Clarks Ferry

This 11 acre park is a popular Class A campground along the Mississippi River. It has 45 concrete sites all with 50 amp electrical service and many with great views of the river. The park is shaded by large mature trees and recently landscaped planters to provide that relaxing atmosphere that camping promotes. Many of these campsites can accommodate large RV’s, and most sites also offer much “green space” between you and your neighbor’s campsite. This busy recreation area is open from May 1 through the fourth Sunday in October. Making reservations well in advance are encouraged to guarantee you have a spot to camp when you arrive. This is especially true for holiday weekends and for local area special events held throughout the recreation season. The park is accessible to day users only and no camping is allowed during the seasonal closure. 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.