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Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area

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US Army Corps of Engineers
24Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
1Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground

Overview Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area is a hidden gem located on the Mississippi River. Whether you like camping, fishing, boating, or just taking in nature, Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area is the perfect place. Recreation If you are looking for a few nights of good old fashioned camping, then Bulger’s Hollow Recreation Area is your stop. With 23 non-reservable campsites, 17 RV sites and 9 tent camping sites, this park is small in size but offers one of the best views of the Mississippi. This campground offers primitive amenities, such as drinking water, vault toilets, and a dump station. As a reminder, campers have a 14-day camping limit, within a 30-day period. The camping area is open from May 15-October 15. The boat ramp and day use areas are open year-round. Camping is not the only attraction to the area. Bulger’s Hollow also offers a boat ramp, playground equipment and picnic sites for a great way to spend an afternoon with the family.  Fishing Opportunities: Bulger’s Hollow offers a gravel boat launch for access to Pool 13 of the Mississippi River. A popular launching site for local fishermen, you can easily find a honey hole for an afternoon of fishing. Directly in front of the campground is a field of lily pads that are ideal for fishing. You can also take a short trip up or down river to a find a calm backwater slough for hours of casting.  Facilities Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area offers 23 non-reservable campsites, 14 RV sites and 9 tent camping sites, primitive amenities, such as drinking water, vault toilets, and a dump station. Other facilities in the park include a boat ramp, playground, and picnic shelter. Natural Features Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area is a great place to view wildlife, boat, fish, and camp. It sits along the Mississippi River, 7.5 miles North of Clinton, IA off Highway 67. You'll have to travel about 1 mile on a gravel road to get here, but it's well worth it.  Nearby Attractions Lock and Dam 13, Fulton, IL Eagle Point Park, Clinton, IA The Sawmill Museum, Clinton, IA Wide River Winery, Clinton, IA City of Clinton Showboat Clinton Lumberkings Baseball, Clinton, IA Bickelhaupt Arboretum, Clinton, IA Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center, Clinton, IA Windmill Culture Center, Fulton, IL Heritage Canyon, Fulton, IL Charges & Cancellations As in the past, no refunds will be given if you must leave the campground early.

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Reported fields across the 24 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.

Party limit
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Vehicle limit
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Vehicle length
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Driveway entry
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Shade
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The campsite mix

Standard Nonelectric
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Operator directions

The address to Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area is 4686 170th Street, Clinton, IA 52732 From Clinton, IA: Take Highway 67 North for 6.5 miles Turn right onto 170th Street  Travel 1 mile and the entrance to Bulger's Hollow will be straight ahead.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

24 published campsite records

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 10172130
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
6 people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
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Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site Campsite 1
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Shade: Not reported
Site Campsite 10
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Shade: Not reported
Site Campsite 11
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Shade: Not reported
Site Campsite 12
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Shade: Not reported
Site Campsite 13
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Shade: Not reported
Site Campsite 14
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Site Campsite 15
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Shade: Not reported
Site Campsite 16
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Site Campsite 17
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Site Campsite 18
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Shade: Not reported
Site Campsite 19
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Shade: Not reported
Site Campsite 2
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Site Campsite 20
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Shade: Not reported
Site Campsite 21
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Site Campsite 22
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Site Campsite 23
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Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Site Campsite 3
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Site Campsite 4
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Site Campsite 5
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Site Campsite 6
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Shade: Not reported
Site Campsite 7
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Site Campsite 8
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Site Campsite 9
Campground
Source updated: 2026-09-25
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Shade: Not reported

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