Clarks Ferry
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MONTPELIER · Iowa · Mississippi River - Pools 11-22
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 |
| Location | MONTPELIER · Iowa · Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 · 41.46639, -90.80944 · Map |
| Sites | 43 public sites counted from the federal listing — 42 standard electric; 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 45 of 43 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 43 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 43 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 43 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 70 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 44 sites · 30 ft: 44 sites · 35 ft: 43 sites · 40 ft: 41 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 02:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 45 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 563-419-7594 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-28.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
From Davenport, Iowa, drive west on Hwy 22 about 15 miles and turn at Clark's Ferry Sign (in Montpelier)
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Trip Card — Clarks Ferry
MONTPELIER · Iowa · Mississippi River - Pools 11-22
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | MONTPELIER · Iowa · Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 45 |
| Max RV | Up to 70 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 43 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233459 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.