Big Hollow Campground

Big Hollow offers 63 campsites within the park, each only a short distance from the lake. A campground host is usually present during the summer months to offer assistance and Park Rangers make regular rounds through the park.

RV Campground

At Big Hollow Recreation Area, there are 32 full hookup sites (with on-site electric, water and sewer) and 18 electric only sites within the RV campground. Each site offers ample room for a camper, truck and extra vehicle or boat trailer. Several sites are designed as "buddy sites" and can accomodate two campers for those that want to share a site with friends or family. Nearby overflow parking areas accommodate additional vehicles for family members or guests. A central water and sewer dump station and modern restroom/shower house are also available.

Reserve a Campsite at Big Hollow

Half of the RV campsites in this campground are reservable online up to one year in advance. Reservations can be made at MyCountyParks.com

Primitive (Tent) Campground

For those wanting to "rough it" a little more, 13 primitive campsites are carved right into the mature oak-hickory forest at Big Hollow. Ample space between the sites helps maintain the solitude of each site. For those really wanting to get away from it all, some sites can only be reached via a short hike down an access trail.

4th Pumping Station Campground

The 4th Pumping Plant Recreation Area north of Burlington is a popular destination for picnickers, boaters, RVers, tent campers, and boaters. The park is located along the Mississippi River and offers a total of 46 campsites. Of these campsites, 22 have electricity. Amenities at the 4th Pumping Plant include a central water supply, a central RV dump station, a shelter house, three outhouses, and a playground. A boat ramp and dock with fish cleaning station provide boating and fishing access to the backwater lake.

Note: All campsites at this park are first-come, first-served. Campsites may not be reserved in advance.

Welter Recreation Area - Sycamore Loop

Sycamore Loop is Welter Recreation Area's most developed loop and features 18 campsites, of which 12 offer electric hookups. Other amenities at Sycamore Loop include a central water supply, a central RV dump station, a shelter house, two outhouses, and a sand volleyball court. Sycamore loop is the easternmost loop (the farthest downstream) of Welter Recreation Area.

Note: All campsites at this park are first-come, first-served. Campsites may not be reserved in advance

Camping Rates

Full-Hookup Sites: $25/night
Electric sites: $20 per night
Non-electric sites: $10/night