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
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Recreation Area
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Fee Booth Contact
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Status
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Dubuque
563-582-0881
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Grant River |
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608-763-2140 |
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Campground - OPEN
Boat Ramp - OPEN |
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Lock & Dam 11 Overlook |
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OPEN |
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Blanding Landing |
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OPEN - Courtesy Dock Removed |
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Pleasant Creek |
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Boat Ramp - CLOSED Due to Flooding
Campground - CLOSED Due to Flooding |
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Thomson
815-259-3628
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Big Slough |
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OPEN
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Thomson Causeway |
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563-362-8839 |
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CLOSED Due to Flooding through August 1st
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Bulger's Hollow |
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Campground - CLOSED Due to Flooding
Boat Ramp and Day Use Area - OPEN |
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Lock & Dam 13 |
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Overlook - OPEN
Boat Ramp - OPEN |
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Cattail Slough |
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CLOSED Due to Flooding |
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Fisherman's Corner North |
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563-232-9096 |
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OPEN |
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Fisherman's Corner South |
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OPEN |
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Project Office |
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Locks & Dam 14 |
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OPEN |
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Smith's Island |
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OPEN |
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Visitor Center
309-794-5338
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Mississippi River
Visitor Center |
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OPEN, Wednesday - Saturday, 9am - 4pm |
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Muscatine
563-263-7913
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Andalusia Slough |
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CLOSED Due to Flooding |
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Clark's Ferry |
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563-419-7594 |
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Campground - OPEN
Boat Ramp - CLOSED Due to Flooding |
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Shady Creek |
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563-419-0857 |
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Campground - CLOSED Due to Flooding through August 1st
Boat Ramp - CLOSED Due to Flooding |
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Lock & Dam 16 Overlook |
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CLOSED Due to Flooding |
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Blanchard Island |
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Campground - CLOSED Due to Flooding
Boat Ramp - CLOSED Due to Flooding |
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Kilpeck Landing |
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CLOSED Due to Flooding |
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Ferry Landing |
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CLOSED Due to Flooding |
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Lock and Dam 18 Overlook |
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OPEN |
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Fenway Landing |
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CLOSED Due to Flooding |
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Bear Creek |
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CLOSED Due to Flooding |
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Canton Chute |
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CLOSED Due to Flooding |
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Lock 19 Overlook |
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OPEN |
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Lock & Dam 21 Overlook |
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OPEN |
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John Hay |
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CLOSED Due to Flooding |
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Park-N-Fish |
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OPEN |
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Lock & Dam 22 Boat Ramp |
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OPEN |
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