Fairport State Rec Area

Fairport State Rec Area is a campground in Iowa. The available reviews describe it as a small campground with sites along the Mississippi River. The review information also indicates that it supports RV camping, since one reviewer mentioned that train noise did not bother them much inside their RV.

The review excerpts mention several features that visitors used during their stay. There are fire pits and picnic tables at the sites, and the spaces are described as mostly level gravel sites with reasonable spacing. Reviewers also noted bathrooms and showers, a boat ramp, and drinking water at the campsites, though one review said the water had a slightly cloudy or brownish tint and that they chose not to drink it. One reviewer also reported that Verizon service was good.

Site notes from the reviews include that the campground is along a train track, and train whistles were described as loud. A reviewer also mentioned some minor road noise. The campground was described as not too large, and one review said the park had nice views of the river and that fishing was possible. Another review mentioned watching the moon rise over the river.

Visitor comments were generally positive, with reviewers describing the campground as nice and the site layout as reasonably spaced. The reviews also said the bathrooms and showers were nice for a state campground, and that the park felt small and manageable. One reviewer noted that the campground was picturesque.

Fairport State Rec Area may suit campers looking for a small campground with RV sites, fire pits, picnic tables, and access to a boat ramp. The reviews also point to basic facilities and river views, along with some train and road noise.