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

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Birding

Birding

Year-round
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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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

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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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Gary S

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September 1, 2026 Stayed at: 44, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

Spot 44 faces the Mississippi River. Gorgeous view !

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Don C

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September 1, 2026 Stayed at: 28, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

Trains run behind the campground but only during the daytime it seems because they didn't wake me with their whistles at the crossings nor the rumble on the tracks. Beautiful view of the Mississippi River with tugs pushing barges up/down the river.

My third time staying there.

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Bonnie P

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September 3, 2026 Stayed at: 32, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

Great campground along the Mississippi & great hosts. Enjoyed visiting the Rock Island Arsenal and the lock & dam system on the Mississippi River. Train was annoying because it blasts its horn near the campground at all hours. We would certainly return if in the area.

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Michael P

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September 6, 2026 Stayed at: 14, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

It was an ok experience. Campsite was fine, but never saw a host. Camper next to us locked dogs up all day while they were gone - I think they were working because they were gone all day. Didn’t like they lit up electrical towers - we prefer it to be dark at night when we camp.

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Barbara N

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September 9, 2026 Stayed at: 45, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

Our hosts at the campground were very friendly and kind to us, the volunteer at the campground came by to say hello too, and gave us some tourist advice. Everything was clean. The shower houses are great! So private and well equipped. We have already recommended this campground, and we will continue to do so.
Thank you.

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Barbie T

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September 15, 2026 Stayed at: 27, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

It was ok for the over night stay we had. Never saw the campground host. THE TRAIN TRACK IS RIGHT THERE AND THE TRAINS RUN BY ALL THE TIME!

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Anke S

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September 20, 2026 Stayed at: 12, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

Beautiful Mississippi River COE Campground

We loved our two-night stay at Clark’s Ferry Recreation Area. Our site was beautiful, spacious and shaded, with a wonderful view of the Mississippi River. It was incredibly peaceful, and we enjoyed sitting outside watching the river and hoping for a barge to come by—although apparently they decided to take our weekend off! 😂

The campground was clean, quiet and well maintained, with that relaxed feeling we love about Corps of Engineers parks. We also enjoyed exploring nearby Muscatine and the Mark Twain Overlook and drove over to see Lock & Dam 16.

A beautiful little stop along the Mississippi and definitely a campground we would happily return to. COE campgrounds continue to be some of our favorite places to stay! ❤️

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Scott T

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September 24, 2026 Stayed at: 03, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

Nice place right on Mississippi River.

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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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