Nauvoo State Park Campground
Open for camping May 1 through October 31. Reservations available via ExploreMoreIL at least 3 days in advance. Maximum stay 14 nights within 30 days. Modern restrooms close during winter months.
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 9:07PM CDT until September 25 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Louisa, Henderson, Mercer and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Lee, Des Moines and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Illinois... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night to Friday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 9:07PM CDT until September 26 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Louisa, Henderson, Mercer and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Lee, Des Moines and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Illinois... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gregory Landing. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning to Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
About
Nauvoo State Park occupies 148 acres along the Mississippi River at the southern edge of historic Nauvoo. The campground offers 105 sites: 35 Class A sites with electricity and 70 Class B primitive sites, plus a 15-spot group camping area. A modern shower building with flush toilets serves the campground, supplemented by vault toilets throughout the park. A dump station and water hydrants are available. The 13-acre Lake Horton provides fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, and bluegill. Only electric trolling motors are permitted. A primitive boat launch and accessible fishing dock are available. The 1.5-mile Lake Trail circles the water through wooded terrain, with a shorter accessible loop near the campground. The park preserves significant history from the 1839 Mormon settlement and subsequent French Icarian utopian community. A visitor museum displays artifacts including one of only two remaining sunstones from the original Mormon temple. The historic vineyard reflects the Icarian winemaking heritage. The annual Nauvoo Grape Festival takes place Labor Day weekend.
Directions
From Chicago: I-80 west to I-74 south to Route 34 west to Route 67 south to Route 136 west to Route 96 north (12 miles to park). From Springfield: Route 97 west/north to Route 136 west to Route 96 north (12 miles). From East St. Louis/Alton: Route 67 north to Route 136 west to Route 96 north (12 miles).
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 80ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (217) 453-2512 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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