Mississippi River - Upper
301 Riverlands Way
West Alton, MO 63386-1704
Phone: (636) 899-2600
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NOTICE: Many states are discouraging or banning movement of firewood to control spread of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Not bringing wood from home to your campsite and not taking unused wood you procure while camping home with you is recommended -- required in some states. Check the following website to learn more: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/
See the Mississippi River - Upper website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
Visitor Center
National Great Rivers Museum (618) 462-6979
Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Factoid: Represents the head of navigation for the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project and is located in downtown Minneapolis. The USAF Visitor Center is located at the Upper Lock and is open to the public year around. The Visitor Center provides an excellent view of the historic falls, the Minneapolis skyline and the historic mill ruins along the banks of the river. This area is within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Authorized in 1930 to provide a 9-foot navigation channel between Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN and St. Louis, MO, the Upper Mississippi River Project offers extensive opportunities for water-based recreation, ranging from backwater hunting and fishing to long-distance cruising in the main channel. In the St. Paul District, the project flows through three National Wildlife Refuges, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, many State and local wildlife and recreation areas. Designated an American Heritage River, it offers visitors many recreational opportunities, including sightseeing along the river, visiting quaint river towns, viewing the wooded bluffs along the river, and watching bald eagles soaring.
Age & Disability Discount Passes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers COVID-19 Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information. Updated: 7/23/21
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38 Recreation areas at Mississippi River - Upper
Alta Villa/Spatterdock Lake Access & Brick houses lough cottages
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Alton Riverfront Recreation Area
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Calumet Creek Access Area
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Cincinnati Landing Access Area
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Clarksville Riverfront Area
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Cockrell Hollow Access Area (and Cottages)
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Dresser Island Access
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Ellis Island Access Area
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Foley Access Area
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Gilead Access
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Gosline Access Area
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Hurricane Access Area
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Illinois Esplanade Recreation Area
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Lincoln-Shields Recreation Area
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Lincoln-Shields South Access Area
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Lockhaven Harbor Area
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Mississippi River Access
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National Great Rivers Museum
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Norton Woods Access Area
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Piasa Creek Recreation Area
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Piasa Harbor Area
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Pleasant Hill Access Area
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Pohlman Slough Access Area
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Prairie Pond Access Area
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Red's Landing Access Area
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Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary
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Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary Orientation Center
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Royal Landing Access Area
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Sherwood Access Area
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Silo Access Area
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Teal Pond
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Titus Hollow Access Area
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Two Rivers Marina
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Two Rivers North Access Area
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Two Rivers South Recreation Area
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Willow North Access Area
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Willow South Access Area
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Winfield Access Area
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Corps Managed
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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| Camping |
| E | Electric Campsites |
| N | Non-electric Campsites |
| T | Pull Through Campsites |
| G | Group Camping |
| D | Dump Station |
| Fishing |
| C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
| D | Fishing Docks |
| P | Fishing Piers |
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| Picnic |
| A | Picnic Area |
| G | Group Picnic |
| GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
| Swimming |
| BE | Beach |
| P | Swimming Pool |
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| Trails |
| B | Bike Trails |
| Q | Equestrian Trails |
| H | Hiking Trails |
| I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
| R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
| F | Fitness Trails |
| W | Water Trails |
| S | Snow Mobile Trails |
| CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
| M | Multipurpose Trails |
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