Dispersed Camping in Scott County, Iowa
Showing 27 locations in Scott County.
Anytime Fitness Davenport
Commercial gym parking area in Davenport. Verify overnight policy directly with the on-site staff before staying.
Bald Eagle Campground
A modern developed campground loop within Scott County Park offering electrical hookups, a playground, and nearby access to modern restrooms and showers.
Buffalo Shores Park
An established county park campground situated directly on the Mississippi River, featuring concrete pads, fire rings, and electric hookups. It offers highly maintained waterfront and secondary row sites with great river views and clean shower facilities.
Clarks Ferry Recreation Area
An excellent developed recreation area along the Mississippi River, featuring mature shade trees, electric hookups, and beautiful riverfront views. Popular for fishing, boating, and family outings.
Cracker Barrel Davenport
Level commercial parking lot behind the restaurant. The lot features designated RV spaces and sits slightly back from the highway with spruce trees, making it quieter than average freeway-adjacent locations.
East Davenport Village Parking
Public 24-hour municipal parking lots located in the historic East Davenport Village area. These lots are paved and offer convenient walking distance to local shops and dining options. Perfect for a quick, basic overnight stop in an urban setting.
I-80 Eastbound Rest Area - Bettendorf
A well-maintained highway rest area along Interstate 80 Eastbound. It features spacious paved parking, modern restrooms, picnic facilities, and potable water. Ideal for overnight parking to catch up on rest.
I-80 Westbound Rest Area - Bettendorf
A standard westbound rest area on Interstate 80 near Bettendorf. Features include level paved parking, 24-hour restrooms, picnic tables, and potable water spigots located near the main building.
Incahias Campground
A quiet, developed campground loop inside Scott County Park with basic amenities and a peaceful natural ambiance.
Iowa 80 Worlds Largest Truckstop
The world's largest truck stop offers a massive paved parking area with dedicated spaces for RVs. An extremely busy and loud hub with multiple dining choices, convenience stores, and driver amenities.
Isle Casino Bettendorf
A large, level paved parking lot located right along the banks of the Mississippi River at the Isle Casino. RV and vehicle camping are permitted with security's authorization, with the far north lot near the pond recommended. Guests have convenient access to a riverfront multi-use path, though passing trains and nearby highway traffic make the site regularly noisy.
LeClaire Park Waterfront Parking
A scenic municipal parking lot overlooking the Mississippi River at LeClaire Park in downtown Davenport. This paved lot is highly accessible for all rigs, but overnight stays are constrained by daytime parking restrictions. Very loud trains pass directly adjacent to the parking area frequently throughout the night.
Lost Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area
A lakeside parking area and boat launch within the Lost Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area. Offers primitive overnight parking with scenic views of the water and access to a vault toilet. Popular with anglers.
Loud Thunder Forest Preserve - Riverview Campground
Scenic riverfront camping located along the Mississippi River within the Loud Thunder Forest Preserve. The area features a mix of primitive and electric sites, modern restroom facilities with showers, and convenient access to local hiking trails and playgrounds.
Pine Grove Campground
A scenic campground loop nestled among tall pine groves, offering electric hookups and shared community amenities.
Planet Fitness Bettendorf
A commercial gym parking lot in Bettendorf situated in a shared strip mall. The area is level and paved, suitable for a quick overnight stop. Checking in with staff inside is highly recommended.
Planet Fitness Davenport
Paved gym parking lot off Fair Avenue in Davenport. Standard urban parking setting. Always request manager permission before staying.
Rhythm City Casino
A massive paved casino parking lot with designated spaces for RVs and semi-trucks, located just off I-80. This location offers 24-hour security surveillance and generous open areas, though highway noise is prevalent on the east side of the lot.
Sac-Fox Campground
A developed park campground offering a mix of electric and primitive non-electric sites under a canopy of hardwood trees.
Scott County Park Campgrounds
Scott County Park features a collection of diverse, family-friendly developed campgrounds situated in a sprawling, mature wooded setting. The park offers multiple distinct loops ranging from rustic, secluded tent sites to modern RV areas with full amenities.
Shady Creek Recreation Area
A scenic 22-acre Army Corps of Engineers park situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, offering shaded sites with 50-amp electrical hookups, flush toilets, showers, and a boat ramp. The park is highly popular for bird watching and fishing, but undergoes seasonal winter closures.
Sherman Park
A county park offering primitive and developed camping opportunities along the Wapsipinicon River, equipped with restroom facilities.
Summit Campground
A quiet and clean county developed campground featuring hot showers and electrical hookups. Situated in a calm rural setting close to local recreation areas.
Walmart Davenport
A standard paved Walmart parking lot allowing overnight stays. Located close to retail services, this spot is ideal for quick highway stopovers.
Wildcat Den State Park Campground
A peaceful developed campground within Wildcat Den State Park. Features shaded campsites, picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and fresh well water. Offers easy access to historical trails and the nearby historic gristmill.
Wilderness Campground
A more rustic and peaceful campground option within Scott County Park, popular with tent campers and smaller camper vans.
Woodside Campground
Shaded developed campsites located in the western portion of the park, offering electric hooks and easy walking access to the park's trail network.