Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every nightA forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Backbone State Park was dedicated in 1920. It was Iowa's first state park and remains one of the most geologically unique.

















Length limits vary by campsite.
Limited electric and full-hookup sites.
Showers on site. Dump station on site.
Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 144 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
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| 024 tent only | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 025 tent only | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 026 tent only | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 027 tent only | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 028 tent only | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 029 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 030 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 031 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 032 tent only | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 033 standard non-electric |
Hookups (individual campsites): 2 full-hookup, 48 electric, 59 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately.
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| 034 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 035 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 036 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 037 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 038 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 039 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 040 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 041 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 042 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 043 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 044 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 045 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 046 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 047 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 049 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 050 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 069 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 068 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 067 tent only | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 066 tent only | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 065 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 064 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 084 tent only | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 094 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 093 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 092 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 091 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 090 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 089 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 088 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every nightRentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 70 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Class C motorhome · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 83 mi from campground
$200/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Fifth wheel · 35 ft · sleeps 6 · 95 mi from campground
$160/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Fifth wheel · 41 ft · sleeps 6 · 126 mi from campground
$175/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalShare of site-nights open, booked and closed on Iowa State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 93% | 3% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 78% | 2% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 70% | 0% | 0% |
| Feb 2027 | 20% | 0% | 0% |
| Mar 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Apr 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| May 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
140 individual reservable campsites from Iowa State Parks, checked Nov 7 · 4 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
59 sites · From $12/night
Loops: South Lake Campground (39), Six Pines Campground (20)
58 open Nov 13–Nov 15
48 sites · From $20/night
Loops: South Lake Campground (48)
44 open Nov 13–Nov 15
15 sites · From $12/night
Loops: South Lake Campground (10), Six Pines Campground (5)
15 open Nov 13–Nov 15
12 sites · From $150, From $100/night
Loops: Backbone Cabins loop (12)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
4 sites · From $25/night
Loops: South Lake Campground (2), Six Pines Campground (2)
2 open Nov 13–Nov 15
4 sites · From $200/night
Loops: Backbone Cabins loop (4)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
2 sites · From $20/night
Loops: South Lake Campground (2)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15