Clarks Ferry
Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 — lakeside, fishing
Location: Muscatine, IA, IA
Price: From $26 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (186 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Picnic tables, campfire rings, and 50-amp electric hookups are provided at every campsite. A boat ramp, dump station, and picnic shelter are also onsite.The park is surrounded by large mature trees along the Iowa side of the Upper Missi
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/clarks-ferry to be notified when sites open up.
Clarks Ferry offers fantastic Mississippi River views with excellent fishing opportunities for channel catfish, bluegill, walleye, crappie, and northern pike. The campground features mature shade trees, concrete pads at sites, and an accessible fishing dock ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Chipmunk, Eastern Cottontail, Cooper's Hawk, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Eastern Milksnake, Painted Turtle, and Garter Snakes observed in the area.
Insider tips for Clarks Ferry: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand No water hookups at most sites; potable water available at central location Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving Campground is adjacent to active railroad tracks — expect occasional noise
Skip Clarks Ferry if: You need full hookups (water/sewer unavailable at most sites). You require camping outside May-October seasonal window. Railroad noise is a concern for your camping experience.
Best time to visit Clarks Ferry: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October per verified schedule.
Nearby campgrounds: Shady Creek (MUSCATINE, IA), Blanchard Island Recreation Area (New Boston, IA), Fishermans Corner (East Moline, IL), Turkey Creek Day Use Area (Iowa City, IA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Clarks Ferry
Cell signal at Clarks Ferry (Muscatine, IA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.Picnic tables, campfire rings, and 50-amp electric hookups are provided at every campsite. A boat ramp, dump station, and picnic shelter are also onsite.The park is surrounded by large mature trees along the Iowa side of the Upper Mississippi River.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
No water hookups at most sites; potable water available at central location
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving
Campground is adjacent to active railroad tracks
expect occasional noise
Campground operates seasonally May through October per verified schedule
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Davenport, Iowa, drive west on Hwy 22 about 15 miles and turn at Clark's Ferry Sign (in Montpelier)
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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