Clarks Ferry Near Montpelier, IA

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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.

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Birding

Year-round

Fishing

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 24

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Dump station on site

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Pet Friendly · 58 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 49 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 61 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 57 × 14 ft · Paved

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🚐 01, Loop: CLARKS FERRY RV

Pet Friendly · 47 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 55 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 49 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 60 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 31 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 58 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 63 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 41 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 62 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 40 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 61 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 40 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 47 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 58 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 40 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 45 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 48 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 60 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 49 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 61 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 56 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 49 × 14 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 61 × 14 ft · Paved

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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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5 stars 69.4% (424)

4 stars 17.8% (109)

3 stars 10.0% (61)

2 stars 1.6% (10)

1 star 1.1% (7)

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Douglas P

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November 2, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

We enjoy this campground but there are railroad tracks next to and lots of train noise.

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Nancy C

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October 31, 2025 Stayed at: 14, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

Small campground. Nice site with Beautiful views along the river. Really, no where to ride our bikes.
Must get used to the train noise. Campgrounds back right up to railroad tracks.
However, Camp Host was very friendly.

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Nancy C

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October 31, 2025 Stayed at: 14, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

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Nancy C

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October 31, 2025 Stayed at: 14, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

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Harry S

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October 25, 2025 Stayed at: 05, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

This is a small, well kept location with a great view.of the Mississippi River, a boat ramp and very nice camp hosts. There is a lot of close train traffic noise at times. If loud noise bothers you then you might reconsider.

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Harry S

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October 25, 2025 Stayed at: 05, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

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Harry S

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October 25, 2025 Stayed at: 05, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

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Janice M

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October 20, 2025 Stayed at: 42, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

Wish sites all
Had water hookups. Lots of noisy trains even during night. Host very nice.

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Janice M

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October 20, 2025 Stayed at: 42, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

Wish sites all
Had water hookups. Lots of noisy trains even during night. Host very nice.

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Janice M

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October 20, 2025 Stayed at: 42, Loop: CLARKS FERRY

Wish sites all
Had water hookups. Lots of noisy trains even during night. Host very nice.

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Location & Directions for Clarks Ferry

3860 Sunset Beach, Montpelier, IA 52759 United States

Elevation: 207 ft

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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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1 mi away

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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Population: 209

Nearby city: Davenport, IA

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Elevation: 568 ft

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