Can you reserve a site at Grant River?

Yes, Grant River is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Grant River have?

74 sites in total, of which 73 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Grant River?

90 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Grant River?

Yes, pets are allowed at Grant River.

Are campfires allowed at Grant River?

Campfires are allowed at Grant River. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Grant River, Wisconsin — 73 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (563) 582-0881.

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)

The facts

73 bookable sites
74 sites in total, including non-bookable
1 site for day use only
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 90 ft
Up to 75 people per site
Loops: GRANT RIVER

Site types

62 Standard Electric
10 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 Group Picnic Area
1 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

74 campsites at Grant River

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
01	GRANT RIVER	Management	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	6	🐾
02	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	6	🐾
03	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	6	🐾
04	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	6	🐾
05	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	6	🐾
06	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
07	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	6	🐾
08	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	6	🐾
09	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	6	🐾
10	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	6	🐾
11	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	6	🐾
12	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	6	🐾
13	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	6	🐾
14	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	6	🐾
15	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	6	🐾
16	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	6	🐾
17	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
18	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
19	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
20	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
21	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
22	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	6	🐾
23	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	6	🐾
24	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	6	🐾
25	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
26	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	90 ft	6	🐾
27	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
28	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
29	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	6	🐾
30	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	6	🐾
31	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	6	🐾
32	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	6	🐾
33	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
34	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	6	🐾
35	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	6	🐾
36	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
37	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
38	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	6	🐾
39	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
40	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	6	🐾
41	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	6	🐾
42	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	6	🐾
43	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
44	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	6	🐾
45	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	6	🐾
46	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	6	🐾
47	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	6	🐾
48	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	6	🐾
49	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
50	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	6	🐾
51	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
52	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
53	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
54	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
55	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	6	🐾
56	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	6	🐾
57	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	6	🐾
58	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
59	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
60	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	6	🐾
61	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
62	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
63	GRANT RIVER	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	6	🐾
64	GRANT RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
65	GRANT RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
66	GRANT RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
67	GRANT RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
68	GRANT RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
69	GRANT RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
70	GRANT RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
71	GRANT RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
72	GRANT RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
73	GRANT RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
Shelter	GRANT RIVER	Group Picnic Area	—	—	Riverfront	—	75	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From WI-133, Turn East on River Lane (two miles south of Potosi) and follow the directional signs approximately two miles to the campground. From US-61/WI-35, Turn S on River Lane and follow directional signs to campground.

42.65944, -90.70972 · 42°39'34.0"N 90°42'35.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	28	32	45	59	71	81	85	82	75	61	46	33
Low °F	10	13	25	38	49	60	64	62	54	42	29	18
Precip in	1.3	1.4	2.1	3.8	4.4	5.6	5.3	3.8	3.9	3.1	2.4	1.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Grant River

Can you reserve a site at Grant River?: Yes, Grant River is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Grant River have?: 74 sites in total, of which 73 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Grant River?: 90 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Grant River?: Yes, pets are allowed at Grant River.
Does Grant River have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Grant River?: Campfires are allowed at Grant River. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Grant River

Blanding Landing 30.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area 56.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Thomson Causeway 57.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium 11.5 mi · Facility
Visitor Center 38.2 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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