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Mississippi River - Pool 8

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Directions and Factoids
Directions: Located on the Wisconsin side of the river, approximately 1/4 of a mile south of Genoa, WI with direct access off of WI State Highway 35, part of the Great River Road. Box B, Genoa, WI.

Factoid: Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Dresbach, MN and Genoa, WI. Project lands are located within the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project and the Fish and Wildlife Service Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The Main channel provides deep draft boating opportunities while the backwaters provide a wilderness area atmosphere for the smaller shallow draft boats. There is an observation platform for visitors to watch lock operations and see towboats and barges up close. Goose Island Campground (non-Corps), one of the largest campgrounds on the UMR is located in Pool about 2 miles south of La Crosse on WI State Hwy 35. 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.

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/

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.

Open    Partially Open    Seasonal Closure    Closed    Status Unknown

	Area Status
Lock and Dam #8 Public Use Area								A
Pool 8, Goose Island Park		E N D		X	X		CD D C	A GS	X	BE	M
Pool 8, Lawrence Lake Marina					X	X	CD D
Pool 8, Lower Dike Landing					X		CD D
Pool 8, Stoddard Park					X		CD D	A GS		BE
Pool 8, Wildcat Park		E N D			X		CD D	GS	X	BE
Corps Managed Managed by Others in Italics $ Corps Fees Collected