Whiteside County, Illinois
General Information Websites
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society
Ronald Reagan Birthplace – Tampico
Blackhawk Waterways in Northwest Illinois
Campsites
Moonlight Bay Marina
Moonlight Bay Lane
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-1700
Crow Valley Campground
23807 Moline Road
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-5376
Crystal Lake RV Park
600 East 17th Street
Rock Falls, IL 6107
(815) 626-7226
Leisure Lake Campgrounds
2304 French Street
Rock Falls, IL
(815) 626-0005
Prophetstown State Recreation Area
Riverside Drive
PO Box 181
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-2926
Erie Campground
9480 Erie Road
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 569-7160
Morrison-Rockwood State Park
18750 Lake Road
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-4708
Paddle Craft Sales and Rentals, Bicycle Sales and Repairs, Outdoor Outfitters
Meads Bike Shop
444 Locust Street
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-4601
Green River Cyclery
205 East 1st Street
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 622-8180
Biking, Hiking and Water Trails
Illinois no longer requires paddlecraft (canoe, kayak, paddle board) to be registered and titled. However, paddlecraft do need a current Water Usage Stamp issued by the IDNR – Click here to find out how to purchase.
Rock River National Water Trail
Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
Big Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area Limited Hiking, Fishing
Morrison-Rockwood State Park Hiking,Equestrian Trail
Other Routes of Interest
Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route
Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway