Clarks Ferry

Mississippi River - Pools 11-22

🏕️ CampgroundCoralville Lake / Iowa CityIowa⭐ 4.5 (232)

🟢 28 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 45 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Clarks Ferry in Iowa has 28 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, CLARKS FERRY #17–CLARKS FERRY #20 next to each othersites #01, #14, #17, #18, #19, #20, #22, #23, #25, #26, #27, #29, #30, #32, #33, #35, #36, #40

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →sites #03, #06, #08, #15, #28

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites #10, #34

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #04, #39

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites #05, #12, #16, #21

Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nightsbook these dates →sites #02, #45

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 10 in a row, CLARKS FERRY #14–CLARKS FERRY #23 next to each othersites #14, #27, #37, #01, #02, #03, #04, #05, #08, #12, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #25, #26, #32, #34, #35, #36, #39, #45

Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →sites #07, #09

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite CLARKS FERRY #01 — A photo of Site 01 of Loop CLARKS FERRY at CLARKS FERRY wit — **Site CLARKS FERRY #01** · A photo of Site 01 of Loop CLARKS FERRY at CLARKS FERRY witDana Mcnamee

Campsite CLARKS FERRY #14 — A photo of Site 14 of Loop CLARKS FERRY at CLARKS FERRY wit — **Site CLARKS FERRY #14** · A photo of Site 14 of Loop CLARKS FERRY at CLARKS FERRY witDana Mcnamee

Campsite CLARKS FERRY #17 — A photo of Site 17 of Loop CLARKS FERRY at CLARKS FERRY wit — **Site CLARKS FERRY #17** · A photo of Site 17 of Loop CLARKS FERRY at CLARKS FERRY witMalia Washington-Cook

Campsite CLARKS FERRY #18 — A photo of Site 18 of Loop CLARKS FERRY at CLARKS FERRY wit — **Site CLARKS FERRY #18** · A photo of Site 18 of Loop CLARKS FERRY at CLARKS FERRY witMalia Washington-Cook

Campsite CLARKS FERRY #19 — A photo of Site 19 of Loop CLARKS FERRY at CLARKS FERRY wit — **Site CLARKS FERRY #19** · A photo of Site 19 of Loop CLARKS FERRY at CLARKS FERRY witDana Mcnamee

Campsite CLARKS FERRY #20 — A photo of Site 20 of Loop CLARKS FERRY at CLARKS FERRY wit — **Site CLARKS FERRY #20** · A photo of Site 20 of Loop CLARKS FERRY at CLARKS FERRY witMalia Washington-Cook

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $25–$26/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆232 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ 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 much does it cost to camp at Clarks Ferry?

Campsite fees at Clarks Ferry run about $25–$26/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

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.

Is Clarks Ferry a good campground?

Clarks Ferry holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 232 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

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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