Campground Check-In Procedures 

Online reservations through www.recreation.gov are required for all Class A campgrounds and same day reservations are now permitted. Class A campgrounds on the Mississippi River Project are: Grant River, Thomson Causeway, Fisherman's Corner, Clark's Ferry and Shady Creek.

 Reservations can no longer be made at the entrance stations and must be made online at www.recreation.gov or via the Recreation.gov mobile app.  Campsites may be booked on the day of arrival if spots are available. All sites must be paid in full via the online Recreation.gov system prior to occupying the site. 

If you are having difficulties making reservations, you may call the respective Fee Booth phone number for assistance. It is highly recommended that you make reservations prior to arriving at the campground. Follow the instructions below to check in and out of your campsite.

America the Beautiful Interagency Passes are available for purchase through the USGS Store. Any questions may be directed to (309) 794-5338. 

All campers must vacate their campsite by 12 pm.  Campers do not need to call or stop at the fee booth when leaving. 

 

Recreation Area Status

Last Updated: July 26, 2024
Click on the ranger station or recreation area name for more information.
New status updates will be listed in bold

Ranger Station

 

Recreation Area

 

Fee Booth Contact 

 

Status

Dubuque
563-582-0881

  Grant River   608-763-2140   Campground - OPEN
Boat Ramp - OPEN
    Lock & Dam 11 Overlook       OPEN
    Blanding Landing       OPEN - Courtesy Dock Removed
    Pleasant Creek       Boat Ramp - CLOSED Due to Flooding
Campground - CLOSED Due to Flooding
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Thomson
815-259-3628

  Big Slough      

OPEN

    Thomson Causeway   563-362-8839  

CLOSED Due to Flooding through August 1st

    Bulger's Hollow       Campground - CLOSED Due to Flooding
Boat Ramp and Day Use Area - OPEN
    Lock & Dam 13       Overlook - OPEN
Boat Ramp - 
OPEN
    Cattail Slough       CLOSED Due to Flooding
    Fisherman's Corner North   563-232-9096   OPEN
    Fisherman's Corner South       OPEN
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Project Office   Locks & Dam 14       OPEN
    Smith's Island       OPEN
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Visitor Center
309-794-5338

  Mississippi River
Visitor Center
      OPEN, Wednesday - Saturday, 9am - 4pm
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Muscatine 
563-263-7913

  Andalusia Slough       CLOSED Due to Flooding
    Clark's Ferry   563-419-7594   Campground - OPEN
Boat Ramp - CLOSED Due to Flooding
    Shady Creek   563-419-0857   Campground - CLOSED Due to Flooding through August 1st
Boat Ramp - CLOSED Due to Flooding
    Lock & Dam 16 Overlook       CLOSED Due to Flooding
    Blanchard Island       Campground - CLOSED Due to Flooding
Boat Ramp - CLOSED Due to Flooding
    Kilpeck Landing       CLOSED Due to Flooding
    Ferry Landing       CLOSED Due to Flooding
    Lock and Dam 18 Overlook       OPEN
    Fenway Landing       CLOSED Due to Flooding
    Bear Creek       CLOSED Due to Flooding
    Canton Chute       CLOSED Due to Flooding
    Lock 19 Overlook       OPEN
    Lock & Dam 21 Overlook       OPEN
    John Hay       CLOSED Due to Flooding
    Park-N-Fish       OPEN
    Lock & Dam 22 Boat Ramp       OPEN


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