Campgrounds in Iowa — Page 7

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

Tent pitched on a clifftop overlook

Lake Wilderness Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Red tent in snowy mountain campsite

Lake of Three Fires SP

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Camping tent in the wilderness at golden hour

Lakeside Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent pitched on a clifftop overlook

Lewis and Clark SP

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent camping in a pine forest

Limkemann Village Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Green tent on a grassy hillside

Maquoketa Caves SP

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent camping in a pine forest

Marble Beach SRA

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Two tents in alpine meadow

McIntosh Woods SP

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent at sunrise with morning mist

Midwest Old Threshers Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent in a mountain meadow

Minnewashta Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent near a rushing stream

Newton/Des Moine East K O A

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Camping tent in the wilderness at golden hour

Old Blanding Tavern and Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Camping tent with mountain backdrop

Oldham Recreation Area

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent beside a campfire at dusk

Onawa/Blue Lake K O A

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent in a mountain meadow

Paradise Valley Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Two tents in alpine meadow

Parkway Cafe and Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent camping under the stars

Pine Lake SP

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Camping tent in the wilderness at golden hour

Pine Ridge Camp Grounds

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Camping tent with mountain backdrop

Pioneer Ridge Nature area (primitive)

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent camping in a pine forest

Pleasant Creek State Rec Area

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent beside a calm lake at sunset

Preparation Canyon SP

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent at sunrise with morning mist

R Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Camping tent with mountain backdrop

Rathbun Lake - Rolling Cove - COE

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent pitched on a clifftop overlook

River Ranch Camping

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent beside a calm lake at sunset

Rivers Bend Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent beside a calm lake at sunset

Riverside Park

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent beside a campfire at dusk

Sampson Springs Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent at sunrise with morning mist

Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area River Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Camping tent in the wilderness at golden hour

Scenic Park Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Two tents in alpine meadow

Scenic View Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Red tent in snowy mountain campsite

Scharnberg Park

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Orange tent in a forest clearing at sunrise

Shady Oaks Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent pitched on a clifftop overlook

Spook Cave and Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Camping tent on a beach at dawn

Springbrook SP

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent near a rushing stream

Sunset Village Mobile Home Park

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent beside a campfire at dusk

Swan Lake SP

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent at sunrise with morning mist

Terrible's Lakeside Hotel and Casino

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Two tents in alpine meadow

Three Fingers Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Orange tent in a forest clearing at sunrise

Three Mile Rec Area

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Camping tent with mountain backdrop

Timberline Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent beside a calm lake at sunset

Trappers Bay SP

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Red tent in snowy mountain campsite

Turtle Creek Recreation Area

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Camping tent in the wilderness at golden hour

Union Grove SP

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Red tent in snowy mountain campsite

Virginia Grove Park

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Green tent on a grassy hillside

Walnut Acres Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent in a mountain meadow

Waterloo/Lost Island Waterpark

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent under the Milky Way

White Oaks Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent near a rushing stream

Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent camping under the stars

Will Creek Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Green tent on a grassy hillside

Willow Lake Recreation Area

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent near a rushing stream

Woodland Campground

Iowa

Private CampgroundModerate
RV campsite at sunset

Amana Colonies RV Park and Event Center

Iowa

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Campervan at a national park

Bluffs Run Casino and RV Park

Iowa

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
RV campground with mountain views

Buena Vista County Conservation Park

Iowa

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Campervan at a national park

Country Court RV Park

Iowa

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
RV parked at a scenic campground

Crossroads RV Park

Iowa

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Van camping in desert landscape

Cutty's Okoboji Resort Club

Iowa

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Van camping in desert landscape

Deer Run Resort

Iowa

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
RV campsite at sunset

Diamond Jo Casino RV Parking

Iowa

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Camper van at sunset overlook

Gilbertson's Conservation Education Area

Iowa

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly

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.