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CLARKS FERRY

federal · Muscatine, IA

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  • fuel station3.6 mi

CEMVR-OD-MN · Data Source: Recreation.gov

About

Overview 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. Recreation Take the kids to one of the two playgrounds, play a game of horseshoes, volleyball, or go boating. The Mississippi River draws crowds of anglers for channel catfish, bluegill, walleye, crappie and northern pike. Facilities 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. Natural Features The park is surrounded by large mature trees along the Iowa side of the Upper Mississippi River. The Upper Mississippi is the section of the river that starts in the headwaters of Lake Itasca, Minnesota and flows 1,250 miles to Cairo, Illinois, where it joins with the Ohio River. Nearby Attractions Clarks Ferry is near the Shady Creek Recreation Area and the Wildcat Den State Park.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    BP

    3.6 mi
  • grocery

    Jeff's Market

    3.7 mi
  • attraction

    Buffalo Shores Beach

    3.5 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    2.1 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Contact & access

Reservations & demand

October weekends are typically reserved about 18 days ahead.

Based on 41 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/6/2026

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