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Fairport State Recreation Area, IA

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For a different type of camping experience, why not try the Fairport Recreation Area Campground. Fairport is located right on the Mississippi River ...[more]
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Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
32 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
26 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
33 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
32 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
32 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
32 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
32 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
42 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
43 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
36 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
42 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
36 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
38 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Fairport Recreation Area Campground
Standard Electric
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Footnotes: (applicable only where specifically marked above)
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Overview

Description

For a different type of camping experience, why not try the Fairport Recreation Area Campground. Fairport is located right on the Mississippi River and the campground offers campsites with electrical hook-ups, modern restroom and shower facilities, as well as a trailer dump station.

There are two boat ramps available at the Fairport area and provide plenty of boating access to the "Father of Waters." There are also courtesy docks for loading and unloading boats.

The Fairport Recreation Area provides excellent access and viewing of the Mississippi River. The large towboats, recreational boaters, river wildlife (especially birds) and the majesty of the river all parade in front of the campground.



Nearby Towns
Muscatine, Iowa is located seven miles west of Fairport Recreation Area. Davenport, the third largest city in Iowa, is located twenty miles east of the park.

Booking Window
Tue Apr 22 2025 - Sun Jul 20 2025

Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates
Fairport Campground:
Closed: January 1 - March 15
Walk In: March 16 - March 31
Off Peak: April 1 - April 30
Peak: May 1 - October 15
Off Peak: October 16 - October 31
Walk In: November 1 - 15
Closed: November 16 -December 31

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Off Peak
Tue Apr 01 2025
Wed Apr 30 2025
Peak
Thu May 01 2025
Wed Oct 15 2025
Off Peak
Thu Oct 16 2025
Fri Oct 31 2025
Walk In
Sat Nov 01 2025
Tue Mar 31 2026
Off Peak
Wed Apr 01 2026
Thu Apr 30 2026
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Information Center
  • Jet Skiing
  • Modern Restroom
  • Parking
  • Playground
  • Powerboating
  • Registration Building
  • Restrooms
  • River/Stream
  • Sail Boating
  • Showers
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Trash Dumpster
  • Walking
  • Water Hydrants
Greater Than 1 Mile
  • Dock, Boat
  • Fish Hatchery
  • Fuel, Boats
  • Marina
Within 10 Miles
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Church
  • Fuel, Vehicles
  • Golf
  • Medical Clinic
  • Motel
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • Grocery Store
  • Hospital
Fees and Cancellation Policies

Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Off Peak Season
Apr 01 2025 -
Apr 30 2025
Standard Electric
$12.00-$20.00
Peak Season
May 01 2025 -
Oct 15 2025
Standard Electric
$18.00-$23.00
Off Peak Season
Oct 16 2025 -
Oct 31 2025
Standard Electric
$12.00-$20.00
Walk In Season
Nov 01 2025 -
Mar 31 2026
Standard Electric
$20.00
Off Peak Season
Apr 01 2026 -
Apr 30 2026
Standard Electric
$12.00-$20.00

*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.43227, -90.92561
41°25'56"N, 90°55'32"W

From Muscatine, take Hwy 22 east 7 miles.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Fairport State Recreation Area
1884 Wildcat Den Road
Muscatine  IA  52761
Phone Number:
Information:  (563) 263-4337
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