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Clarks Ferry

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🏕️ CampgroundCoralville Lake / Iowa CityIowa⭐ 4.5 (239)
Clarks Ferry
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🐕 Dogs allowed — all 45 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 11d ago.
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💡 In short

Clarks Ferry in Iowa is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 10.6 mi away (straight line).

⚡ EVgo10.6 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger10.7 midirections →
⚡ ChargeLab13.7 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about May 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Clarks Ferry over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 7 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Ratings

4.5★★★★★235 ratings
5★161
4★44
3★23
2★4
1★3
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile3.2/4
Verizon3.2/4
AT&T3.0/4
Sprint retired3.2/4

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❓ Clarks Ferry FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Clarks Ferry?

Clarks Ferry in Iowa takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Clarks Ferry when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Clarks Ferry often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Clarks Ferry?

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Clarks Ferry over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 7 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Clarks Ferry a good campground?

Clarks Ferry holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 239 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Clarks Ferry?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Clarks Ferry, T-Mobile rates highest at 3.2 out of 5 from 38 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Clarks Ferry located?

Clarks Ferry is located in Coralville Lake / Iowa City, Iowa. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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