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Mississippi Palisades

The Mississippi Palisades Savanna is a unique and beautiful natural area located in northwestern Illinois. It is a large, open grassland with rolling hills and steep bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, and bald eagles. The savanna is also home to a variety of rare and endangered plant species, including the federally endangered prairie bush clover. The area is managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and is open to the public for hiking, bird watching, and other recreational activities.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• River
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Body Of Water (Mississippi River)
• Playground

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Hiking
• Rock/Mountain Climbing
• Snow Sports

- Facility

• Type (State Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)

• Season: Winter,Fall

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (241)
• Width (12)
• Max Length (35)
• Gravel Sites (111)
• Grass Sites (130)
• 30 Amp
• Electric (110)
• Max Amps (30)
• Pull-thrus (12)
• Pull-thru Size (12 x 35)
• Back-ins (12 x 35)
• Site Length (35)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

KE Abney

December 25, 2024

I was a good park to go to and it had a lot of nice overlooks and where you can see the Mississippi River and Iowa and it was very scenic and with but it didn't have a lot of hiking trails and it's a good place to go.

Will Handley

October 19, 2024

Beautiful family friendly state park property. This property is large and loaded with scenic and recreational features. Hiking options are outstanding. Campground has hot showers and non campers can access the dump station for $5. Access to the park is fee free and day use only. I had 2 bars of Verizon 4G LTE Roaming throughout the park. Parking is limited and and larger rigs with trailers are not recommended.

Mollyann Hesser

October 13, 2024

A beautiful state park! We camped near a trailhead and enjoyed daily walks with the dogs. There are so many places to visit and explore. It's on our list for next summer.

Rebecca Vorwald

September 10, 2024

We've been coming to the Palisades for decades! This park is beautiful! The lookouts are incredible! There's wheelchair access at one. The trails are amazing! Photo opportunities abound! Many restrooms and picnic areas! Very pet friendly. It's definitely a wonderful day to spend alone, on a first date, with a family or for a party!

Stan Perry

September 05, 2024

This was my first time out at the Mississippi Palisades campground and I will definitely be back. The park is so picturesque and scenic. It's quiet. The sights are large and spacious. The can post were exceptionally friendly and very informative and helpful. Overall, definitely a 10-star weekend. You definitely don't want to miss this hidden gem.

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