Lock and Dam 13

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Access requires parking along a gravel road on the Iowa side of the Mississippi, then a roughly one-mile walk to reach the site, with the final stretch running about a half-mile off the railroad tracks. Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, this spot sits adjacent to Lock and Dam 13 near camping spots near Fulton. Fishing along the spillway is a draw, and a small beach sits next to the dam. Campers wanting a developed alternative can look at Thomson Causeway, located about 4 miles northeast.

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Map & DirectionsLock and Dam 13 is located in Illinois near Fulton

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41.89800009 N
90.15400075 W

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Drive Time

47 min from Davenport, IA
1 hr 14 min from Dubuque, IA
1 hr 20 min from Rockford, IL
1 hr 32 min from Iowa City, IA

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Ryan

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Reviewed Sep. 27, 2020

Hidden gem off the railroad tracks.

This isnt exactly a campsite. You have to park off a gravel road on the iowa side and its about a mile walk and a half mile off the tracks. Very beautiful and peaceful place. Great fishing, especially along the spillway. There is a little beach next to the dam. I have camped down here before and havemt been bothered. Frequented this place quite often growing up.

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Is there cell phone reception at Lock and Dam 13?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and good coverage for Verizon.

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