Campgrounds in Iowa

Explore 448 campgrounds, RV parks, and camping spots across Iowa.

448 campgrounds221 County/Municipal Parks95 Private Campgrounds50 National Park Campgrounds

Best Camping in Iowa

Read our comprehensive guide to the top campgrounds in Iowa

a herd of sheep standing on top of a lush green hillside

Sugar Bottom Campground

Iowa

National Park CampgroundFull HookupBeginner FriendlyFree
green-leafed tree near body of water

Sandy Beach Camp

Iowa

National Park CampgroundFull HookupBeginner Friendly
the sun is setting over a grassy field

Acorn Valley

Iowa

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
A picnic table in the middle of a forest

Tailwater East Campground

Iowa

National Park CampgroundFull HookupBeginner Friendly
cars parked on parking lot during daytime

Linder Point Campground

Iowa

National Park CampgroundFull HookupBeginner Friendly
a tent in the middle of a forest with a car in the background

Shady Creek

Iowa

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
green tent on gray sand during night time

Bob Shetler Recreation Area

Iowa

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
a tent set up in the woods at sunset

Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)

Iowa

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
green and gray tent in forest during daytime

Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake)

Iowa

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
a tent set up in the woods at sunset

North Overlook Camp

Iowa

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
a herd of sheep grazing on top of a dry grass field

Whitebreast Camp

Iowa

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
green tent on gray sand during night time

Cherry Glen Campground

Iowa

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
cars parked on parking lot during daytime

Prairie Flower Recreation Area

Iowa

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Ledges State Park

Iowa · ~1 mi from Luther

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park wildflower field

Wapsipinicon State Park

Iowa · ~1 mi from Anamosa

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park wildflower field

Ambrose A. Call State Park

Iowa · ~1 mi from Algona

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park wildflower field

Lake Anita State Park Campground

Iowa · ~1 mi from Anita

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Scenic state park campground

Lake Anita State Park

Iowa · ~2 mi from Anita

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Open state park landscape

Backbone State Park

Iowa · ~2 mi from Dundee

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park forest

Emerson Bay State Recreation Area

Iowa · ~2 mi from Okoboji

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Clear Lake State Park

Iowa · ~2 mi from Clear Lake

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Red Haw State Park

Iowa · ~2 mi from Chariton

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Beeds Lake State Park

Iowa · ~2 mi from Hampton

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Fort Defiance State Park

Iowa · ~3 mi from Estherville

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park wildflower field

George Wyth State Park

Iowa · ~2 mi from Cedar Falls

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

Iowa · ~2 mi from Keosauqua

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Pikes Peak State Park

Iowa · ~2 mi from Mc Gregor

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Bellevue State Park

Iowa · ~3 mi from Bellevue

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Stone State Park

Iowa · ~3 mi from North Sioux City

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Walnut Woods State Park

Iowa · ~3 mi from West Des Moines

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Volga River State Recreation Area

Iowa · ~3 mi from Dundee

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Lake Macbride State Park

Iowa · ~3 mi from Solon

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Waterfall in state park

Viking Lake State Park

Iowa · ~3 mi from Stanton

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park wildflower field

Green Valley State Park Campground

Iowa · ~3 mi from Creston

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Green Valley State Park

Iowa · ~4 mi from Creston

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Wilson Island State Recreation Area

Iowa · ~4 mi from Fort Calhoun

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Geode State Park

Iowa · ~4 mi from Danville

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Lake Darling State Park

Iowa · ~4 mi from Richland

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Lake Manawa State Park

Iowa · ~4 mi from Council Bluffs

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Nine Eagles State Park

Iowa · ~4 mi from Davis City

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Palisades-Kepler State Park

Iowa · ~4 mi from Ely

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

Wildcat Den State Park

Iowa · ~4 mi from Montpelier

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Open state park landscape

Lake Ahquabi State Park

Iowa · ~4 mi from Indianola

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Lake Wapello State Park

Iowa · ~4 mi from Drakesville

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Pilot Knob State Park

Iowa · ~4 mi from Forest City

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
brown wooden bench on green grass field near brown rock formation during daytime

Howell Station

Iowa

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
cars parked on parking lot during daytime

Island View (Rathbun Lake)

Iowa

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
brown and white horses on white sand during daytime

Wallashuck

Iowa

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Elk Rock State Park

Iowa · ~5 mi from Otley

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Rock Creek State Park

Iowa · ~5 mi from Kellogg

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park wildflower field

Waubonsie State Park Campground

Iowa · ~5 mi from Sidney

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Waubonsie State Park

Iowa · ~5 mi from Hamburg

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Prairie Rose State Park West Campground

Iowa · ~6 mi from Harlan

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

Fishermans Corner

Iowa

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Cabins sit in a field at sunset.

Clarks Ferry

Iowa

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyModerate
A truck parked next to a tent in the woods

Blanchard Island Recreation Area

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
A picnic table in the middle of a forest

Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area

Iowa

National Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
cars parked on parking lot during daytime

Blanding Landing

Iowa

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
A truck parked next to a tent in the woods

West Overlook Campground

Iowa

National Park CampgroundBeginner FriendlyFree
Suv parked in rocky desert landscape at sunset

Cottonwood Campground (Ia)

Iowa

National Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I camp in Iowa?

Iowa has 448 campgrounds listed on WilderSpot. Popular site types include county/municipal parks, private campgrounds, national park campgrounds, private rv parks, state park campgrounds.

Are there beginner-friendly campgrounds in Iowa?

Yes! Many campgrounds in Iowa offer full hookups, showers, and modern amenities, making them perfect for first-time campers and families.

Is there free camping in Iowa?

Iowa has dispersed camping options on BLM and National Forest land. Check individual location details for fee information and regulations.