Keokuk hugs the Mississippi River at Lock and Dam No. 19, the busiest spot on the upper river where barges rumble and catfish thrive. Five RV parks dot the area, from riverfront steals to full-amenity havens. Park your rig here to fish legendary tailwaters, bike the Great River Trail, and prowl downtown's Victorian streets.
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About Keokuk, Iowa
Keokuk anchors the tri-state bend where Iowa kisses Illinois and Missouri. Lock and Dam No. 19 churns 11 percent of the Mississippi's flow; watch barges rise 38 feet from the observation deck. Chief Keokuk's bronze statue looms over Main Street. Fish the riprap for walleye at Big Bend Park. Catch live jazz at the Grand Theatre. Hike paved paths from Rand Park to the riverfront.
Sugar Valley Campground shades families under oaks near Lake Cooper. Hickory Haven Campground fits groups with WiFi, showers, 50-amp hookups, and sites from $31 nightly. Hubinger Landing tempts budget solo travelers with $18 river spots. Chatfield Park Campground bases trail runners at $26 per night. Victory Park serves overnighters with dump station and water hookups close to downtown.
- Lock and Dam No. 19 borders three parks, including Hubinger Landing for $18 riverfront sites.
- Hickory Haven offers 50-amp service, WiFi, showers, and group areas starting at $31.
- Victory Park provides dump station and water hookups five minutes from Main Street.
- Chatfield Park Campground charges $26 nightly near the Great River Trail's entry point.
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