Thomson Recreation Areas Reopening as Water Recedes
Rock Island, IL - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project announces that the following recreation areas are beginning to reopen or partially reopen as flood waters recede and the areas are cleaned up and made safe for public entry. The status’ of the following parks as of July 15 are as follows:
Cattail Slough, Fulton, Illinois- remains closed
Bulger’s Hollow Campground Clinton, Iowa – remains closed, Boat Ramp – OPEN
Lock and Dam 13 Fulton, Illinois Boat Ramp- OPEN, Camping Area - remains closed
Thomson Causeway, Thomson, Illinois- remains closed
Fisherman’s Corner, Hampton, Illinois- OPEN
These recreation areas will remain closed until the waters recede and the areas are able to sufficiently dry out to allow safe for visitor access. For up-to-date information on park closures please visit www.missriver.org. For further information on these closures, please contact the Thomson Park Rangers at 815-259-3628
Release no. 14-042