Clarks Ferry

CLARKS FERRY

Part of Mississippi River - Pools 11-22

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.

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

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

Important Notices

  • Visitors are expected to be aware of and follow Campground Rules

  • This campground is a Self-Service Campground.

    Self-Service Campgrounds allow campers to modify their own reservations on their arrival date, at no charge using the Recreation.gov website or Mobile App. So, if you want to add a night, leave early, or move to a different site, you can do it all from your smartphone!

  • Check-out time is 12:00 pm. Check-in time is 2:00 pm.

  • Campsites are by Reservation Only.

    1. Campers With a Reservation:

    • MUST confirm the site reserved, locate site, and start camping.

    • A Park Ranger or Volunteer will come to your campsite to check you in. Have your ID and ATB pass, if applicable, ready to present.

    2. Campers Without a Reservation:

    • MUST check for campsite availability and make reservation first by:

    • Using your smartphone camera to scan the QR Code at campsite

    • or call 1-877-444-6777

    • or visit www.recreation.gov

Available Activities

  • Day Use Area - Day Use Area
  • Camping - Camping
  • Boating - Boating
  • Birding - Birding
  • Fishing - Fishing

Directions

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

Contact Information

Phone: 563-419-7594

1315 River's Edge Drive
Muscatine, IA 52761
3860 Sunset Beach
MONTPELIER, IA 52759

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