Ferry Landing Recreation Area Offers Dispersed Camping In Iowa

Have you ever felt like you truly wanted to get away from everyone around you? If you need some peace and quiet to relax and reset, consider a trip out to Ferry Landing Recreation Area. This hidden little park is one of Iowa’s most underrated gems and offers dispersed camping right on the riverbanks.

Way out by Port Louisa, you’ll find the confluence of the Iowa River and Mississippi River, where the waters of the Iowa join in on the journey down to the Delta.

Google Street View It can be hard to find, so Click HERE for a map.

Not many people know that there’s a scenic and welcoming riverfront park hidden right where these two rivers meet!

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At Ferry Landing Recreation Area, you’ll find a great spot for wildlife spotting, birdwatching, picnicking, and dispersed, primitive camping.

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Follow a series of quiet and rural back roads from Highway 61 until you hit a dead end right on the water. There’s plenty of room to park, and chances are you won’t see a single soul

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There aren’t any marked hiking trails, but with a sense of adventure, you can find your own pathways to explore.

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Ferry Landing offers free, dispersed camping. Bring your tent and set it up just steps away from the roaring rivers!

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While dark skies can be hard to find in Eastern Iowa, this hidden gem of a park is far enough from any big towns and you’ll be able to catch an unbelievable view of the stars.

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When it comes to getting away from it all, it’s hard to beat the peace and quiet of Ferry Landing Recreation Area.

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It can be hard to find, so Click HERE for a map.

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For more remote hiking and camping in the Hawkeye State, read This Iowa River Is So Remote That The Campsites Are Only Accessible By Boat.

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Address: 6998 Co Rd X71, Oakville, IA 52646, USA