Camping in Iowa

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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.

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.

Browse service areas

Camping around Iowa

Use these links to narrow the map. City and state pages are usually the best starting points.

585 listings

Counties and regions

Adair County Adams County Allamakee County Appanoose County Audubon County Benton County Black Hawk County Boone County Bremer County Buchanan County Buena Vista County Butler County Calhoun County Carroll County Cass County Cedar County Cerro Gordo County Cherokee County Chickasaw County Clarke County Clay County Clayton County Clinton County Crawford County Dallas County Davis County Decatur County Delaware County Des Moines County Dickinson County Dubuque County Emmet County Fayette County Floyd County Franklin County Fremont County Greene County Grundy County Guthrie County Hamilton County Hancock County Hardin County Harrison County Henry County Howard County Humboldt County Ida County Iowa County Jackson County Jasper County Jefferson County Johnson County Jones County Kossuth County Lee County Linn County Louisa County Lyon County Madison County Mahaska County Marion County Marshall County Mills County Mitchell County Monona County Monroe County Montgomery County Muscatine County O'Brien County Osceola County Page County Palo Alto County Plymouth County Pocahontas County Polk County Pottawattamie County Poweshiek County Ringgold County Sac County Scott County Shelby County Sioux County Story County Tama County Taylor County Union County Van Buren County Wapello County Warren County Washington County Webster County Winnebago County Winneshiek County Woodbury County Worth County

Local data snapshot

Camping data in Iowa

Use these signals to judge how much information is available before you shortlist a campground.

585 listings

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.

Refine listing results585 matching listings / 9 shown here0 active

585 matching listingsUse filters when you need listings with stronger comparison signals before opening details.

Tailwater West Campground0.0 (0 reviews)
4103 Prairie Du Chien Rd NE, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Tailwater East Campground0.0 (0 reviews)
4163 Prairie Du Chien Rd NE, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
D & D Campground0.0 (0 reviews)
21224 362nd St, Edgewood, IA 52042, USA
Miners Creek Hideaway0.0 (0 reviews)
1304 Miners Creek Rd, Guttenberg, IA 52052, USA
Nights on Campfire0.0 (0 reviews)
22805 Campfire Rd, Monticello, IA 52310, USA
Unmarked heritage Trail camping platform0.0 (0 reviews)
G47X+JF, Dubuque, IA 52039, USA
Maquoketa Caves Campground - Youth Group Site YB0.0 (0 reviews)
Jackson County, IA 52060, USA
Maquoketa Caves Campground - Youth Group Site YC0.0 (0 reviews)
Jackson County, IA 52060, USA
Papa's Paradise Campground0.0 (0 reviews)
Iowa 52653, USA

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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
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Spook Cave & Campground4.0 (782 reviews)
13299 Spook Cave Rd, McGregor, IA 52157, USA
Many public reviewsPhotos availablePhone listedWebsite listed
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Des Moines West KOA Holiday4.0 (775 reviews)
34308 L Ave, Adel, IA 50003, USA
Many public reviewsPhotos availablePhone listedWebsite listed
Details Call Website

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.