cabins and a very nice tent area.

Great campground, clean and well kept grass nice large fire rings, turns are a little tight for…read moreextra large rigs. But very manageable as long as you take your time. Cute little office/store front. With a bar in the back. camp ground also has a catch and release pond. And I believe a swimming pond. Wheel chair accessible bathroom and showers which are coin operated (25¢ for 3 minutes). Host was very accommodating and polite. And conducted us to our site. Overall satisfied would definitely stay again

Badgerland is everything we look for in a park! If you are seeking a clean, fair priced, quiet, and…read morewell organized park - look no further! We have stayed in numerous parks over the years, and believe that Badgerland exceeds all expectations. Easy check-in, awesome customer service, great location, well kept grounds, and just the right of amenities. On a side note, I would be highly suspicious of any negative reviews. Once you have stayed here you'll understand. It doesn't get better than this, we would recommend to all who can appreciate quiet and low stress locales. The nearby town is easy to access and has shopping options like Aldi, Tractor Supply, Ace Hardware, and restaurants.