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This 11 acre park is a popular Class A campground along the Mississippi River. It has 45 concrete sites all with 50 amp electrical service and many with great views of the river. The park is shaded by large mature trees and recently landscaped planters to provide that relaxing atmosphere that camping promotes. Many of these campsites can accommodate large RV’s, and most sites also offer much “green space” between you and your neighbor’s campsite.
This busy recreation area is open from May 1 through the fourth Sunday in October. Making reservations well in advance are encouraged to guarantee you have a spot to camp when you arrive. This is especially true for holiday weekends and for local area special events held throughout the recreation season. The park is accessible to day users only and no camping is allowed during the seasonal closure.
Clarks Ferry is a outdoor lovers delight, with fantastic bird watching and lots of shore fishing opportunities with our new accessible fishing dock! The park has plenty of trees to lounge under while taking in the spectacular views of the mighty Mississippi River.
Take the kids to one of the two playgrounds, play a game of horseshoes, volleyball, or go boating. The Mississippi River draws crowds of anglers for channel catfish, bluegill, walleye, crappie and northern pike.
Picnic tables, campfire rings, and 50-amp electric hookups are provided at every campsite. A boat ramp, dump station, and picnic shelter are also onsite.
The park is surrounded by large mature trees along the Iowa side of the Upper Mississippi River. The Upper Mississippi is the section of the river that starts in the headwaters of Lake Itasca, Minnesota and flows 1,250 miles to Cairo, Illinois, where it joins with the Ohio River.
Clarks Ferry is near the Shady Creek Recreation Area and the Wildcat Den State Park.
From Davenport, Iowa, drive west on Hwy 22 about 15 miles and turn at Clark's Ferry Sign (in Montpelier)
2022 Fee Dates: May 1 - October 23
Closed during off season.
Cost: $20.00
Reservations Accepted: Yes
To make a reservation: 1-877-444-6777
or visit www.recreation.gov
Boat Ramp: $5.00/day. Clark's Ferry boat ramp utilizes a Scan and Pay QR Code where a credit/debit card is needed for self registration. An annual pass can be purchased for $40.00.
Picnic Shelter Reservation: $25.00
Beautiful! Camped right along side the river. Roads are a bit tight for our 44ft 5th wheel but manageable. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Beautiful campground right on the river. Has a boat launch and fishing dock. Trains really close so you will definitely hear them all night. Friendly staff. Clean restrooms and showers.
Nice campground but the train traffic is very busy and close to campground expect delays when leaving or arriving trains block road
This place was our first stay in an RV. It was set perfectly right next to the mighty Mississippi. I'm giving this four stars because it provided everything it said it would. The staff was very friendly, especially for us as first timers. The views were awesome, very family oriented, pet friendly, and the other visitors were all very nice. We even helped the rangers find owners of a couple missing dogs. The only negative about this location is the train tracks 40 yards away. The trains that go through there LOVE to test out their horns. They go through at Midnight, 5:30 in the morning, all day, all evening. You do get used to it after a couple days but that first night was rough. If trains don't bother you than I definitely recommend this spot.
Wonderful! Concrete slabs, wide sites, right by the Mississippi River. Beautiful green common areas. Big trees. Huge, clean private bathrooms with showers. Only downside was the close train tracks.
