There’s A Park Hidden In Plain Sight In Iowa Where Two Rivers Meet
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.
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
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.
Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com