U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · IL

Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area

Campsite at Bulger's Hollow Recreation AreaPhoto · pocketsights.com
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
24Sites

The place

Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area is a hidden gem located on the Mississippi River. Whether you like camping, fishing, boating, or just taking in nature, Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area is the perfect place. Recreation If you are looking for a few nights of good old fashioned camping, then Bulger’s Hollow Recreation Area is your stop. With 23 non-reservable campsites, 17 RV sites and 9 tent camping sites, this park is small in size but offers one of the best views of the Mississippi. This campground offers primitive amenities, such as drinking water, vault toilets, and a dump station. Keep reading

As a reminder, campers have a 14-day camping limit, within a 30-day period. The camping area is open from May 15-October 15. The boat ramp and day use areas are open year-round. Camping is not the only attraction to the area. Bulger’s Hollow also offers a boat ramp, playground equipment and picnic sites for a great way to spend an afternoon with the family. Fishing Opportunities: Bulger’s Hollow offers a gravel boat launch for access to Pool 13 of the Mississippi River. A popular launching site for local fishermen, you can easily find a honey hole for an afternoon of fishing. Directly in front of the campground is a field of lily pads that are ideal for fishing. You can also take a short trip up or down river to a find a calm backwater slough for hours of casting. Facilities Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area offers 23 non-reservable campsites, 14 RV sites and 9 tent camping sites, primitive amenities, such as drinking water, vault toilets, and a dump station. Other facilities in the park include a boat ramp, playground, and picnic shelter. Natural Features Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area is a great place to view wildlife, boat, fish, and camp. It sits along the Mississippi River, 7.5 miles North of Clinton, IA off Highway 67. You'll have to travel about 1 mile on a gravel road to get here, but it's well worth it. Nearby Attractions Lock and Dam 13, Fulton, IL Eagle Point Park, Clinton, IA The Sawmill Museum, Clinton, IA Wide River Winery, Clinton, IA City of Clinton Showboat Clinton Lumberkings Baseball, Clinton, IA Bickelhaupt Arboretum, Clinton, IA Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center, Clinton, IA Windmill Culture Center, Fulton, IL Heritage Canyon, Fulton, IL Charges & Cancellations As in the past, no refunds will be given if you must leave the campground early.

The sites · 24

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
CampgroundCampsitestandard nonelectric
CampgroundCampsite 1standard nonelectric
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CampgroundCampsite 11standard nonelectric
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CampgroundCampsite 9standard nonelectric

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

Fees

The "Scan & Pay" way to pay for your campsite is easy to use. However, once payment is made on-site
know that we do not offer refunds or modifications.

Your representative

This campground sits in IA-01. This member’s public-lands record →

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