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Sherman Co Park

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Sherman Park, managed by the Clinton County Conservation Board, contains this established campground along the Wapsipinicon River in Calamus, Iowa. The layout divides into two distinct sections: an electric area with gravel pads and more spacing between sites, and a primitive riverside section that sits closer to the water. Both boat-in and drive-in access are available, making the campground a practical stop for paddlers as well as RV travelers.

The Wapsipinicon River is a consistent draw. Reviewers mention tubing, fishing, and paddling as regular activities, and a boat ramp provides direct water access. On land, a playground, horseshoe pit, and a few trails round out the options. The shower house draws repeated attention from campers, with one reviewer noting it is "the nicest and cleanest I've seen." A seasonal host is on-site, firewood is available, and a dump station serves RV campers alongside full electric, water, and sewer hookups.

Nearby, Wapsi River Environmental Ed. Ctr. sits less than a mile to the southwest, and Porth RV Park is a few miles northeast for campers comparing options along this stretch of the river corridor. Reservations are available and pets are allowed. Sherman Co Park is a good match for families, anglers, and RV campers who want full hookups with direct river access in a small-county-park setting.

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Map & DirectionsSherman Co Park is located in Iowa near Wheatland

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41.78000024 N
90.78400082 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Dispersed

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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Drive Time

28 min from Davenport, IA
52 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
55 min from Iowa City, IA
1 hr 4 min from Dubuque, IA

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Reviews7 Camper Reviews - Sherman Co Park

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Many campers appreciated the spacious sites and clean facilities, particularly praising the shower house and friendly hosts. The campground offers both RV and primitive options with river access for paddling and fishing.

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James M.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2025

Small campground, including RV and primitive sites along the Wapsipinicon River

RV site include gravel pads, firings, electric, play area, seasonal host, shower, house, shelter, horseshoes, firewood, available. Primitive sites include gravel entrance, picnic tables, fire rings only. There is a boat ramp for the Wapsipinicon river with access for fishing, paddling, etc.

Month of VisitJuly

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James M.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 28, 2024

Scenic County park along Wapsipinicon River

The campground offers to camp areas: one better suited for RVs, and the other area is better suited for primitive tent, camping. Sites have picnic tables and fire rings, our recites include electric. There is a campground host, shower house, shelter and playground area there too. The tent sites are prone to flooding occasionally from the gun river. There is a boat ramp with access to the river for fishing and paddling.

Month of VisitAugust

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Bunny

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 27, 2023

Fantastic Spot next to the river but very small grounds m

Wonderful secluded spot with 8 RV spots and rustic campground. Nice showers and clean bathrooms. Dump station. Very reasonable price.

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Month of VisitAugust

James M.

Legend

Reviewed May. 25, 2023

County CG along Wapsipinicon River

Park includes 2 CG areas: RV and primitive. There are basic seasonal amenities: RR, playground, shelter, seasonal host, water, dump station, electric, fire rings, trails, fishing and boating (boat ramp) on the Wapsipinicon River. Primitive CG can get loud at times though it has spacious sites.

Month of VisitMay

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James M.

Legend

Reviewed Dec. 13, 2022

Small County CG along Wapsipinicon River

CG has primitive sites along river with tables and fire pits. There is a boat ramp for river access as part of the Iowa Water Trails system. RV sites are available in other CG though host and shower house is closed for season. Playground, horseshoes, shelter available there.

Month of VisitDecember

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Chris D.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 6, 2021

My favorite campground

This quant little campground is my favorite. There's plenty of room between sites in the electric section and there's even more room along the river in the primitive section, which is my personal favorite. The bathroom /shower house is the nicest & cleanest I've seen. The camp host's are very friendly. There's also a nice newer playground for the kids and a few trail to explore. Our favorite past time while we're there is to go tubing on the Wapsi River.

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Month of VisitJune

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James M.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018

Smaller campground along Wapsipinicon River

Primitive sites with fishing, boat ramp needs work but fine for paddling, newer shower house, across river from great nature center- Wapsi River Env Ed Center that has live raptors, snakes, turtles, and exhibits. Good place to gather wild edibles.

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