Campsite - Loud Thunder Forest Preserve

Trails are closed to horses and bikes until further notice. 9/28/20

Have you checked out our brand-new Deer Haven campground? It’s been open since Labor Day and has seen A LOT of traffic. The campground features 35 full-service pull through RV campsites with 50-amp electric, water and sewer hookups. Plus, there’s also a new ADA-accessible playground for all the kiddos to burn some energy. Reserve your spot TODAY: https://bit.ly/2QhKvE0

The autumnal equinox has officially arrivedand we’re not mad about it! This shot of Lake George was shared with us by Carrie Hillman in the past. We’d love to see your fall foliage pictures share them in the comments below!

Trails are open to horses and bikes until further notice. 9/18/20

We spy some wild bergamot and black-eyed Susan in this beautiful prairie shot by Joni G. As part of the Rock Island County Forest Preserve, we’ve been working hard to re-establish these habitat-rich lands, and to educate our visitors to do the same in their own backyards. In total, #RICFP has planted 55 acres of prairies between its six properties, and this fall, a season record-breaking 44 prairies are expected to be planted.

NOTHING beats camping in the fall: cool nights, beautiful leaves, roaring campfiresand happy dogs! Sound like fun? Our campsites are open until Oct. 31! Reserve your spot at one of our campgrounds today: http://www.ricfpd.org/Activities/Camping.aspx. Reminder: If you visit the park with your pets, please keep them on a leash!

Good things come to those who bait! Lake George has 167 acres of surface water and is stocked with fish. Get any good ones this season? : Dalton T.

Trails are close to horses and bikes until further notice. 9/10/20

Do your four-legged friends enjoy Loud Thunder as much as you do? We think this picture from Claire E. speaks for itself! Reminder: If you visit the park with your pets, please keep them on a leash!

Lake George Boat Rental will be open today for the last day of the 2020 season.

Lake George Boat Rental is closed until further notice due to inclement weather.

Happy Labor Day weekend! In our opinion, there’s no better way to celebrate Labor Day than in the great outdoors. Go hiking on one of our many trails. ... Catch some fish in Lake George. Have a picnic with your family. Spend the night under the stars at one of our primitive campsites. See you at Loud Thunder! : Vanessa G.

EXCITING NEWS: our new Deer Haven campground will be OPEN for Labor Day weekend. The brand-new campground sits on 12.7 acres of land and features 35 full-service pull through RV campsites with water, sewer and 50, 30 and 20 amp electricity. BONUS: there’s also a new ADA-accessible playground. Reservations for Deer Haven can only be made over the phone at this time: 309-795-1040. All other campsites can be reserved online at: https://bit.ly/2QhKvE0

Check it out! Lake George landed on Visit Quad Cities' list of little known QC secrets to discover. Boat rentals are open Wednesday - Sunday! More information can be found by visiting http://www.ricfpd.org/Activities/Boating.aspx