Camping Near Iowa City, IA

30 campgrounds within 50 miles of Iowa City.

30 nearby11 National Park Campgrounds8 County/Municipal Parks4 Private Campgrounds
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Campfire under the stars

Edgewater City Campground

Iowa · 3.1 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
brown rabbit on brown field during daytime

Turkey Creek Day Use Area

Iowa · 4.8 mi

National Park CampgroundModerate
Lush green trees cover rocky limestone mountains

Tailwater West Day Use Area

Iowa · 4.8 mi

National Park CampgroundModerateFree
Suv parked in rocky desert landscape at sunset

Cottonwood Campground (Ia)

Iowa · 4.9 mi

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

Tailwater East Campground

Iowa · 4.9 mi

National Park CampgroundFull HookupBeginner Friendly
A truck parked next to a tent in the woods

West Overlook Campground

Iowa · 5.0 mi

National Park CampgroundBeginner FriendlyFree
cars parked on parking lot during daytime

Linder Point Campground

Iowa · 5.1 mi

National Park CampgroundFull HookupBeginner Friendly
Camping tent on a beach at dawn

Colony Country Campground

Iowa · 7.3 mi

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

Sugar Bottom Campground

Iowa · 7.4 mi

National Park CampgroundFull HookupBeginner FriendlyFree
green and gray tent in forest during daytime

Sugar Bottom Day Use Area

Iowa · 8.0 mi

National Park CampgroundModerateFree
State park lake at sunrise

Lake Macbride State Park

Iowa · 10.4 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
RV campsite at sunset

Riverside Casino and Golf Resort

Iowa · 10.9 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Rv parked in desert landscape at sunset

Scales Pointe

Iowa · 11.1 mi

National Park CampgroundModerate
green-leafed tree near body of water

Sandy Beach Camp

Iowa · 11.8 mi

National Park CampgroundFull HookupBeginner Friendly
Evening campfire at campground

FW Kent County Park

Iowa · 12.1 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Cozy RV campsite with string lights

Sleepy Hollow RV Park

Iowa · 15.3 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Campfire flames closeup

City of Kalona Campground

Iowa · 15.3 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Wooded state park trail

Palisades-Kepler State Park

Iowa · 17.7 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tent pitched on a clifftop overlook

Hunt's Cedar River Campground

Iowa · 19.8 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent at sunrise with morning mist

Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area River Campground

Iowa · 20.5 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Red tent in snowy mountain campsite

Koch's Meadow Lake Campground

Iowa · 21.6 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
RV campsite at sunset

Amana Colonies RV Park and Event Center

Iowa · 21.9 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Warm campfire glow

Squaw Creek County Park

Iowa · 24.9 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire pit with chairs

Marr County Park

Iowa · 25.6 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire flames closeup

Morgan Creek County Park and Arboretum

Iowa · 26.6 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Classic Airstream at campsite

Sudbury Court Motel RV Park

Iowa · 30.0 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
A truck parked next to a tent in the woods

Blanchard Island Recreation Area

Iowa · 31.8 mi

National Park CampgroundModerate
State park wildflower field

Wapsipinicon State Park

Iowa · 32.6 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Roaring campfire at dusk

Flaming Prairie County Park

Iowa · 33.4 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire on a beach

Matsell Bridge County Park

Iowa · 33.7 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I camp near Iowa City, IA?

There are 30 campgrounds within 50 miles of Iowa City. Popular site types include national park campground, county/municipal park, private campground.

What types of camping can I do near Iowa City?

Near Iowa City you'll find opportunities for tent camping, RV camping, car camping, and more. Many campgrounds offer beginner-friendly conditions with various hookup options.

Are there free campgrounds near Iowa City?

Yes! Some dispersed camping areas and BLM campgrounds near Iowa City are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a camping or entrance fee.