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Located 2 miles southwest of Marble Rock on Indigo Avenue, this 40 acre park is our most up-to-date facility. In 2002 a shower/restroom facility was built, electrical sites updated and added, and a dump station installed. Picnic shelters and hiking trails are available to all outdoor enthusiasts. The cost to camp at this facility is [...]
Just off highway 12. 30 amp electrical hookups. Free for up to 7 nights.
1 block east of Hwy. 71 at E. Division St. http://www.auduboncounty.com/parks.asp
Gravel interior roads, grassy sites, electrical extra. Wednesday nights free (except holidays). East of US 63 on CR-C16 one mile, north on gravel about 1/4 mile; follow signs.
East 5th Street at Duff Ave is a nicely wooded park. Overnight parallel parking is allowed adjacent to the park. No facilities. Children’s playground, band shell, picnic areas, occasional concerts; walk to downtown shopping.
This is a very nice little campground in rural Iowa. It has had lots of new sites added recently. There are primitive, electric, and water and electric sites. There is a dump site and showers. But best of all there is a beautiful trout stream which runs right through the campgrounds. 3.5 miles SE of [...]
$12.00 with electric $ 7.00 without fishing
Botna Bend Park is a favorite for campers who enjoy a small town atmosphere. Park visitors will love this quiet, beautiful park that is located next to the Nishnabotna River. While at Botna Bend, anglers commonly catch flathead catfish and carp. Another huge draw to Botna Bend is the bison and elk herd that resides [...]
From town: Go 5 mi N on US 67, then E at Bulgers Hollow sign. $4.00 per night. Very quiet. One train at 10 pm; no more til the next morning. Dirt road from highway in excellent condition. No worries for RVs. http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/missriver/Recreation/BulgersHollow.htm
Price: $5 – $7 http://www.campiowa.com/cg_detail.cfm?region=NC&county_id=12&cg_id=56 (319) 278-4237 Driving directions: Located south of Greene and east of Highway 14 along the Shell Rock River 42.8508,-92.764
About 2 miles north of Waverly on blacktop road near the Cedar River. A very short drive on gravel. A very nice wooded, well-kept campground. Electric, water with dump station and free wood. Free camping on Wednesday nights. Nice bathrooms and showers plus tenting. Lots of wonderful places to eat in Waverly. The walk by [...]
The campground has both 20 and 30 amp electrical outlets at over 60 sites and a dump station. The park has flush toilets, showers, and two wells for drinking water. The park has three picnic and playground areas, three sand volleyball courts, three horseshoe pits and an amphitheater. Over four miles of trails wind through [...]
$10/night electric. $7/night non-electric Located between West Branch and Tipton on the Cedar River 7 miles SW of Tipton off County Road X-40 (Garfield Ave.) 228 acres. This multiple use area is a combination of river bottomland and upland forest. Facilities: Three shelters, pit toilets, drinking water, playground equipment, electric camp sites. Other Features: A [...]
No hookups for $9.00 per night summer season and $6.00 per night off season. These rates apply to all State Parks in Iowa!
Located on the west side of Ida Grove, just off Highways 59 and 175. This park is operated and maintained by the American Legion. The camping fee is $10.00 per night. The contact person is Jack Rupp at work 712-364-3739 and at home 712-364-2958. Cobb Park has electrical hookups, water hydrants, modern restrooms, shower facilities, [...]
A 22 acre park located four miles northwest of Manchester at 1387 Early Stagecoach road. Park facilities include stream fishing one picnic shelter with electricity, RV camping area, dump station, well, toilet, ball diamond, horseshoe courts and playground equipment.
A very quiet camping area complete with primitive camping areas and pit toilet lets one return to nature. This 19 acre park with playground equipment is very popular for family reunions at the picnic shelter. A small stream encourages anyone to get their line wet. This facility is free.
The Dallas County Fairgrounds are located just off of highway 169 on the north side of Adel. From Interstate 80 or highway 6, follow highway 169 north to the Dallas County Fairgrounds on the north side of Adel, Turn left (west) to enter the fairgrounds. From highway 44, follow highway 169 south to the Dallas [...]
Casino which is right off the freeway (I-35. exit 214) Very near to the Minnesota border line. Ample parking for RV’s because there is an actual REST STOP across from the casino parking lot. However, we parked our RV in the casino parking lot along the fence. We had no problems parking there. There is [...]
Onsite features include: 7 electrical sites with full electrical hookup, grass pads. Tent camping Picnic sites with grills, rural water and sanitary facilities, (pit and flush toilets). The sanitary facilities in the camping area are ADA accessible. One picnic shelter. Hiking trails. Two areas with playground equipment Camping rates: $12.00 for electric sites $10.00 for [...]
4 20 amp $12.00 25 non electric $8.00 Fillmore Public Golf Course US 151
Nice clean campground on a bluff overlooking the junction of the east fork and the west fork of the Des Moines River. Attendant on duty, restrooms and two shelter houses. Also a nice playground for the children. Paved entrance road up to the camping area.
A primitive camping area located 2 miles southeast of Marble Rock allows canoers and boaters access to the Shell Rock River. This facility is free.
The park is located five miles north of West Union on U.S. Highway 150, or Lincoln Road. It is a roadside park on six and one-half acres of highway right-of-way. The attractable feature of the park is the beautiful panoramic view of many miles of the Turkey River Valley. Four towns, in addition to the [...]
Price: $7 – $10 Located just south of Clarksville on Highway 188
I’d avoid fair week! Paved
Located on Washington Avenue, one block south of Highways 59 and 175. The city park has new playground equipment (2005), electrical hookups, water facilities near the restrooms (cold water only), grills and picnic tables. There is a dump station in the park. No showers available. Camping permits are required and can be obtained at the [...]
Just off I-35 at Exit 180 Approx. 40 miles south of Minn. border. 1-1 1/2 miles off interstate. electric $12.00 unpowered $7.00 Photography Volleyball Area Biking
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This 16-acre camping area sits on 802-acre Iowa Lake and is state-owned, but county-managed. The lake lies with 308 acres in Iowa and 494 acres in Minnesota. This is the newest campground managed by the ECCB. It is a small primitive camping area with restored wetlands and native prairie areas. Iowa Lake Wildlife Area – [...]
From Jct of Hwy 59 & Hwy 3, S 3 mi on Hwy 59 to campground, 0.05 mi S of Little Sioux River Bridge (L) Available: 40 Gravel: 40 Back-ins(20 x 60) Some shaded Room for slide outs. Restrooms and Showers Public Phone Handicap Access
A beautiful park where primitive camping is permitted.
LINN GROVE PARK – 518 Madison St. W. Rockwell; the first county conservation board park has complete camping facilities on 38 acres along Beaver Dam Creek. Sixty-six electrical sites are available. Showerhouse, firewood, dump station and water fill are available. One of the most popular county campgrounds, with a golf course, swimming pool and tennis [...]
Good roads, big sites, vault toilets, water is close by at the info kiosk (43.171450 -91.249533). 48 campsites. $9/night in summer and $6/night other seasons. Trout stream and trails nearby. Very nice place! Advance campsite reservations can be booked through the park reservation system. Half of the campsites are still available for self registration on [...]
$7/night Mariposa Recreation Area is a 151-acre outdoor recreation area located northeast of Newton. A 17-acre lake lies among the hills covered with pine trees. Fishing and picnicking are the most popular attractions at the area. There is a primitive camping area and a ½ mile nature trail at Mariposa. There is also a fenced [...]
$16 for an electrical site and $10 for non-electrical site.
This 290 acre, multi-purpose conservation area include a diverse blend of recreational developments for the public. The developments include: development and maintenance of top quality wildlife habitat areas, pond management, prairie management, and providing environmental education programs. Carry out your own trash.
The 12-space campground features full hook-ups for electricity and water. It provides campers with quick and easy access to fully stocked fishing ponds and other wildlife experiences.
McIntosh Woods State Park features a campground that was extensively renovated in the early 1980s. The campground has 49 campsites, 45 with electricity. A modern rest room and shower building are present, as well as a playground for little ones. Advance campsite reservations can be booked through the park reservation system. Half of the campsites [...]
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Located one mile west of Ida Grove on Highways 59 and 175. This has primitive camping only. There are outhouses, picnic tables and grills. There are no showers, no dump station and no plumbing facilities. Camping fees are $8.00 per night, which is collected in the morning by the park attendant. Moorehead Park has a [...]
Eight campsites are available to campers on a first come first serve bases at Motor Mill. Campsites are available at a rate of $7/night. Campers are asked to self register. Many canoeists take advantage of this spectacular camping location. A popular canoe ramp is located at Motor Mill near the camp ground. The Turkey River [...]
The Casino allows over night parking in their parking lot. Casino is first exit off 151 when westbound. (Behind Casino is Miller Riverview Park with 96 sites.
$10.00 with electricity. $8.00 without pit toilets lots of shade horseshoe pits
$6.00 unserviced off season $9.00 unserviced in season
Small city park 2 blocks from IA-183 on the edge of town. Follow signs. Six partially shaded sites. $10 5/15 through 9/15; $8 rest of the year. Tables, fire pits, and electricity at site.
Small roadside park , The bad it’s located next to a large cattle lot
Campground is located in the city park. Full hookups available. Three full hookup spots have concrete pads. Restrooms, playground equipment, municipal swimming pool (in season), baseball and soccer field are all available in the park.
A nice quiet campground on a hill above Belle Smith Springs recreation area, lots of hiking trails in area and a natural arch. Redbud Campground has 21 Campsites Directions: Map of Bell Smith SpringsFrom Harrisburg, take Route 145/34 south to Delwood. At Delwood, turn west on FR402. Take FR402 west 4 miles to junction FR447. [...]
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Campground is on Highway 14 located on the south side of the Iowa River in Marshalltown. Marshalltown’s largest city park. It is a beautiful wooded park with open-air shelters, enclosed shelters that can be rented, playground equipment and access to the nine-mile hard surfaced Linn Creek Recreational Trail. There is plenty of space for campers [...]
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Shellrock River Preserve – Both primitive and equestrian camping are available at the Shellrock River Preserve. Fires are allowed only in designated fire rings. Rustic toilet facilities, two small shelter houses and hitching posts are provided. Campers are responsible for removing all waste materials. There is no charge for camping at this location. Most of [...]
Primitive Camping 6 tent sites available $5.00/night Modern Camping 12 electrical hook-up sites $7.00/ night Located ½ Northeast of Dawson, Sportsman Park has 40 acres of oak and hickory timber overlooking the North Raccoon River. You might enjoy fishing, hiking along the nature trails, picnicking or camping.
Composed of prairie, streams, and oak-hickory woodlands and savannas, you will find a large array of wildlife here from deer and coyotes to owls and hummingbirds. The Des Moines River is just a short but challenging hike down into the deep valley, but well worth the effort. At the river you might find bald eagles, [...]
Travelers find the Top of Iowa Welcome Center and Rest Area designed for their comfort and convenience. The rest area is open and staffed 24 hours a day. Visitors to the Welcome Center are greeted and assisted by trained staff. Internet access. Thanks to Moving Sue.
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Tuttle Lake Recreation Area – 2 miles north of Dolliver, Iowa on county road A13 (110th Street). Ice and firewood for sale. http://www.traveliowa.com/attractiondetails.aspx?cat=7&id=&t=Campgrounds&destid=2207&g=
I-80 eastbound, east of Exit 17, (rest area – south side)
A 50 acre park located on Quarry Road, 2 miles northwest of Floyd allows for primitive camping along the scenic Cedar River. Activities our visitors participate in are bird watching, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. The cost to camp at this facility is $5/night.
$7.00 unserviced $12.00 electricity
This 65-acre recreation area has been planned for camping, fishing, picnicking, and other recreation activities. It is located on the 467-acre High Lake. Part of the area is maintained as wilderness with trails developed throughout. Wolden Recreation Area – 6 miles east of Wallingford, Iowa on county road N40 (450th Avenue) http://www.traveliowa.com/attractiondetails.aspx?cat=7&id=&t=Campgrounds&destid=2208&g=
Southwest side of river on Traer St.