Iowa Camping Locations

The wide open spaces, lush fields, natural lakes and majestic bluffs of Iowa await your outdoor camping adventures. Divided into four regions, America's heartland hosts a wide range of camping facilities from full service RV hookup campsites to remote primitive camping locations. Whether your passion is fishing, bicycling, hiking, climbing, bird watching or just plain sightseeing and picnicking, you can plan the recreation of a lifetime at Iowa state parks.

Recreational opportunities abound

Whatever your outdoor passion, you can find the right campground for your outdoor needs. Consider hiking and picnicking on the famous canyon drive along Pea's Creak Canyon at Ledges State Park, one of the oldest of Iowa's state parks. Bring along your binoculars and camera to capture the breathtaking views of the Mississippi River at Pikes Peak State Park, renowned especially for the fall color season. Break out your hiking gear and fishing equipment and discover the exceptional natural beauty of Backbone State Park. Even in the winter months, Iowa's naturally vast landscape lends itself to some of the best cross country skiing and snowmobiling campgrounds in the country. From the northeast to the southwest region, your only task is to decide which incredible adventures you want to experience.

It is time to dust off those hiking boots. With such a wide variety of activities to enjoy at Iowa state parks, the sky is the limit. Whether you prefer "roughing it" in a tent or like the luxury of a motor home, there is a campsite waiting for you.