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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

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!

Shondra

August 12, 2024

first time visiting the park and i was impressed. i was looking for a place where i could fish and my son could play and this place was perfect. we took a short walk along the river through the park and found a little spot where the kids could wade and plat for a few minutes. the park was very clean and well taken care of. my only suggestion would be a cpl trash cans by the playground next to the camping area. i picked up a bit of trash from the playground and had to walk quite a way to get to a trash can

Barb Lehto

September 26, 2023

Enjoyed our morning coffee watching the lazy river flow by. Absolutely beautiful campground with well maintained sites. All the sites are open to each other, but respectfully spaced. Great for group camping. Restroom/shower was immaculate & cheery. Hiking trails. Leashed pets ok with owner responsible clean up expected. Very reasonable rates.

PNW Mountain Man

July 15, 2023

Went to fish for a bit, saw several fish but didn't hook anything. Found some fossils from 500 million years ago when illinois was covered by a shallow tropical sea

Kitty Couch (Kitty)

June 10, 2023

Very nice camp grounds. Enjoyed our stay. The knats and mosquitoes were really bad, but that has nothing to do with the campsite.

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