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Grant River Tent Area

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access

Available sites

72 total sites

About Grant River

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 24

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

72 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 02, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 03, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 04, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 05, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 06, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 07, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 08, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 09, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 10, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 11, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 12, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 13, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 14, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 15, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 16, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 17, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 18, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 19, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 20, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 21, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 22, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 23, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 24, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 25, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 26, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 27, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 28, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 29, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 30, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 31, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 32, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 33, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 34, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 35, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 36, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 37, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 38, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 39, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 40, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 41, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 42, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 43, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 44, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 45, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 46, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 47, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 48, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 49, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 50, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 51, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 52, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 53, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 54, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 55, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 56, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 57, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 58, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 59, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 60, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 61, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 62, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 63, Loop: GRANT RIVER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 64, Loop: GRANT RIVER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 65, Loop: GRANT RIVER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 66, Loop: GRANT RIVER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 67, Loop: GRANT RIVER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 68, Loop: GRANT RIVER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 69, Loop: GRANT RIVER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 70, Loop: GRANT RIVER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 71, Loop: GRANT RIVER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 72, Loop: GRANT RIVER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 73, Loop: GRANT RIVER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

Reviews (594)

What Guests Are Saying

Grant River Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, excellent management by hosts Jeff and Bonnie, and beautiful views of the Mississippi River. Visitors appreciate the friendly atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and the site's peacefulness, despite frequent train noise. Many describe their experience as enjoyable and express a desire to return, with some noting the campground's amenities and kid-friendly features.

Review Summary

4.5
594 reviews
5
64.8%
385
4
22.2%
132
3
9.3%
55
2
2.4%
14
1
1.3%
8

Thomas K

Verified

May 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: GRANT RIVER

5

Clean, well maintained, level camp sites.

Taylor C

Verified

May 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: GRANT RIVER

5

overall, a night site and plenty of room. The path to the bathrooms is a bit wonky to navigate at night other, wise a great and beautiful campground. Also everyone there was very friendly, staff and fellow campers!

Deanna P

Verified

May 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: GRANT RIVER

5

Some complain about the trains but you know they're there going in so that's a choice you make. Its sooooo worth it though. The views can't be beat, there's an upper and lower campground and I think next time I'm going to shoot for the lower one. Quieter. Very clean bathroom and shower. Boat landing isn't used because it needs to be dredged. But mostly cement pads so no leveling. Its stunning being on the widest part of the river when it flows east to west. Looking forward to going back!

Teri H

Verified

June 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: GRANT RIVER

4

This is a beautiful location! Very clean and we'll taken care of. The camp attendants were available and super nice. The concrete slabs are all level and very appreciated.

Martin C

Verified

June 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: GRANT RIVER

4

Tent sites can be close together in some areas. Great views of the river. Passing freight trains are loud and come by hourly at times. Overall this is a well maintained campground- majority of campers are using rvs.

Patrick O

Verified

June 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: GRANT RIVER

5

Park was very clean & orderly
Staff was very friendly & helpful
Enjoy coming back every Memorial Day weekend

John C

Verified

June 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: GRANT RIVER

5

Staying at Grant River Rec Area was great as always.

Gloria V

Verified

June 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: GRANT RIVER

4

It's very peaceful there...it's just to bad they don't have more for the kids to do there.

Diane H

Verified

June 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: GRANT RIVER

5

Grant River is our favorite place to camp. The Rangers and staff are so friendly. The campground hosts are constantly cleaning and checking the campground. The sunsets are so amazing. Only downfall is that the boat landing is not usable.

Raymond H

Verified

June 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: GRANT RIVER

5

Outstanding facilities, sites, and camp hosts. Beautiful area. COE does a fine job with overall upkeep.

Location & Directions for Grant River

Grant River Recreation Area, Potosi, WI 53820 United States

Elevation: 189 ft

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.

Nearest town

Potosi, WI - 2.9 mi

About 6 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible from WI-133, which is approximately two miles north, and US-61/WI-35, located to the east.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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