Clarks Ferry

About this site

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 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. 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. Additional Info: This 11-acre Class A campground has 45 concrete sites, all with 50-amp electrical service. The park is open May 1 through the fourth Sunday in October. Reservations are accepted and recommended, especially for holiday weekends. A boat ramp, dump station, and picnic shelter are available onsite.

Amenities & access

Maximum vehicle length

70 feet

Contact

• 1-877-444-6777
• https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233459

Location

41.466389, -90.809444