Clarks Ferry

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1315 River's Edge Drive
Muscatine, IA 52761

Overview

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.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

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.

Nearby Attractions

Clarks Ferry is near the Shady Creek Recreation Area and the Wildcat Den State Park.

Camp site features

Across 42 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: all 42 sites
  • Picnic table: all 42 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 42 sites
  • ADA accessible: 1 of 42 sites
  • Longest rig: 70 ft
  • Largest party: 6 people
  • Power up to 50 amps
  • Equipment: CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV/MOTORHOME, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Directions

From Davenport, Iowa, drive west on Hwy 22 about 15 miles and turn at Clark's Ferry Sign (in Montpelier)

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

219 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Britta B
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Reviewed 9 days ago
Ok, nice view of the river
Arnold S
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Reviewed 10 days ago
Nice camp ground
Steve W
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Reviewed 11 days ago
Good campground, plenty of shade at #37
Trevor L
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Reviewed 12 days ago
Very friendly host, clean bathrooms
JULIE M
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Reviewed 12 days ago
We contacted the host who contacted the rangers about the tree in our spot needing some branches cut as they were rubbing on our camper. A very nice ranger came by and told us that she wasn’t pole saw certified but she would contact her boss. W were told she would come by that night. No ranger showed up. Then we were told that the next day someone was coming with a man lift to cut the branches. No one came the entire time we were there. Please be sure to trim the trees that will rub on a fifth wheel!
Anthony E
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Reviewed 14 days ago
Great site right on the river only negatives are the loud trains that run all hours and narrow roads.
Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in August, when about 24% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 10 years of reservations.

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