Camping in Iowa

50 campgrounds across Iowa — from national forest sites to state parks and reservable city campgrounds. See live availability, photos, and book directly.

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BLACKHAWK PARK

Overview Blackhawk Park is located on a forested bend of the main channel of the Mississippi River. The campground is the largest public use facility in Mississippi's Pool 9, offering a wide variety o

BOB SHETLER RECREATION AREA

Overview Bob Shetler Recreation Area is located in the tailwater area below the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The lake provid

BOB SHETLER PICNIC AREA

Overview Bob Shetler Picnic Area is a day-use facility located in the tailwater area below Saylorville Dam, and is a popular destination for shoreline fishermen. The 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Proje

ISLAND VIEW (RATHBUN LAKE)

Overview Island View Park is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just nine miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa and 8 miles southwest of Moravia. Recreation The 11,000-acre lake provides a variety of f

BRIDGEVIEW (RATHBUN LAKE)

Overview Bridgeview Park is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just 13 miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing and picnicking are popular activities at this waterfron

SANDPIPER RECREATION AREA

Overview Sandpiper Recreation Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The lake provides a wide var

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BLACKHAWK PARK