Activities & Attractions

Recreation

Rock Creek Marina and Campground
3942 - 291st Street, just off US Hwy 67, Camanche.
Looking for family fun? Located on the backwaters of the Mississippi River, Rock Creek Marina offers a fun outdoor vacation experience for everyone, whether you’re an experienced outdoorsman, or taking your first camping trip! Camping, canoeing and paddleboating are just a few of the activities available to visitors as well as boat and cabin rental and a marina and camp store. For more information contact 563-259-1876.
email: conservation@clintoncountyiowa.com.
Website: www.clintoncountyiowa.com/conservation/RockCreek

Blue Heron Eco-Cruises
Blue Heron Eco-Cruises are public cruises of the beautiful Mississippi River offered by The Clinton County Conservation Board at Rock Creek Marina and Campground just south of Camanche on Highway 67. The Blue Heron serves tourists, outdoor groups, youth and schools by providing naturalist-led, educational  eco cruises on the Mississippi River. The boat cruises on Thursday evenings, May thru October. Private group cruises are offered by appointment. Call 563-847-7202 or email at conservation@clintoncountyiowa.com for booking information.
Website: www.clintoncountyiowa.com/conservation.

Imperial Lanes & Spare Time Sportsbar
1823 S Washington Blvd, Camanche
(563) 259-1411
For open bowling times, to sign up for a bowling league, or for restaurant hours, contact Jay Garvey.

Camanche Swimming Pool
Camanche High School, 937 9th Avenue, Camanche    
(563)259-1466 (Pool) or (563) 259-3010 (Activities Office)
For open swim times or summer swim lessons, call the pool office.

City Parks
Camanche has beautiful city parks for you and your children to enjoy.
Platt Park
City Park

Points of Interest

Camanche Depot Museum
102 - 12th Ave., Camanche.  Climb aboard this fully-restored 1951 Milwaukee/Soo Line caboose and railroad depot and step back in time to 1899 when the depot was built. The Depot is open by appointment.  Contact: (563) 259-1285, (563) 259-1280 or (563) 259-1175.

Camanche Public Library
102 12 Ave, Camanche. Perched on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Camanche Public Library has a lovely view of the river year round. The library is much more than a place to check out books. We have programs and services for everyone in our community. Nice, eager, friendly, highly-trained librarians are standing by, waiting to help you find the information you're looking for. For more information: Phone: 563-259-1106  Fax: 563-259-1106 
Library E-Mail: bthilmany@camanche.lib.ia.us  Website: www.camanche.lib.ia.us

Camanche Historical Museum
The Museum, located at 1307 So. Washington Blvd., houses the Clinton County/Gateway Genealogical Library as well as collections from Camanche's past. Visit the Museum to learn how to research your family history. Collections include cemetery records, county histories, funeral home records, Old Age Assistance, tax records and several family histories.  The Museum is open by appointment.  Contact: (563) 259-1285, (563) 259-1280 or (563) 259-1175.