Campgrounds in Iowa — Page 6

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

Campfire beside a lake

Twin Bridges County Park (Primitive)

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Evening campfire at campground

Veterans Memorial City Park

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Campfire under the stars

Walnut Grove County Park

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Campfire under the stars

Waubonsie Trail Park (City)

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Campfire on a beach

Waukon City Park

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Evening campfire at campground

Welter Recreation Area/Lower Skunk River Access (County)

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Evening campfire at campground

West Idlewild County Campground (Primitive)

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Campfire with sparks at night

West Lake County Park

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Campfire cooking outdoors

Westside City Park

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Campfire beside a lake

Wilkinson Pioneer County Park

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Campfire on a beach

Willow Lake County Recreation Area

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Campfire pit with chairs

Wilson Lake County Park

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Roaring campfire at dusk

Windmill Lake City Park

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Campfire and tent at night

Winterset City Park

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Campfire on a beach

Wolden County Recreation Area and Campground

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Campfire with sparks at night

Wolf Creek County Recreation Area

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Group around a campfire

Yellow Banks County Park

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Evening campfire at campground

Yellow Smoke County Park

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Tent camping in a pine forest

59er Motel and Campground

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Orange tent in a forest clearing at sunrise

Andy Mountain Campground

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Camping tent in the wilderness at golden hour

Backbone SP

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Tent pitched on a clifftop overlook

Battle of Athens Historical Site SP

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Camping tent with mountain backdrop

Beaver Lake Campground

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Two tents in alpine meadow

Big H Campground

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Tent under the Milky Way

Big Joe's Little Campground

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Tent pitched on a clifftop overlook

Black Hawk SP

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Tent under the Milky Way

Bridgeport Campground

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Tent beside a campfire at dusk

Brinton Timber Park

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Tent at sunrise with morning mist

Brushy Creek SRA

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Camping tent with mountain backdrop

Camp Cresent

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Red tent in snowy mountain campsite

Camp at the Woods

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Tent camping under the stars

Clayton Hills Campground

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Camping tent on a beach at dawn

Colony Country Campground

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Green tent on a grassy hillside

Country Home Motel and Campground

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Tent camping under the stars

Dayton Oaks Camp

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Private CampgroundModerate
Tent at sunrise with morning mist

Deer Ridge Campground

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Two tents in alpine meadow

Des Moines West K O A

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Red tent in snowy mountain campsite

Dolliver Memorial SP

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Green tent on a grassy hillside

Echo Valley SP

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Camping tent with mountain backdrop

Eden Valley Wildlife Refuge

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Private CampgroundModerate
Camping tent with mountain backdrop

Elinor Bedell SP

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Tent camping under the stars

Finley's Landing Park

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Private CampgroundModerate
Tent under the Milky Way

Frenchman's Landing Campground

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Tent beside a calm lake at sunset

Grotto of the Redemption Campground

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Tent near a rushing stream

Hickory Haven Campground

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Two tents in alpine meadow

Hidden Acres Christian Center Campground

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Tent at sunrise with morning mist

Highland General Store Campground

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Tent near a rushing stream

Hitchcock Nature Center Campground

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Tent beside a campfire at dusk

Honey Creek Campground

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Private CampgroundModerate
Tent camping under the stars

Hoot Owl Hollow Campground

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Tent pitched on a clifftop overlook

Hunt's Cedar River Campground

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Private CampgroundModerate
Tent under the Milky Way

Hutchinson Family Farms Campground

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Private CampgroundModerate
Tent beside a campfire at dusk

I-29 Hwy 34 Campground

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Private CampgroundModerate
Tent camping in a pine forest

Iowa State Fair Campground

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Private CampgroundModerate
Tent under the Milky Way

J J Camping

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Red tent in snowy mountain campsite

Koch's Meadow Lake Campground

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Private CampgroundModerate
Orange tent in a forest clearing at sunrise

Lake Keomah SP

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Private CampgroundModerate
Red tent in snowy mountain campsite

Lake Pahoja Recreation Area - Lakeview Campground

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Private CampgroundModerate
Orange tent in a forest clearing at sunrise

Lake Red Rock - Ivan's Campground - COE

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Private CampgroundModerate
Tent in a mountain meadow

Lake Sugema Campgrounds

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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.