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Lock #53 - Ohio River Locks and Dams
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916 E. Dam 53 Road
Grand Chain, IL 62941
Phone: (618) 742-6213
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NOTICE: Many states are discouraging or banning movement of firewood to control spread of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Not bringing wood from home to your campsite and not taking unused wood you procure while camping home with you is recommended -- required in some states. Check the following website to learn more: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/

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Factoid: Locks and Dam No. 53 is located on the Ohio River, upstream of Mound City, IL.

 

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