Site Details

Mississippi River Lock & Dam 9 - Allamakee County

GPS Coordinates: 43.2248642, -91.1181378

Management: None listed

Directions: North of Harper’s Ferry in Allamakee Co. About 2.5 miles north of Harper’s Ferry along X-52/Great River Rd. turn right, as X-52 curves left, onto Red Oak Rd. Quickly turn right again onto an access road, and follow this about 3/4 mile to a parking area. Tundra Swans - follow Red Oak Rd. (above) upriver about 1.5 miles, and look for a cove where the swans gather.

Important Bird Area: IBA Entry for Mississippi River Lock & Dam 9