General
Hasselroth Park and dog walk.
Located across the road from the Rock Island KOA. Hasselroth is a place where dogs can socialize and run off-leash in a safe, secure environment.
Sunset Park & Mississippi Overlook
Adult Activities
Col BallroomHistoric ballroom. Dancing, concerts and special events.
Comedy Sportz
Audience participation comedy club.
Penguin's Comedy Club
Enjoy nationally recognized comedians.
The MARK of the Quad Cities
Premier concerts, sporting events, family shows.
Downtown Rock Island Arts and Entertainment District
Special events, art presentations, comedy, casino gambling, dinner theater, eateries and bars.
Village of East Davenport
Shops, galleries, bars, restaurants in historic district. Special events throughout the year.
Rhythm City Casino
Isle of Capri Casino
Trackside Quad City Downs
Botanical Centers and Gardens
Vander Veer Botanical Center and Park
Centennial Garden
Hauberg Center
Longview Park Conservatory & Gardens
Stampe Lilac Garden
Quad City Botanical Center
Built next to the Mississippi River in downtown Rock Island, the Quad City Botanical Center offers beautiful gardens in all seasons.
Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House
Located in the Overlook Historic Neighborhood in Moline, Illinois, Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House offer an extraordinary journey into the past.
Camping
Kampgrounds of AmericaIllinois Campground Association Parks
ARVC Campgrounds and RV Parks
Children
Family Museum
Hands-on museum for ages 2-14, with art and science exhibits and special events.
Niabi Zoo is great for small children
This is a great family zoo, third largest in Illinois.
Whitewater Junction Water Park the other alternative
Michael's Fun World 15 minutes from KOA
This is a great family zoo, third largest in Illinois, but easy to get around.
Educational & Historical
Buffalo Bill Museum
Colonel Davenport Home
Colonel Davenport's house is a circa 1833 structure and was considered a mansion of its time. The house is located on the north side of Arsenal Island in Rock Island, Illinois.
German American Heritage Center
Figge Art Museum
The Figge Art Museum draws upon the rich history of the Davenport Museum of Art while setting new standards for cultural, social and economic development. The new facility provides unparalleled social, cultural and educational spaces for the community.
River Music Experience
The River Music Experience - a one-of-a-kind music center tracing the people, places styles and movement of America's River through live music performances and programs which nuture, educate and inspire musicians and music appreciators.
Bishop Hill State Historic Site
Black Hawk State Historic Site
Black Hawk State Historic Site - a wooded, steeply rolling 208-acre tract - borders the Rock River in Rock Island. Prehistoric Indians and nineteenth-century settlers made their homes here, but the area is most closely identified with the Sauk nation and the warrior-leader whose name it bears - Black Hawk.
John Hauberg Indian Museum
The John Hauberg Indian Museum, located in the lodge constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934, interprets the culture of the Sauk and Mesquakie.
Mississippi River Visitor Center
Come experience navigation up close at the Mississippi River Visitor's Center. We offer the best view of locking through.
Rock Island Arsenal Museum
The Rock Island Arsenal Museum was established on July 4, 1905. It is the second oldest US Army Museum in the United States.
Family Activities
Backwater Gamblers
Free water ski shows on the Rock River in Rock Island.
Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre
Black Earth/Big River, Hall of Mammals; River, Prairie and People; IMAX® Theatre featuring 2D and 3D films.
Niabi Zoo
More than 286 acres, and more than 900 animals. Ride the Mel McKay replica steam engine.Open seven days a week mid April through Labor day. Check the calendar for free days.
Great River Tours
Channel Cat Water Taxis
Explore the majestic Mississippi, one of the five top recognized attractions in the world, aboard the Channel Cat Water Taxi! Experience the power and mystique of the river that captivated Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn as it sweeps around the great riverbend and flows east to west for one of only a few times over its length. Get a taste of the area once known as the Rock River Rapids, considered the most dangerous section of the upper Mississippi. Today, with the help of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the river has been dredged and a channel created to slow the flow of water. So, sit back and enjoy your journey on the Channel Cat.
Celebration Belle
Cruises on the Mississippi, lunch and dinner crusies, sightseeing crusies, big band cruises.
John Deere Commons
Festivals
Quad City Air ShowJohn Deere Collectors Center Auction
This is a great event for collectors and sightseerers and Rock Island KOA is the closest RV Park.
July 4th Firecracker Run
Mississippi Valley Blues Festival
Great Mississippi Valley Fair
Celtic Highland Games of the Quad Cities
District of Rock Island Festivals
Welcome to The Downtown Rock Island Arts & Entertainment District. Check this site for the many events and festivals going on through out the year.
Sturgis on the River
A great motorcycle rally here in the Midwest and Rock Island KOA is the closest camping and RV facility to the event.
Taste of the Quad Cities
Bix Weekend
Your Rock Island KOA is the closest RV Park and camping facility to this event. Less than ten minutes away.
Four Kingdoms Renaissance Festival
This great event happens here at the Rock Island KOA. Open to the public, with camping and RV parking avialable. Held Columbus Day weekend each year. Both fun and educational.
Hot Deals
Hot Deal LinkRock Island KOA Hot Deals
Check this link for some great special rates and bargains. Changes can happen at any time so check often.
Shopping, Food, & General Activities
Site Map
Rock Island KOA Site MapFind your site, go to our site map, view, zoom, rotate, and print.
Sporting Activities
Biking Along the Mississippi
Tournament Players Club at Deere Run
The new TPC Deere Run is located between the Rock and Mississippi rivers in Silvis, Illinois, and Davenport, Iowa. The design team of D.A. Weibring Golf Resources and PGA TOUR Design Services crafted a magnificent 18-hole championship golf club. Visiting golfers will find elevation changes of 75 feet, natural rock outcroppings, mature hardwoods, and scenic views of the Rock River.
Theater, Arts & movies
Adler Theatre
Ballet Quad Cities
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse
It's A Mystery
Harrison Hilltop Theatre
An intimate local venue preforming all types of professional theater to include drama, musicals and comedy. Rocky Horror Picture Show every October.