Clarks Ferry

Campers visiting at campsite around picnic table.
Lounging looking at the river with a speedboat going by.
Baggo game at campsite!
People at a picnic table at sunset overlooking the river.
Campers walking their dog down the campground road.

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

43 total sites

RV Sites

43 sites

About 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.

Number of accommodations: 43

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Birding

Birding

Year-round
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 24

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

43 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 35, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 36, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 37, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 38, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 39, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 40, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 42, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 43, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 44, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 45, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Electric Only
Price not available

Reviews (594)

What Guests Are Saying

Clark's Ferry is a well-maintained campground with clean facilities and beautiful views of the Mississippi River, making it a pleasant destination for camping and boating. The hosts are friendly and helpful, adding to the welcoming atmosphere, while the campground offers ample shade and spacious sites. However, the proximity to railroad tracks results in frequent train noise, which may be disruptive for some visitors.

Review Summary

4.5
594 reviews
5
69.9%
415
4
17.7%
105
3
9.9%
59
2
1.3%
8
1
1.2%
7

Daniel E

Verified

October 28, 2021 Stayed at: 25, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

5

Weather was PERFECT! Highs in low 70's, Lows in low 40's. Drizzle the morning we arrived and overcast the day we left Oct 11-21, 2021. good fellowship and many campfires with friends. Got some good exercise harvesting some downed branches cutting and splitting and biking with our two Shih-Poos on lead. A little too windy for a nice campfire the last evening so we ended up leaving some un-used firewood for the next weekend campers.

Stephen J

Verified

October 28, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

5

Book Site 10 if you can

Daniel E

Verified

October 28, 2021 Stayed at: 25, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

5

Weather was PERFECT! Highs in low 70's, Lows in low 40's. Drizzle the morning we arrived and overcast the day we left Oct 11-21, 2021. good fellowship and many campfires with friends. Got some good exercise harvesting some downed branches cutting and splitting and biking with our two Shih-Poos on lead. A little too windy for a nice campfire the last evening so we ended up leaving some un-used firewood for the next weekend campers.

Stephen J

Verified

October 28, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

5

Book Site 10 if you can

Wendy S

Verified

October 25, 2021 Stayed at: 39, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

5

It is ALWAYS a great relaxing experience here. The hostess is the best and will do anything for you to make your stay enjoyable. Everyone who is near this area needs to camp here and experience the atmosphere!!

Sherman B

Verified

October 25, 2021 Stayed at: 20, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

1

Our trailer sat 40 feet from a busy railroad. Now I love trains, the roar of the engine and the the whine of the wheels on he track. But the train horn blasting at the crossings at each end of the campground was more than we could handle. And it scared the hell out of the dog.
We spent one night then left.
As for the campground itself, it’s typical of ACOE. Site are level showers clean and the water hot. Play ground for the kids and a boat ramp for dad. This section of the Mississippi runs east-west so we had a great sun rise and sunset.
Minus the train horn it would have been a perfect stay.
I would recommend getting a site near the river and as far from the railroad as possible.

Wendy S

Verified

October 25, 2021 Stayed at: 39, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

5

It is ALWAYS a great relaxing experience here. The hostess is the best and will do anything for you to make your stay enjoyable. Everyone who is near this area needs to camp here and experience the atmosphere!!

Sherman B

Verified

October 25, 2021 Stayed at: 20, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

1

Our trailer sat 40 feet from a busy railroad. Now I love trains, the roar of the engine and the the whine of the wheels on he track. But the train horn blasting at the crossings at each end of the campground was more than we could handle. And it scared the hell out of the dog.
We spent one night then left.
As for the campground itself, it’s typical of ACOE. Site are level showers clean and the water hot. Play ground for the kids and a boat ramp for dad. This section of the Mississippi runs east-west so we had a great sun rise and sunset.
Minus the train horn it would have been a perfect stay.
I would recommend getting a site near the river and as far from the railroad as possible.

Wendy S

Verified

October 25, 2021 Stayed at: 39, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

5

It is ALWAYS a great relaxing experience here. The hostess is the best and will do anything for you to make your stay enjoyable. Everyone who is near this area needs to camp here and experience the atmosphere!!

Sherman B

Verified

October 25, 2021 Stayed at: 20, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

1

Our trailer sat 40 feet from a busy railroad. Now I love trains, the roar of the engine and the the whine of the wheels on he track. But the train horn blasting at the crossings at each end of the campground was more than we could handle. And it scared the hell out of the dog.
We spent one night then left.
As for the campground itself, it’s typical of ACOE. Site are level showers clean and the water hot. Play ground for the kids and a boat ramp for dad. This section of the Mississippi runs east-west so we had a great sun rise and sunset.
Minus the train horn it would have been a perfect stay.
I would recommend getting a site near the river and as far from the railroad as possible.

Location Clarks Ferry

Address:
3860 Sunset Beach
Montpelier, IA, 52759
United States

Highway access

Clarks Ferry is accessible via Highway 22, which connects to other local roads in the area.

Elevation: 207 feet

Distance to downtown

0.6 mi drive to downtown Montpelier (about 2 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

  • Campers can modify their reservations for free on arrival using Recreation.gov.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Safety & rules

  • Visitors must follow the campground rules.

Site capacity

  • Campsites require a reservation; check in with ID and ATB pass.

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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