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    916 E. Dam 53 Road
    Grand Chain, IL 62941
    Phone: (618) 742-6213

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 Ohio River - Pool 53 website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.

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Factoid: Locks and Dam No. 53 is located on the Ohio River, upstream of Mound City, IL.


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