Browse 585 camping listings in Iowa. This state guide brings together addresses, ratings, review counts, contact details and photos when those details are available, so visitors can compare local options before choosing where to go. Use the nearby location links below to narrow the directory to a more specific part of Iowa.
Destination listings
Camping in Iowa | Best Campsites & Campgrounds Near Iowa | Camp Spotter
Local comparison guide
How to compare camping in Iowa
Use this page as a starting point for comparing nearby options. Check whether each listing includes a usable address, public ratings, photos, contact details, business website, and enough context for your next step.
Before traveling, confirm seasonal access, site availability, reservation requirements, amenities, fees, and campground rules directly with the property.
- Compare detailsLook for photos, ratings, reviews, phone numbers, and websites.
- Check the locationUse the map and directions links to compare distance and nearby alternatives.
- Confirm before you goCall or visit the campground website to verify access, reservations, amenities, and seasonal rules.
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Camping around Iowa
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Local data snapshot
Camping data in Iowa
Use these signals to judge how much information is available before you shortlist a campground.585Listings reviewedActive public listings in this area.
60%Phone available350 listings include a phone number.
71%Website listed416 listings include a website.
85%Photos available497 listings include local photos.
15%Hours data87 listings include opening-hour data.
4.1Public rating30698 total public reviews counted.
Cities with listings
Polk City 15Iowa City 12Moravia 10Decorah 9Dubuque 9Honey Creek 8Cresco 6Guttenberg 6
Campground details can change by season. Confirm access, reservations, amenities, fees, and rules directly with the campground.
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Waterloo / Lost Island KOA Resort4.0 (807 reviews)4550 La Porte Rd, Hess Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
Spook Cave & Campground4.0 (782 reviews)13299 Spook Cave Rd, McGregor, IA 52157, USA
Des Moines West KOA Holiday4.0 (775 reviews)34308 L Ave, Adel, IA 50003, USA
Timberline Campground4.0 (588 reviews)31635 Ashworth Rd, Waukee, IA 50263, USA
Newton / Des Moines East KOA Journey4.0 (576 reviews)1601 E 36th St S, Newton, IA 50208, USA
Adventureland Campground3.0 (569 reviews)2600 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA 50009, USA
Beyonder Getaway at Sleepy Hollow4.0 (560 reviews)3340 Black Hawk Ave NW, Oxford, IA 52322, USA
Iowa State Fair Campgrounds4.0 (554 reviews)3468 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA
Bob Shetler Campground4.0 (511 reviews)Camp Rd, Johnston, IA 50131, USA
Griff's Valley View RV Park & Campground4.0 (480 reviews)6429 NE 46th St, Altoona, IA 50009, USA
Cutty's Des Moines Camping Club4.0 (463 reviews)2500 Southwest 37th Street, Grimes, IA 50111, USA
Pulpit Rock Campground4.0 (452 reviews)505 Pulpit Rock Rd, Decorah, IA 52101, USA
Jellystone Park™ Monticello3.0 (440 reviews)22128 IA-38, Monticello, IA 52310, USA
Deerwood Park Evansdale Iowa4.0 (432 reviews)FM6R+84, Deerwood Park Rd, Evansdale, IA 50707, USA
Sugar Bottom Campground4.0 (343 reviews)2192 Mehaffey Bridge Rd NE, Solon, IA 52333, USA
Spring Lake Park4.0 (335 reviews)1847 195th St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA
Big Woods Lake Campground4.0 (325 reviews)1501 E Lake St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA
Camp At the Woods (Open Year Around)4.0 (321 reviews)22097 Fallspark Dr UNIT B, Mason City, IA 50401, USA
Recommended listings to compare in Iowa
These campgrounds are highlighted because they include more useful public details for trip planning. Always confirm current details directly with the property.
Waterloo / Lost Island KOA Resort4.0 (807 reviews)4550 La Porte Rd, Hess Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
Many public reviewsPhotos availablePhone listedWebsite listed
Spook Cave & Campground4.0 (782 reviews)13299 Spook Cave Rd, McGregor, IA 52157, USA
Many public reviewsPhotos availablePhone listedWebsite listed
Des Moines West KOA Holiday4.0 (775 reviews)34308 L Ave, Adel, IA 50003, USA
Many public reviewsPhotos availablePhone listedWebsite listed
Questions about camping in Iowa
How should I compare camping in Iowa?
Compare several listings instead of choosing only the first result. Look at location, photos, public ratings, review count, phone availability, business website, and whether the listing has enough detail for your decision.
Should I contact a campground before traveling?
Yes. Campground information can change by season, so confirm access, availability, reservation requirements, amenities, fees, and current rules before you go.
Why do some listings have fewer details?
Some public listings do not include complete photos, websites, hours, or descriptions. Those pages may still help with discovery, but more complete listings are usually easier to compare.
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