Loud Thunder Opens New RV Campsite In Time For Labor Day

A new, 35-site, full-service RV campground called Deer Haven will open this weekend at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve in rural Illinois City, part of the Rock Island County Forest Preserve District.

It's the first new campsite built at Loud Thunder in more than 25 years, and just in time.

As more people turn to the outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic, Loud Thunder has seen a significant increase in demand, Ben Mills, Loud Thunder ranger, said.

“We got a late start to the season due to the pandemic, but once we were able to open up in May, people have been flooding into the park,” he said. "Some folks are returning visitors, but many are first-timers looking for a safe outdoor experience — which we have plenty to offer.”

“People have been asking about Deer Haven all season," he said. "We’ve just been waiting for rain so the grass in that area would grow. It's looking good and we’re excited to get it open this weekend for the holiday.”

Check out the full article from Quad-City Times here.