A popular spot to watch the world go by.
Prairie Island Campground provides a safe family camping atmosphere along the banks of the majestic Mississippi River.
Anglers catch a variety of fish on the downstream end of the culvert under the causeway to Prairie Island, especially in the spring and during high water. The far west end of Prairie Island park adjoins the L&D 5A spillway. The spillway is a popular place to fish from shore.
The trailhead for this scenic 1.5 mile long loop is located near the former deer park.