Tom Sawyer RV Park

The biggest reason to go to this park is the barge travel on the Mississippi right outside your campsite. It’s time to contemplate life, nature, and what life would be like living on a barge.

The RV park is a unique because it’s on the river. Walk out at sunrise and you’ll see lots of people sitting on benches watching the sunrise and the barges. At sunset you can walk around the campground and stop to chat with people enjoying the sights. It is all very laid back.

Water was low this time. We could see a big sandbar across the river.

We saw the American Queen sternwheeler pass by.

Besides the river, there are several areas that seem almost hidden away within the park or nearby. The hike along the Mississippi can include some bizarre sights. The concrete pipe is cool enough but the dead tree that ended up on top of them from some previous flood makes the sight surreal.

Near the park was a couple of industries right on the Mississippi. Gravel and grain can be shipped directly on the Mississippi.

Hidden away at the park are a few tree houses. These are big trees houses. This one isn’t complete but should be interesting when done.