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 Page20
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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Busch Light Paradise5.0 (7 reviews)1828 255th St, Sheffield, IA 50475, USA
Midwest Old Threshers Campground5.0 (7 reviews)405 E Thresher Rd, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641, USA
LFH Campground4.0 (7 reviews)57876 190th St, Pacific Junction, IA 51561, USA
Deer Ridge Campground4.0 (7 reviews)JMVF+JJ, Hinton, IA 51024, USA
Koser Spring Lake Campground4.0 (7 reviews)506 Spring Lake Dr, Cherokee, IA 51012, USA
North Bear Campground4.0 (7 reviews)1148 Quandahl Rd, Decorah, IA 52101, USA
Windmill Ridge Campground4.0 (7 reviews)2114 140th St, Kalona, IA 52247, USA
Main Campground4.0 (7 reviews)2048 US-6, Oxford, IA 52322, USA
Jakway Forest Campground4.0 (7 reviews)2791 136th St, Aurora, IA 50607, USA
Merrill Community Park3.0 (7 reviews)700 Webster St, Merrill, IA 51038, USA
God's Little Acre Campground3.0 (7 reviews)23581 182nd St, Eddyville, IA 52553, USA
Honey Creek State Park South Campground3.0 (7 reviews)Buck Ln, Moravia, IA 52571, USA
Meredith Park Campground5.0 (6 reviews)40273 250th Ave, Mallard, IA 50562, USA
Hanna's Campground5.0 (6 reviews)205 N S State Ave, Crystal Lake, IA 50432, USA
Veteran's Park Campground4.0 (6 reviews)900-1098 5th St SW, Orange City, IA 51041, USA
Nelson Park Main Campground4.0 (6 reviews)1450 Nelson Park Rd, Dow City, IA 51528, USA
Cedar Campground4.0 (6 reviews)HG6C+HW, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA
Fogdall Campground4.0 (6 reviews)HG6C+HW Cedar Campground, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, 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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