Attention Campers: Starting in April of 2026, all campsites will become 100 percent reservable and will be accepting same-day reservations. As part of this process, the campground will close on January 1, 2026.
Docks: Both docks have been removed for the season. They will be put back into the river in the spring of 2026. (Posted 12/1/2025)
Water Shut Off: Water has been shut off, bathroom facilities are closed and the dump station is closed for the season. Water will be turned back on sometime around the beginning of May 2026. The pit toilet will remain open. (Posted 10/15/2025)
Campground Operations: This campground is 100 percent reservable and accepts reservations April 1 - October 31 until 10:00 pm CST the day of arrival.
Book a Campsite at Fairport State Recreation Area, IA
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
Mon Mar 02 2026 - Tue Jun 02 2026
Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Fairport Campground:
Closed: January 1 - March 31
Off Peak: April 1 - April 30
Peak: May 1 - October 15
Off Peak: October 16 - October 31
Closed: November 1 - December 31
Closed: January 1 - March 31
Off Peak: April 1 - April 30
Peak: May 1 - October 15
Off Peak: October 16 - October 31
Closed: November 1 - December 31
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Off Peak
Wed Apr 01 2026
Thu Apr 30 2026
Peak
Fri May 01 2026
Thu Oct 15 2026
Off Peak
Fri Oct 16 2026
Sat Oct 31 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
Click here to view the cancellation policy.
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Off Peak Season
Apr 01 2026 -
Apr 30 2026
Apr 01 2026 -
Apr 30 2026
Standard Electric
$20.00
Peak Season
May 01 2026 -
Oct 15 2026
May 01 2026 -
Oct 15 2026
Standard Electric
$24.00
Off Peak Season
Oct 16 2026 -
Oct 31 2026
Oct 16 2026 -
Oct 31 2026
Standard Electric
$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.
41.43227, -90.92561
41°25'56"N, 90°55'32"W
From Muscatine, take Hwy 22 east 7 miles.
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