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Web Site:
Managing Organization:
US Army Corps of Engineers
Contact Person
John Knoble
Phone Number:
John Knoble: 309-794-4523
Fee Booth: 815-259-2353
Email Address:
Camping Reservations
877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov
Hours Open:
The campground is open from the second Friday in April to the fourth Sunday in October. The fee booth is open from 6-9pm daily and 9-11am Friday and Saturday.
Site Amenities and Recreation Opportunities
Camping (131 sites), access to the Great River Bike trail for biking or hiking, boat ramp, fishing, playgrounds, and great views of the Mississippi River and Potter's Marsh Wildlife Area.
Natural Site Characteristics
This park is built on an island in the Mississippi River. This particular island was historically used by the Woodland Indians for trading, hunting, and rituals. Some examples of large Indian burial mounds are still present in the park. Today the island is home to dozens of species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Wildlife and bird watching are popular activities on the island. Research is currently being done on the turtle nests in the marsh.
Site Acreage:
QC Weather Forecast
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
Chance Rain Showers
High Temperature: 69
°F
Low Temperature: 52
°F
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Slight Chance Rain Showers
High Temperature: 65
°F
Low Temperature: 44
°F
Friday, May 24th, 2013
Mostly Sunny
High Temperature: 66
°F
Low Temperature: 49
°F
