Fairport State Recreation Area

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Fairport State Recreation Area

Fairport State Recreation Area near Muscatine offers majestic views of the Mississippi River. The campground is a small but popular destination for visitors who enjoy easy access to fishing and boating.


PLAN YOUR VISIT

Camp at one of Fairport’s electric campsites. Campers will enjoy river views from their campsites, along with modern amenities such as electrical hook-ups and modern restrooms and showers. Advanced campsite reservations can be made online through the online reservation system for Fairport State Recreation Area.

Boat and fish using Fairport’s access to the Mississippi. Two boat ramps provide boating access, with courtesy docks at each ramp. The Mississippi is a popular fishing destination for walleye, catfish and numerous other fish species.

View wildlife at Fairport near the river. Large towboats, recreational boaters, river wildlife and the majesty of the river can be seen from the recreation area.


Fairport State Recreation Area
3280 IA-22
Muscatine, IA 52761


Park Staff have removed both docks due to freezing. The docks will be put back in sometime in the Spring of 2023. (Posted 12/21/22)
The campground at Fairport State Recreation Area is open throughout the winter months, however, water is shut off and the modern restroom is closed for the season. These facilities will re-open around mid April 2023. Electricity will remain on and the pit latrine, located on the west end of the campground, is available for winter use. For additional questions, please contact the park office at 563-263-4337. (UPDATED 10-31-2022)
AMENITIES AT A GLANCE
  • Camping – electric
  • Boat Launch Ramps
  • Dump Station
  • Modern Campground
  • Playground
  • Restrooms