Recreation area

Pool 4, Riecks Lake Park

Mississippi River - Pool 4 · Fountain City · Wisconsin — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

This recreation area is part of Mississippi River - Pool 4

About Mississippi River - Pool 4

Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Red Wing, MN and Winona, MN. Project lands are located within the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project and the Fish and Wildlife Service Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The Main channel provides deep draft boating opportunities while the backwaters provide a wilderness area atmosphere for the smaller shallow draft boats. There is an observation platform for visitors to watch lock operations and see towboats and barges up close. Authorized in 1930 to provide a 9-foot navigation channel between Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN and St. Louis, MO, the Upper Mississippi River Project offers extensive opportunities for water-based recreation, ranging from backwater hunting and fishing to long-distance cruising in the main channel. In the St. Paul District, the project flows through three National Wildlife Refuges, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, many State and local wildlife and recreation areas. Designated an American Heritage River, it offers visitors many recreational opportunities, including sightseeing along the river, visiting quaint river towns, viewing the wooded bluffs along the river, and watching bald eagles soaring.

Describes the wider recreation area this campground sits in. Source: Recreation.gov.

Getting there

Located on the Wisconsin side of the river, within the city of Alma, WI, access off of WI State Highway 35, part of the Great River Road. PO Box 325, Alma, WI.

Directions to Mississippi River - Pool 4, not to this specific campground.

Elevation
684 ft
Contact
(608) 687-3011
Mississippi River - Pool 4 office

Activities

  • CAMPING
  • PICNICKING
  • PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.