Iowa

Campgrounds in Iowa

Camp along rivers and in the rolling hills of the beautiful Hawkeye State

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Ivans
Ivans

Overview Ivans sits just below the Red Rock Dam and Lake on the south side of the Des Moines River, across the river from Howell Station Campground. Lake Red Rock is Iowa's larges…

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Blanchard Island Recreation Area
Blanchard Island Recreation Area

Overview The Mississippi River Project’s Muscatine Ranger Station has gone to a new way to pay for First-Come First-Serve campsites at the Blanchard Island Recreation Area. This n…

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Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area
Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area

Overview Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area is a hidden gem located on the Mississippi River. Whether you like camping, fishing, boating, or just taking in nature, Bulger's Hollow Re…

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TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND
TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND

Overview The Tailwater East Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary be…

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ACORN VALLEY
ACORN VALLEY

Overview Acorn Valley Campground is 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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BOB SHETLER RECREATION AREA
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 Va…

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BRIDGEVIEW (RATHBUN LAKE)
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 activit…

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BUCK CREEK (RATHBUN LAKE)
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 a…

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CHERRY GLEN CAMPGROUND
CHERRY GLEN CAMPGROUND

Overview Cherry Glen Campground is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The lake provides a wide…

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HOWELL STATION
HOWELL STATION

Overview Howell Station Campground sits just below the Red Rock Dam and Lake on the north side of the Des Moines River. Lake Red Rock is Iowa's largest lake, located just 10 minut…

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ISLAND VIEW (RATHBUN LAKE)
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 pr…

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NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
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,…

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PRAIRIE FLOWER RECREATION AREA
PRAIRIE FLOWER RECREATION AREA

Overview Prairie Flower Recreation Area is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The lake provide…

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SANDY BEACH CAMP
SANDY BEACH CAMP

Overview The Sandy Beach Cammpground is located on the northern shores of Coralville Lake. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary benefits in floo…

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SHADY CREEK
SHADY CREEK

Overview Shady Creek Campground is a 22-acre park where campers enjoy getaways on the banks of the Mississippi River. A nature trail, shore fishing and fantastic bird watching are…

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SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND
SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND

Overview The Sugar Bottom Campground is located on the shores of Coralville Lake. The Coralville Lake Project is a multipule use project providing primary benefits in flood contro…

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WALLASHUCK
WALLASHUCK

Overview Wallashuck 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…

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West Overlook Campground
West Overlook Campground

Overview The West Overlook Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary ben…

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BOB SHETLER PICNIC AREA
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 S…

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WALNUT RIDGE RECREATION AREA
WALNUT RIDGE RECREATION AREA

Overview Walnut Ridge 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…

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SANDPIPER RECREATION AREA
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 lak…

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OAK GROVE PICNIC AREA
OAK GROVE PICNIC AREA

Overview Oak Grove Picnic 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 pr…

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COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA
COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA

Overview Cottonwood Recreation Area is a day-use facility located in the tailwater area below Saylorville Dam. The 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project stretches over 50 miles up…

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Roberts Creek East Campground
Roberts Creek East Campground

This recreation area is part of Lake Red Rock

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NORTH OVERLOOK PICNIC SHELTER (IA)
NORTH OVERLOOK PICNIC SHELTER (IA)

Overview North Overlook Picnic Shelter is located adjacent from North Overlook Campground on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Du…

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WHITEBREAST POINT SHELTER (IA)
WHITEBREAST POINT SHELTER (IA)

Overview Whitebreast Point Shelter is a day use facility located within Whitebreast Campground. The shelter is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 minutes…

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TAILWATER WEST CAMPGROUND
TAILWATER WEST CAMPGROUND

Overview The Tailwater West Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary be…

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LINDER POINT CAMPGROUND
LINDER POINT CAMPGROUND

Overview The Linder Point Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary bene…

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COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)

Overview The Cottonwood Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary benefi…

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