Available Nov 7–8 · 1 night1 site open for every nightSchildberg Recreation Area Campground
Sites from $25/night
$25 total for Nov 7–8 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Iowa Campgrounds
102 campgrounds in Iowa, 59 with full hookups. Check open sites for your dates, then book with the park.
Search 8,900+ campgrounds across 50+ booking sites, with live availability
Right now: 520 campsites open this weekend in Iowa at 22 of the 53 campgrounds we checked.Availability read Nov 7, 8:09 PM ET
We search 50+ booking sites
- Recreation.gov
- Michigan DNR
- & 43 more
Available for your stay
Available this weekend in Iowa
Nov 7 – Nov 8 · open every night of the stay.
Available Nov 7–8 · 1 night1 site open for every night
Available Nov 7–8 · 1 night3 sites open for every nightCorn Patch Corner Campground & RV Park
Sites from $30/night
$30 total for Nov 7–8 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 7–8 · 1 night7 sites open for every nightTimberline RV Campground
Sites from $35/night
$35 total for Nov 7–8 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 7–8 · 1 night1 site open for every nightTed's RV Park
Sites from $43/night
$43 total for Nov 7–8 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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State park campgrounds in Iowa
Most popular first.
Planning a trip in Iowa? Search any town, park or lake and we'll check open sites for every night of your stay.
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Trending campgrounds in Iowa
Most popular first. State parks are listed above.
Prairie Flower Recreation AreaJohnston, IA★ 5.0 (695)
Howell StationPella, IA★ 5.0 (625) · Electric
Cherry Glen CampgroundJohnston, IA★ 5.0 (547)
WallashuckPella, IA★ 5.0 (312) · Electric
Shady CreekMuscatine, IA★ 5.0 (255) · Electric
Whitebreast CampKnoxville, IA★ 5.0 (219) · Electric
Clarks FerryMontpelier, IA★ 5.0 (181) · Electric
Tailwater West CampgroundIowa City, IA★ 5.0 (148)
Browse Iowa campgrounds by feature
How it works
Find it here. Book it with the park.
- Find open sitesSearch by place and dates; we check each provider's calendar for your whole stay.
- Check the fitHookups, amps, rig length and pull-through come from each park's own listing. When a listing doesn't say, we leave it blank.
- Book with the providerCampspot, Recreation.gov, ReserveAmerica, KOA and state park systems: you complete each reservation on their site.
A few good questions
How many campgrounds are in Iowa?
We list 102 campgrounds in Iowa, most of them around Iowa City (4), Johnston (4) and Centerville (3).
Which Iowa campgrounds have full hookups?
59 parks list water, electric and sewer at the site, and 35 list 50-amp service. Turn on the Full hookups filter in search to see them.
Where can I take a big rig in Iowa?
94 parks list sites of 40 ft or longer (the longest listed is 100 ft), and 66 list pull-through sites. Lengths come from each park's listing; check the site length when you book.
Are there state park and federal campgrounds in Iowa?
Yes. 74 of the Iowa campgrounds here book through Recreation.gov, ReserveAmerica or the state park reservation system.
How much does an campground cost in Iowa?
Among the 91 Iowa parks that list a nightly rate, the middle starting price is about $14 a night. Rates change by date and site; the park's own site has the final price.
Which Iowa campgrounds get the best reviews?
By guest rating and number of reviews (3+ reviews): Prairie Flower Recreation Area, Howell Station and Cherry Glen Campground.
Why we're different
The most campgrounds in one place
8,900+ public, private and glamping campgrounds from 50+ booking sites, including 46 state park systems, side by side.
Real open sites, not just listings
For 8,400+ of them we read the booking calendar, so you see which campsites, cabins and glamping stays are open for your dates.
Book on the official booking site
When you find your spot, you reserve on the campground's own booking site. We don't take payments, so Basecamping never adds a fee.
Top Iowa cities for campgrounds
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