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2021 "Along the River"

Along the River 2022

To view a digital copy of the 2022 "Along the River" booklet, click on the image above. To request a free copy of the booklet by mail, call 309-794-5338 or email your MAILING ADDRESS to mvrodmn15@usace.army.mil. 

The Along the River publication provides detailed information on all Mississippi River Project recreation areas including campgrounds, boat ramps and day use areas, and includes a calendar of events for these areas. 

Camping for military families

Camping Along the Mississippi River

Camping with the Corps of Engineers along the Mississippi River offers fantastic river views, outstanding service and great facilities. We want to make your camping experience the best it has ever been. The Mississippi River Project currently manages 26 recreation areas streched out over 314 river miles. Of those 26 areas, 13 offer camping.

To access information on each individual campground click here, then click on the recreation area name.

Camping Reservations

We strongly recommend making a reservation prior to camping at any of the Class A parks along the Mississippi River. This will ensure you the campsite of your choice for your preferred dates. To make a reservation you can either call 1-877-444-6777 or click on the picture above.

America the Beautiful Pass

America the Beautiful passes (previously named the Golden Age and Golden Access passes) are honored at all of our parks and now the Corps of Engineers will be selling these passes.  The pass offers discounts at our recreation facilities. Please click on the picture below for more information.

Camping Regulations

  1. ALL PERSONS WITH CAMPSITE RESERVATIONS MUST CHECK IN WITH PARK ATTENDANT.  Fee booth hours are 5 p.m.-8 p.m. daily; 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays.
     
  2. QUIET HOURS ARE 10 P.M. TO 6 A.M.
     
  3. PETS MUST BE ON A SIX-FOOT LEASH, PICKED UP AFTER, & CONTROLLED AT ALL TIMES.  PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN SHOWER BUILDING.
     
  4. PARKING ON GRASS AND ROADSIDES IS PROHIBITED.  VEHICLES MUST BE PARKED ON CAMPSITE OR IN DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS. TWO VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED PER CAMPSITE (Parking on vacant campsites is prohibited.)
     
  5. HOOKING UP TO WATER, EXCEPT TO FILL UP YOUR TANK IS PROHIBITED.  No hose washing of campers is allowed. Utilizing a “T’ or “Y” attachment is not allowed. 
     
  6. CAMPSITE MUST BE OCCUPIED DAILY.  Equipment left unattended longer than 24 hours will be impounded and removed at owner’s expense.
     
  7. ONE FAMILY PER CAMPSITE OR A MAXIMUM OF SIX PERSONS PER SITE IS ALLOWED.
     
  8. CAMPING EQUIPMENT IS LIMITED TO 1 WHEELED UNIT PLUS 1 TENT PER SITE, OR 2 TENTS PER SITE.
     
  9. CHECK OUT TIME IS 4:00 P.M.
     
  10. NO TRASH ALLOWED IN FIRE RINGS.   To include but not limited to treated Lumber, construction material, moving of fire rings.
     
  11. NO GARBAGE/TRASH MAY BE REMOVED FROM CAMPGROUND DUMPSTERS/TRASH RECEPTACLES.
     
  12. No Solicitation. Removable, “For Sale” signs on cars, campers, or any other equipment located in the recreation area is not allowed and needs to be removed upon entry.
     
  13. ALL STATE BICYCLE LAWS APPLY. No riding bicycles after dark, unless equipped with headlights and tail lights and rules of the road are being followed.
     
  14. NO ELECTRIC/GAS POWERED VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT STATE REGISTERED. THIS IS TO INCLUDE ELECTRIC BIKES, SCOOTERS, 4 WHEELERS, ETC.