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Mississippi River - Kaskaskia River

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 - Kaskaskia River website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.

Directions & Lake History/Factoid

Factoid: The Rivers Project is responsible for the operation and maintenance of five dams and seven locks, 300 miles of dikes and revetment and 110,000 acres of public lands and waters for the authorized purpose of maintaining a nine-foot navigation channel on the Upper Mississippi River, and the lower 80 miles of the Illinois River. The Rivers Project recognizes and manages the multi-purpose use of these lands and waters, which include fish and wildlife management, recreation, flood control, navigation, and water supply and quality.

Age & Disability Discount Passes

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 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.

Open    Partially Open    Closed    Status Unknown

2 Recreation areas at Mississippi River - Kaskaskia River

	Area Status
Kaskaskia Lock and Dam Visitor Center
Kaskaskia River Lock & Dam - Recreation Area							D P	A GS			M
Corps Managed Managed by Others in Italics $ Corps Fees Collected