Clarks Ferry
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.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 42 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
43 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Surface | Shade | Power | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50/20/30 amp | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 02 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50/20/30 amp | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 03 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50/20/30 amp | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 04 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50/20/30 amp | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 05 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50/20/30 amp | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 06 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50/20/30 amp | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 07 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | 50/20/30 amp | 6 / 3 | Yes | |||
| 08 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50/20/30 amp | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 09 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50/20/30 amp | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 10 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50/20/30 amp | 6 / 3 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 70 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 44, Shelter 1 are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Davenport, Iowa, drive west on Hwy 22 about 15 miles and turn at Clark's Ferry Sign (in Montpelier)
| Nearest town | Montpelier, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.4664° N, 90.8094° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 13.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Campers Inn RV of Davenport ↗ | 14.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Fin & Feather ↗ | 39.9 mi |
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Video
Video of Clarks Ferry - Mississippi River, IA from Grayson
Worth a stop
Clarks Ferry is near the Shady Creek Recreation Area and the Wildcat Den State Park.
- 0.6 miClark's Ferry Recreation Area - Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 3.8 miShady Creek Recreation Area - Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Pine Mill BridgeStructure · Muscatine · 3.8 mi
- Pine Mills German Methodist Episcopal ChurchBuilding · Muscatine · 3.8 mi
- Buffalo High SchoolBuilding · Buffalo · 4.6 mi
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Clarks Ferry?
Sites at Clarks Ferry are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Clarks Ferry?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Clarks Ferry have?
45 sites, including 42 standard sites with power and 1 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Clarks Ferry?
The longest site here provides 70 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Clarks Ferry have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Clarks Ferry?
A boat ramp, dump station, and picnic shelter are also onsite.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Clarks Ferry?
Yes, pets are allowed at Clarks Ferry. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Clarks Ferry?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Clarks Ferry?
Sites 44 and Shelter 1 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Clarks Ferry?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Clarks Ferry?
Take the kids to one of the two playgrounds, play a game of horseshoes, volleyball, or go boating. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Clarks Ferry?
Montpelier, Iowa. Clarks Ferry is near the Shady Creek Recreation Area and the Wildcat Den State Park.
Source: Getting there