Campground Details - Prophetstown State Park, IL - ReserveAmerica

Description

Prophetstown State Park is located anong the south bank of the Rock River. The area is shaded and offers many activities to include: fishing, boating, picnicing, horseshoe pitching, a small nature trail, and camping. The area is located within the Prophetown city limits making it only a few blocks from the downtown area. Camping includes any elctrical and a nonelectrical area. Both areas are near ths shower building with flush toilets. The area is managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
BATHHOUSE BOAT RAMP Boating Boating, Canoeing Boating, Kayaking Campground Host Camping, Improved Site Canoeing Dump Station, Camper Fire Rings Fishing Fishing, River/Stream Grills Hiking Hiking Trail Horseshoe Pits Horseshoes Office/Ranger Station Parking	Picnic Area Picnic Pavilion Picnic Shelter Picnic Tables Picnicking Powerboating Recycling Station Restrooms River/Stream Seasonal Festivals Shelters Skiing - Water Trails, Easy Hiking/Walking WATER ACCESS, RIVER / STREAM Walking Water Skiing Water, Drinking Wildflower Viewing
Less Than 1 Mile
Church Dining Emergency Services Fuel, Boats Fuel, Vehicles Grocery Store Laundry Maintenance, Vehicle Medical Clinic Motel Newspapers Pay Telephone Propane	Restaurant Retail, Bait & Tackle Retail, Drinks Retail, Ice Retail, Snacks Retail, Store/Gift Shop Retail, Supplies Shopping Swimming - Pool Tennis Tennis Court Town
Greater Than 1 Mile
Golf Golfing	Maintenance, RV/Camper
Within 10 Miles
Hunting	Kennel
Greater Than 10 Miles
Hospital

Alerts and Important Information

A responsible adult (18 years of age or older) from the camping party must register for the party and thereby acknowledge compliance with the rules and regulations of the park for the party.

At least one responsible adult must accompany each group of 15 minors.

Group size and number of vehicles cannot exceed the established maximums.

Special camping rate reductions apply to Illinois residents only.

The maximum length of camping stay from May 1 through September 30 is 14 nights in any 30 day period.

Responsible use of alcohol is permitted in the park and campground by legal age adults.

All pets must be on a leash nolonger than 10 ft. Owners or handlers are responsible for their animal's waste and must dispose of it properly.

All visitors are required to leave the park at by 10:00PM.

Groups of 25 or more are required to register in adance with the park office.

It is the responsibility of the park user to place any litter or garbage in it's proper place.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.67167, -89.92583
41°40'18"N, 89°55'33"W

The park is located on the south bank of the Rock River within the city limits of Prophetstown. Illinois Highway 78 runs north & south through Prophetstown. The park is located several blocks east of highway 78. Interstates I 88 and I 80 are located close to the park.

If traveling east or west on I 88 get off on Illinois Highway 78. Travel south about 5 miles to Prophetstown and follow signs.

If traveling east or west on I 80 get off on Illinois Highway 78. Travel north about 12 miles to Prophetstown and follow signs.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Prophetstown State Park
Park Avenue and Riverside Drive - P.O. Box 181
Prophetstown IL 61277-0181

Phone Number:

Information: (815)537-2926