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Grant River

Mississippi River - Pools 11-22

Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Fri, Sep 11

27

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Sat, Sep 12

35

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Sun, Sep 13

53

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Mon, Sep 14

53

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Tue, Sep 15

48

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Wed, Sep 16

46

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Thu, Sep 17

42

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Fri, Sep 18

26

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Sat, Sep 19

24

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Sun, Sep 20

44

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Mon, Sep 21

41

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Tue, Sep 22

41

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Wed, Sep 23

43

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Thu, Sep 24

37

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Spread along the banks of the Upper Mississippi River, the Grant River Campground, located in the "Catfish Capital of Wisconsin," is a modern campground that offers a plethora of outdoor and recreational activities. Picnic shelter and a playgrounds create an ideal environment for a small party or family get-together. Surrounding the large campsite is a lush river landscape with towering bluffs and beautiful sunsets, creating a nature experience for visitors without losing the comforts of modern camping.

max Stay

14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Picnic shelter and a playgrounds create an ideal environment for a small party or family get-together. Both tent and RV sites are available, and amenities like showers, drinking water and flush toilets offer a comfortable camping experience.

Natural Features

Surrounding the large campsite is a lush river landscape with towering bluffs and beautiful sunsets, creating a nature experience for visitors without losing the comforts of modern camping.

Recreation

The famous fishing on the Mississippi River draws crowds of anglers each year. The most popular species is the channel catfish, earning the city of Potosi the nickname "Catfish Capital of Wisconsin." Other species include bluegill, walleye, crappie, northern pike and bass. Best to try your luck in the spring before the rice field grows up. There is boat ramp access within the campground, but can be chalenging for larger vessels as water levels drop and aquatic vegetation grows up.

Nearby Attractions

Potosi Brewing Company Restauraunt & Museum (Potosi, WI - 2 miles) Lock and Dam 11 (Dubuque, IA - 19 miles) National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium (Dubuque, IA - 20 miles) Diamond Jo Casino & The Q Casino (Dubuque, IA - 20 miles) Historic sites, Antiques, Fine Dining (Galena, IL - 28 miles)

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

74 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site Shelter

GRANT RIVER

GROUP PICNIC AREA

vehicle

75

people

Yes

shade

Site 66

GRANT RIVER

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 26

GRANT RIVER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

90 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 52

GRANT RIVER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 11

GRANT RIVER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 40

GRANT RIVER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 35

GRANT RIVER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

55 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 73

GRANT RIVER

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 22

GRANT RIVER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 07

GRANT RIVER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 01

GRANT RIVER

MANAGEMENT

55 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 50

GRANT RIVER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 25

GRANT RIVER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 68

GRANT RIVER

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 43

GRANT RIVER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 03

GRANT RIVER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 63

GRANT RIVER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 54

GRANT RIVER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 39

GRANT RIVER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 61

GRANT RIVER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 72

GRANT RIVER

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 05

GRANT RIVER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

55 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 38

GRANT RIVER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 47

GRANT RIVER

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

This campground is a Self-Service Campground. Self-Service Campgrounds allow campers to modify their own reservations on their arrival date, at no charge using the Recreation.gov website or Mobile App. So, if you want to add a night, leave early, or move to a different site, you can do it all from your smartphone! Check-out time is 12:00 pm. Check-in time is 2:00 pm. Campsites are by Reservation Only. 1. Campers With a Reservation: MUST confirm the site reserved, locate site, and start camping. A Park Ranger or Volunteer will come to your campsite to check you in. Have your ID and ATB pass, if applicable, ready to present. 2. Campers Without a Reservation: MUST check for campsite availability and make reservation first by: Using your smartphone camera to scan the QR Code at campsite or call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Pets must be on a six (6) foot leash at all times.
No parking on grass. Two (2) vehicles per site.

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Common questions

Is Grant River available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Fri, Sep 11. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Grant River?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.