Outdoors & Recreation Boating & Paddling

U.S.A.C.E. Big Slough

Thomson, IL - Carroll County

Address:

  • 5999 Riverview Road
  • Thomson, IL,
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Details

Big Slough Recreation Area is a day use facility featuring a two lane boat ramp, bank fishing, and several picnic sites.  The boat ramp enables access to the Mississippi River and backwaters of pool 13. 

A $5.00 daily day use fee is charged for boat ramp access.  Annual passes can be purchased for $40.00. 

Big Slough Recreation Area is located four miles north and one mile west of Thomson, Illinois off of State Highway 84, Thomson, IL

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