State Parks Near East Moline, Illinois
18 state park units lie within 50 miles of East Moline, including 4 parks across the line in Iowa. The closest is Big Bend, about 21 mi northeast of town. 1 park is within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Big Bend21 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 1of 18 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 131 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 0pets allowed
State parks near East Moline, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central East Moline; driving distance is usually longer.
Big Bend
Big Bend is an idnr site (no designation in title) in Whiteside County, about 3 miles east of Erie.
Hours, fees and rules for Big Bend →Wildcat Den State Park
Things to do include historic sites and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Wildcat Den State Park →Prophetstown State Park
In Whiteside County, in Prophetstown, Prophetstown State Park covers about 57 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Prophetstown State Park →Fairport State Recreation Area
The park supports boating. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Fairport State Recreation Area →Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area
Its trail network totals roughly 4 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area →Morrison-Rockwood State Park
Morrison-Rockwood State Park is a park in Whiteside County, about 3 miles north of Morrison.
Hours, fees and rules for Morrison-Rockwood State Park →Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area
In Bureau County, about 12 miles northeast of Kewanee, Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area covers about 913 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area →Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
Its trail network totals roughly 7 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area →Hennepin Canal State Trail
Covering about 4,322 acres, Hennepin Canal State Trail lies in Bureau County, about 12 miles west of Princeton.
Hours, fees and rules for Hennepin Canal State Trail →Snakeden Hollow SFWA
Snakeden Hollow SFWA is a state fish and wildlife area in Knox County, about 16 miles southwest of Kewanee.
Hours, fees and rules for Snakeden Hollow SFWA →Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
In Knox County, about 16 miles southwest of Kewanee, Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area covers about 190 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area →Henderson County Conservation Area
Henderson County Conservation Area is a park unit in Mercer County, about 20 miles northwest of Monmouth.
Hours, fees and rules for Henderson County Conservation Area →Big River State Forest
The official site lists about 30 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Big River State Forest →Mississippi Palisades State Park
In Carroll County, about 4 miles northwest of Savanna, Mississippi Palisades State Park covers about 2,500 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Mississippi Palisades State Park →Maquoketa Caves State Park
Visitors come for historic sites and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with electric hookups, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Maquoketa Caves State Park →Green River SWA
Green River SWA is a state wildlife area in Lee County, about 14 miles southeast of Rock Falls.
Hours, fees and rules for Green River SWA →Delabar State Park
In Henderson County, about 2 miles north of Oquawka, Delabar State Park covers about 109 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Delabar State Park →Bellevue State Park
Popular activities here are hunting in season, wildlife watching, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with full hookups, group camping, and showers. There are also lodge rooms for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Bellevue State Park →
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Camping near East Moline
- Wildcat Den State Park 25 mi west · Campground listed
- Prophetstown State Park 26 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Fairport State Recreation Area 28 mi west · Campground listed
- Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area 29 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Morrison-Rockwood State Park 32 mi northeast · Campground listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near East Moline
- Bellevue State Park 49 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
Hiking near East Moline
- Wildcat Den State Park 25 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Maquoketa Caves State Park 46 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Bellevue State Park 49 mi north · Hiking trails listed
Questions about state parks near East Moline
What is the closest state park to East Moline?
Big Bend is the closest, about 21 miles northeast of East Moline in a straight line. Next are Wildcat Den State Park and Prophetstown State Park.
How many state parks are near East Moline?
18 state park units are within 50 miles, and 1 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near East Moline have camping?
13 parks list camping, the nearest being Wildcat Den State Park, Prophetstown State Park and Fairport State Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near East Moline?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near East Moline?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Davenport, IA11 mi west
- Near Clinton, IA24 mi north
- Near Kewanee, IL31 mi southeast
- Near Muscatine, IA36 mi west
- Near Galesburg, IL39 mi south
- Near Dixon, IL52 mi northeast
- Near Iowa City, IA60 mi west
- Near Burlington, IA62 mi southwest
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.