Clarks Ferry

3860 Sunset Beach, Montpelier, Iowa, United States
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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.

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.

Available sites

43 total sites
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Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Birding

Birding

Year-round
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed

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

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Price
🚐 01, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 47 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 02, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 03, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 49 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 04, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 05, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 31 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 06, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 58 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 07, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 63 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 08, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 09, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 62 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 10, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 11, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 61 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 12, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 13, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 14, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 47 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 15, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 16, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 17, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 18, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 19, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 47 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 20, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 49 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 21, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 22, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 23, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 44 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 25, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 58 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 26, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 27, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 57 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 28, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 29, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 30, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 48 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 31, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 32, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 48 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 33, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 34, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 56 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 35, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 49 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 36, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 37, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 49 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 38, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 61 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 39, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 56 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 40, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 42, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 63 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 43, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 49 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 44, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 61 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 45, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV
Pet Friendly · 57 × 14 ft · Paved

Reviews

611 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

Based on 611 reviews

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4 stars 17.8% (109)
3 stars 10.0% (61)
2 stars 1.6% (10)
1 star 1.1% (7)

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Eileen U

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July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

Nice campground. Showers need better water pressure.

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Eileen U

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July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

Nice campground. Showers need better water pressure.

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Eileen U

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July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

Nice campground. Showers need better water pressure.

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Darwin G

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July 2, 2025 Stayed at: 08, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

A great site in the Mississippi, quiet and relaxing. It was a perfect stop over on our journey West.

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Darwin G

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July 2, 2025 Stayed at: 08, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

A great site in the Mississippi, quiet and relaxing. It was a perfect stop over on our journey West.

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Darwin G

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July 2, 2025 Stayed at: 08, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

A great site in the Mississippi, quiet and relaxing. It was a perfect stop over on our journey West.

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Luise C

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July 5, 2025 Stayed at: 12, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

Site 10 is best for river view but has no shade. Nice concrete pads. Train rules next to CG frequently but you do get used to it. Camp hosts are present and congenial. Bath house is excellent with each of the 4 having a complete 3 pc bathroom with shower. Lockable door from outside. Every CG should have shower/bathrooms like this. Nothing directly in town. Blue Grass has small grocer. Everything else is in Davenport. Fun to go to Worlds Largest Truck Stop on nearby rt 80. Welhen we were there the Mayflied were swarming which was quite gross. Ypu need to clean them off your RV, awnings and vehicle so they don't bake on. CG is quiet and other campers respectful.

Starlink was just OK, not great at this location.

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Luise C

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July 5, 2025 Stayed at: 12, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

Site 10 is best for river view but has no shade. Nice concrete pads. Train rules next to CG frequently but you do get used to it. Camp hosts are present and congenial. Bath house is excellent with each of the 4 having a complete 3 pc bathroom with shower. Lockable door from outside. Every CG should have shower/bathrooms like this. Nothing directly in town. Blue Grass has small grocer. Everything else is in Davenport. Fun to go to Worlds Largest Truck Stop on nearby rt 80. Welhen we were there the Mayflied were swarming which was quite gross. Ypu need to clean them off your RV, awnings and vehicle so they don't bake on. CG is quiet and other campers respectful.

Starlink was just OK, not great at this location.

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Luise C

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July 5, 2025 Stayed at: 12, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

Site 10 is best for river view but has no shade. Nice concrete pads. Train rules next to CG frequently but you do get used to it. Camp hosts are present and congenial. Bath house is excellent with each of the 4 having a complete 3 pc bathroom with shower. Lockable door from outside. Every CG should have shower/bathrooms like this. Nothing directly in town. Blue Grass has small grocer. Everything else is in Davenport. Fun to go to Worlds Largest Truck Stop on nearby rt 80. Welhen we were there the Mayflied were swarming which was quite gross. Ypu need to clean them off your RV, awnings and vehicle so they don't bake on. CG is quiet and other campers respectful.

Starlink was just OK, not great at this location.

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Larry C

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July 8, 2025 Stayed at: 07, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

Great COE on the Mississippi. Too bad there aren’t any trails or hiking from the campground. Fun to watch the barges and white pelicans float by. Nice paved sites and roadways. They take great care of the grounds.

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Location & Directions for Clarks Ferry

3860 Sunset Beach, Montpelier, IA 52759 United States

Elevation: 207 ft

Getting There

From Davenport, Iowa, drive west on Hwy 22 about 15 mi and turn at

Clark's Ferry Sign (in Montpelier)

Nearest town

Montpelier, IA - 0.6 mi

About 2 min to downtown

Highway access

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

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: October 23, 2026

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