Clarks Ferry

Campground · Iowa · 43 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

43
Bookable sites
70 ft
Max rig length
up to 50
People per site
2
Accessible sites
680 ft
Elevation
Campers visiting at campsite around picnic table.
Photo: CEMVR-OD-MN · Recreation.gov

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.

The facts

  • 43 bookable sites
  • 45 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 1 site for day use only
  • 2 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 70 ft
  • Up to 50 people per site
  • Loops: CLARKS FERRY

Site types

  • 42 Standard Electric
  • 2 Management
  • 1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

45 campsites at Clarks Ferry

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceWaterMax rigPeople
01CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—47 ft6 🐾
02CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—55 ft6 🐾
03CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—49 ft6 🐾
04CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—60 ft6 🐾
05CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—31 ft6 🐾
06CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—58 ft6 🐾
07CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—63 ft6 🐾
08CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—41 ft6 🐾
09CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—62 ft6 🐾
10CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft6 🐾
11CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—61 ft6 🐾
12CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft6 🐾
13CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—70 ft6 🐾
14CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—47 ft6 🐾
15CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft6 🐾
16CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—38 ft6 🐾
17CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—45 ft6 🐾
18CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—43 ft6 🐾
19CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—47 ft6 🐾
20CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—49 ft6 🐾
21CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—43 ft6 🐾
22CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—43 ft6 🐾
23CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—44 ft6 🐾
24CLARKS FERRYManagementBack InPaved—48 ft6 🐾
25CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—58 ft6 🐾
26CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft6 🐾
27CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—57 ft6 🐾
28CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—45 ft6 🐾
29CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—55 ft6 🐾
30CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—48 ft6 🐾
31CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—60 ft6 🐾
32CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—48 ft6 🐾
33CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—36 ft6 🐾
34CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—56 ft6 🐾
35CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—49 ft6 🐾
36CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—50 ft6 🐾
37CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—49 ft6 🐾
38CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—61 ft6 🐾
39CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—56 ft6 🐾
40CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—43 ft6 🐾
42CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—63 ft6 🐾
43CLARKS FERRYManagementBack InPaved—49 ft6 🐾
44CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—61 ft6♿ 🐾
45CLARKS FERRYStandard ElectricBack InPaved—57 ft6 🐾
Shelter 1CLARKS FERRYGroup Shelter Electric——Riverfront—50♿ 🐾

Getting there

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

41.46639, -90.80944 · 41°27'59.0"N 90°48'34.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F313548617281858377644936
Low °F131730395162656355433120
Precip in1.21.62.33.54.85.04.03.93.62.82.11.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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More photos

Lounging looking at the river with a speedboat going by.
Photo: CEMVR-OD-MN · Recreation.gov
People at a picnic table at sunset overlooking the river.
Photo: CEMVR-OD-MN · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Clarks Ferry

Can you reserve a site at Clarks Ferry?
Yes, Clarks Ferry is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Clarks Ferry have?
45 sites in total, of which 43 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Clarks Ferry?
70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Clarks Ferry?
Yes, pets are allowed at Clarks Ferry.
Does Clarks Ferry have hookups?
Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Clarks Ferry?
Campfires are allowed at Clarks Ferry. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Clarks Ferry

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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