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Prophetstown

Prophetstown is a small village located in Whiteside County, Illinois. It is situated on the banks of the Rock River, about 10 miles south of the city of Sterling. The village was founded in 1836 by the Prophet, a Native American leader of the Sauk and Fox tribes. The village was a major center of Native American culture and commerce in the 19th century. Today, Prophetstown is a quiet, rural community with a population of about 1,000 people. The village is home to a variety of businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a restaurant, and a few small shops. The village also has a public library, a post office, and a few churches. The village is also home to a number of parks and recreational areas, including a golf course, a swimming pool, and a campground.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• River
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Body Of Water (Rock River)
• Horseshoes
• Playground

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed
• No Reservations

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Hiking

- Facility

• Type (State Park)

- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)

• Season: Winter,Fall

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (43)
• Max Length (50)
• 30 Amp
• Grass Sites (43)
• Electric (43)
• Max Amps (30)
• Back-ins (20 x 50)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

Jonathan Johnson

August 31, 2025

This place was full of music and drunks. People kept walking through my campsite. Looking in my camper! Someone walked by my window after darks and yelled they liked my set up. One drunk actually parked in the road and walked into my campsite to see what I was cooking. The sites are on top of each other. This place needs managed. This is the worst state park I have ever stayed at.

Kiley Carlson

August 31, 2025

I don't know why every time we come here, there's literally poop somewhere. Whether it's on the trash can or wiped on the walls, in either the men's or women's restroom. I came out the bathroom to 2 workers reading a bacteria water paper taped to the restroom doors. They swept everything on the floor and pushed it outside to the entrance so if was full of trash. They never actually clean the toilets or the bathroom. There's always gross stuff stuck to the seats.

Rave Meyer

August 28, 2025

Small, friendly, close together spots. Tent side camping next to river, electric sites across from tent sites in center. Two sites share one electric pole...two plugs one pole lol...33 & 34 have the same pole, 35 & 36 share, etc. It made for interesting hookup since our plug was on the wrong side of our trailer. Still, quiet, not very overly populated, very pleasant.

rich

July 10, 2025

I have been coming here for over 50 years. The 4th of July use to be the place to be. People would come from all over and the park would be full. Live music would be set up in the back by the tree line with thousands of people listening. Now it was up at the road in the blazing sun with maybe 50 people. Food trucks weren't allowed in unless they get a commission. It's not maintained like it was. Weeds line the river front. Fallen trees left. Fire pits not cleaned out. Out houses rotting away. Power service needs updated. 5 street light have been out for at least 3 years. It is too be full on the weekends with campers and tents. Lucky to see 4 campers during the week. A once beautiful park fading away. The host, Colleen, and Bill are the best part of the park.

Steve McFate

May 08, 2025

Great Vintage feel to this Park with a Native American History. $10 Campsites on the Rock River, shower house, water hydrants, playground, picnic shelter, and friendly campground hosts!

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