Best Campgrounds in Iowa

Perched high above Coralville Lake's shimmering waters, this campground delivers panoramic views and direct access to endless recreation—from dawn fishing expeditions to sunset paddles across the reservoir.

Eighty-three electric sites nestle beneath towering hardwoods where Lake Red Rock's shoreline meets dense forest, creating a rare blend of modern convenience and wilderness immersion.

Waterfront sites line the shores of Iowa's largest lake, where anglers cast for trophy walleye and boaters explore over 15,000 acres of open water. Ancient hardwood forests frame sandy Whitebreast Beach, while winding trails connect playgrounds, picnic shelters, and sunset viewpoints...

Coralville Lake laps at your doorstep, offering instant access to swimming, boating, and fishing before you've finished your morning coffee. Modern hookups and private bathroom/shower combos deliver home-like comfort between mountain biking adventures and sunset paddles across the water.

Restored prairie plantings blanket over 40 acres here, immersing campers in native wildflowers and grasses that showcase Iowa's original landscape. Miles of connected biking trails wind through this ecosystem, letting you pedal from your campsite into a sea of swaying tallgrass at sunrise.

This wooded ridge overlooks the shimmering expanse of Saylorville Lake, where 125 electric sites nestle among trees just steps from water sports and the celebrated Neal Smith Trail.

Tucked along the Iowa River's edge, this 28-site campground delivers direct water access through its own boat ramp, letting anglers launch at sunrise and return to clean their catch steps from their campsite.

Situated on 11,000 acres of pristine water at Iowa's second-largest lake, this 187-site campground puts you steps away from exceptional sailing and fishing adventures.

Electric hookups at all 67 sites bring modern convenience to your lakeside retreat beneath Saylorville Dam, where the Des Moines River winds through your backyard.