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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NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

Overview North Overlook Campground is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 minutes from Knoxville, the Sprint car capit

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

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

BLANDING LANDING

Overview Blanding Landing is situated in a lush river valley on the east bank of the great Mississippi, just 13 miles from Galena, Illinois. Rich deposits of minerals line the landscape. In the early

BUCK CREEK (RATHBUN LAKE)

Overview Buck Creek Campground is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just 9 miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking are popular activities at this lak

PRAIRIE RIDGE (RATHBUN LAKE)

Overview Prairie Ridge Park is located 6 miles, SW of the Jct of Iowa Highway 5 and J18 at Moravia. Awesome Sunsets- No Extra Charge! Rathbun's off-the-beaten path park offers unique opportunities for

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NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP