About Ohio River - Pool 53
Locks and Dam No. 53 is located on the Ohio River, upstream of Mound City, IL.
Recreation AreaRecreation.gov
Ohio River - Pool 53
Olmsted, Illinois · Pulaski County
Locks and Dam No. 53 is located on the Ohio River, upstream of Mound City, IL.
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37.20318, -89.04221
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Weather at Ohio River - Pool 53
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
82°/69°
🌬 11mph
↑ 5:53 AM ↓ 8:11 PM
Thu
Overcast
78°/63°
💧 2%🌬 9mph
↑ 5:53 AM ↓ 8:11 PM
Fri
Light Drizzle
75°/62°
💧 4%🌬 8mph
↑ 5:54 AM ↓ 8:10 PM
Sat
Light Drizzle
89°/65°
💧 31%🌬 9mph
↑ 5:55 AM ↓ 8:09 PM
Sun
Drizzle
98°/75°
💧 2%🌬 11mph
↑ 5:56 AM ↓ 8:08 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Ohio River - Pool 53
Heading to Ohio River - Pool 53? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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