Great River Campground

Star4.40
90 reviews
Great River Campground
Scenic ViewsGreat Hiking

Quick Facts

1,266 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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Great River Campground
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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.40

Recommended

Based on 90 reviews

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"Campers consistently praise Great River Campground for its stunning Mississippi River bluffs, well-kept facilities, spacious and semi-private wooded sites, and a good small trail system with several overlooks. Staff and bathrooms are generally described as clean and helpful, though the campground is intentionally rustic with no electrical hookups and limited services."

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Great River Campground

Great River Campground

43.9389, -91.3856

Best Time to Camp at Great River Campground

Best
Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.5 / 5

Oak-hickory woods and bluff vistas suggest excellent fall color and scenery.

Planning Tips

    About Great River Campground

    Your outdoor fun doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down -- pitch a tent and spend the night! Attend evening naturalist activities, take a moonlit walk, or just sit around your campfire roasting marshmallows and telling stories.

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    Policies & Safety

    No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
    No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

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    4.4
    90 reviews
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    Great River Campground is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Campers consistently praise Great River Campground for its stunning Mississippi River bluffs, well-kept facilities, spacious and semi-private wooded sites, and a good small trail system with several overlooks. Staff and bathrooms are generally described as clean and helpful, though the campground is intentionally rustic with no electrical hookups and limited services.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 90 reviews

    What Campers Love

    ["Spectacular views of the Mississippi River valley and multiple scenic overlooks (Kearns Valley mentioned).","Well-maintained, modern/clean restrooms and showers (several reviewers note daily...
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    Based on 90 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    ["Reserve in advance — several reviewers recommend reservations and note the campground fills.","Bring plenty of bug spray and other insect protection (mosquitoes reported as intense at...
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    Based on 90 reviews
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