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 Page3
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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Boone County Fairgrounds Campgrounds4.0 (220 reviews)1601 Industrial Park Rd, Boone, IA 50036, USA
Miller Riverview Park4.0 (219 reviews)1851 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Prairie Flower Campground4.0 (218 reviews)10498-10534 NW Lake Dr, Polk City, IA 50226, USA
Swiss Valley Campground4.0 (215 reviews)9483 Whitetop Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003, USA
Buffalo Shores Park, IA4.0 (214 reviews)1433 W Front St #7765, Buffalo, IA 52728, USA
Shady Brook Camping & RV Adventures, LLC4.0 (208 reviews)36026 Jewell Ct, Earlham, IA 50072, USA
East Leach Park Campground4.0 (207 reviews)305 4th St SE, Spencer, IA 51301, USA
The Lazy H Campground4.0 (193 reviews)701 IA-12, Akron, IA 51001, USA
Diamond Lake Campground4.0 (192 reviews)Montezuma, IA 50171, USA
Wanatee Park Campground4.0 (187 reviews)1700 Bald Dr, Marion, IA 52302, USA
MacNider Campgrounds4.0 (182 reviews)901 Birch Dr, Mason City, IA 50401, USA
Coralville Dam Complex Campgrounds4.0 (180 reviews)4053 W Overlook Rd NE, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Wallashuck Campground Lake Red Rock4.0 (178 reviews)890 190th Ave, Pella, IA 50219, USA
R Campground4.0 (178 reviews)1910 Clark St, Charles City, IA 50616, USA
Woodland Campground4.0 (177 reviews)1447 Benton Ln, Little Sioux, IA 51545, USA
BRIDGEVIEW (RATHBUN LAKE) (recgovnpsdata)4.0 (176 reviews)J-, 20112 Old Hwy 5, Centerville, IA 52544, USA
I-29 Hwy 34 Campground4.0 (164 reviews)19281 Hanna Ave, Pacific Junction, IA 51561, USA
Tailwater West Campground4.0 (163 reviews)4103 Prairie Du Chien Rd NE, Iowa City, IA 52240, 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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