The Mississippi River has been the subject of deep history, tall tales, and a hefty helping of Mark Twain's own adventures. The river's name often conjures images of old steamboats churning along and people with straw hats and fishing poles on the shores. Sitting between Rockford, Illinois, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, you can drive there in under two hours from both locations. This lovely camping escape will put you within view of the flowing river as well as a pond with lotus plants floating on the surface. As one Google reviewer opined, "This is a basic campground with river front access.