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 Page2
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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Cedar River Campground3.0 (321 reviews)1231 306th St, Tipton, IA 52772, USA
Onawa / Blue Lake KOA Holiday3.0 (309 reviews)21788 Dogwood Ave, Onawa, IA 51040, USA
Lake View City Camp Crescent4.0 (299 reviews)1109 3rd St, Lake View, IA 51450, USA
Little Bear Campground4.0 (286 reviews)1961 Garfield Ave, West Liberty, IA 52776, USA
Scharnberg Park4.0 (284 reviews)3430 145th Ave, Everly, IA 51338, USA
Howell Station Campground - Lake Red Rock4.0 (281 reviews)1081 198th Pl, Pella, IA 50219, USA
Twin Anchors Camp Ground4.0 (262 reviews)68132 US-30, Colo, IA 50056, USA
Red Barn Campground & Restaurant4.0 (260 reviews)2609 Main St, Lansing, IA 52151, USA
Rock Creek Marina & Campground4.0 (259 reviews)3942 291st St, Camanche, IA 52730, USA
Cenla Campgrounds4.0 (256 reviews)3200 US-71, Spirit Lake, IA 51360, USA
Marion County Park4.0 (255 reviews)306 Willetts Dr, Knoxville, IA 50138, USA
Arrowhead Park4.0 (252 reviews)29357 310th St, Neola, IA 51559, USA
Ottumwa City Campground4.0 (240 reviews)1 Joe Lord Memorial Dr, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA
Iowa Regular Baptist Camp4.0 (237 reviews)1600 E Lake St, Ventura, IA 50482, USA
Prairie Flower Campground4.0 (229 reviews)10263-10331 NW Lake Dr, Polk City, IA 50226, USA
Bluffton Resort and Bar4.0 (227 reviews)2619 W Ravine Rd, Decorah, IA 52101, USA
Hickory Haven Campground4.0 (225 reviews)2413 353rd St, Keokuk, IA 52632, USA
Indian Lake Park4.0 (223 reviews)28163 Willow Ave, Farmington, IA 52626, 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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