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 Page4
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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Shady Creek Recreation Area4.0 (160 reviews)3550 IA-22, Muscatine, IA 52761, USA
Harvest Farm Campground Resort4.0 (147 reviews)3690 318th Ave, Cresco, IA 52136, USA
Acorn Valley Campground4.0 (142 reviews)NW Beaver Dr, Johnston, IA 50131, USA
Briggs Woods Campground4.0 (141 reviews)2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA 50595, USA
Oak Grove Beach4.0 (141 reviews)Parking lot, 5798 NW 98th Ave, Polk City, IA 50226, USA
River Valley Lodge & Campground4.0 (137 reviews)29080 Hawk Dr, Farmington, IA 52626, USA
Kennedy Park Campground4.0 (133 reviews)1417 Nelson Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, USA
Upper Iowa Resort4.0 (133 reviews)578 Lonnings Dr, Dorchester, IA 52140, USA
L.V. Campground L.L.C.4.0 (132 reviews)1110 325th St, Coggon, IA 52218, USA
Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation- Camp Wakonda4.0 (131 reviews)4521 Boy Scouts Rd, Central City, IA 52214, USA
Rivers Bend Campground4.0 (129 reviews)2433 300th St, Rock Valley, IA 51247, USA
Sandy Beach Campground4.0 (129 reviews)3369 Sandy Beach Rd NE, Solon, IA 52333, USA
Wild Oak Campground4.0 (128 reviews)1011 Timberland Dr, Story City, IA 50248, USA
Under the Stars @ Chimney Rock Campground4.0 (128 reviews)3312 Chimney Rock Rd, Cresco, IA 52136, USA
West Overlook Campground4.0 (125 reviews)W Overlook Rd NE, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Arrowhead Park Office4.0 (124 reviews)Neola, IA 51559, USA
Big Hollow Recreation Area4.0 (122 reviews)152nd Ave, Sperry, IA 52650, USA
Bellevue State Park Dyas Unit Campground4.0 (122 reviews)21466 429th Ave, Bellevue, IA 52031, 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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