Campgrounds in Iowa — Page 2

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

448 campgrounds221 County/Municipal Parks95 Private Campgrounds50 National Park Campgrounds

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cars parked on parking lot during daytime

Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake)

Iowa

National Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
An aerial view of a winding road in the mountains

Bob Shetler Picnic Area

Iowa

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyModerate
a herd of sheep standing on top of a lush green hillside

Cottonwood Recreation Area

Iowa

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyModerate
a blue tent sitting in the middle of a forest

Oak Grove Picnic Area

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
green and gray tent in forest during daytime

Sugar Bottom Day Use Area

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerateFree
Lush green trees cover rocky limestone mountains

Tailwater West Day Use Area

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerateFree
brown rabbit on brown field during daytime

Turkey Creek Day Use Area

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
a park with a bench and a sign

Sandpiper Recreation Area

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
cars parked on parking lot during daytime

North Overlook Picnic Shelter (Ia)

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
a pond in the middle of a park with a fence in the background

North Tailwater Picnic Shelter

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
a pond in the middle of a park with a fence in the background

South Tailwater Picnic Shelter

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
a tent in the middle of a forest

Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
a tent in the middle of a forest with a car in the background

Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
The gateway arch monument in st. louis, missouri.

Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville)

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
A white tent is pitched between trees near red rocks.

South Overlook (Ia)

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
A sign in front of a field with trees in the background

Fifield (Ia)

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
a grassy field with mountains in the background

Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia)

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
A park with a picnic table and picnic benches

Roberts Creek East Campground

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
Lush green trees cover rocky limestone mountains

Elk Rock Campground and Boat Ramp

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
green and gray tent in forest during daytime

Roberts Creek West Campground

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
green grass and brown trees

Swede Point Park

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
Rv parked in desert landscape at sunset

Scales Pointe

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
a large mountain with a very tall mountain in the background

Ivans

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
Cabins sit in a field at sunset.

Rathbun Marina

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
a blue tent sitting in the middle of a forest

South Fork Marina

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
blue and white dome tent and camping chairs surrounded by trees

Honey Creek State Park

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
silver vehicle on the forest

Honey Creek Resort Park

Iowa

National Park CampgroundModerate
State park meadow and forest

Gull Point State Park

Iowa

State Park CampgroundModerate
White RV at a forest campground

Lakeside RV Park and Campground

Iowa

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Classic Airstream at campsite

Morwood Campground and Resort

Iowa

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Van camping in desert landscape

Outback Campground and Resort

Iowa

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Classic Airstream at campsite

Red Barn Resort and Campground

Iowa

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
RV campsite at sunset

Riverview Ridge Campgrounds and Recreation

Iowa

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Vintage camper in a meadow

Skip-A-Way RV Park and Campground

Iowa

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
White RV at a forest campground

Whitetail Bluff Camp Resort

Iowa

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Tent in a mountain meadow

Loess Hills Hideaway Cabins and Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent at sunrise with morning mist

Pine Creek Cabins and Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Evening campfire at campground

Adair City Park

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire under the stars

Adel Island City Park

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire and tent at night

Airport Lake Park (city)

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Warm campfire glow

Albert the Bull Campground City Park

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire beside a lake

Alcock County Park

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Evening campfire at campground

Alton Roadside County Park

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Warm campfire glow

Arnolds Park City Campground (Closed)

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire beside a lake

Arrowhead County Park

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire cooking outdoors

Ashton Wildwood County Park

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Group around a campfire

Bailey Ford Recreation Area (County)

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire pit with chairs

Bankston County Park

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire and tent at night

Beaver Meadows County Park

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire pit with chairs

Bells Mills County Park

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Roaring campfire at dusk

Belva-Deer County Recreation Area

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Warm campfire glow

Benton City - Fry Recreation Area (County)

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire on a beach

Bentonsport County Campground

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire pit with chairs

Big Hollow Campground (County)

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire beside a lake

Black Hawk County Park

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire under the stars

Bloody Run County Park

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire with sparks at night

Bob White County Park

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Group around a campfire

Boies Bend County Park

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire on a beach

Botna Bend County Park

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire on a beach

Briggs Woods County Park and Golf Course

Iowa

County/Municipal ParkModerate

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.