Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every nightA forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Yellow River State Forest is a perfect place to explore some of Iowa's best hiking trails. Located in northeast Iowa in Allamakee County, the forest is part of the "driftless area" that escaped the glaciers during the most recent ice age.











Length limits vary by campsite.
Limited electric sites.
Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 136 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 060 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 061 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 062 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 063 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 064 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 066 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 069 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 070 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 071 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
Hookups (individual campsites): 32 electric, 98 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately.
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| 072 standard non-electric |
| ✓ |
| ✓ |
| from $12 |
| 073 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 074 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 075 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 091 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 102 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 079 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 090 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 065 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 083 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 067 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 068 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 076 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 077 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 078 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 080 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 081 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 082 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 084 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 085 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 086 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 087 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 088 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 089 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 092 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 097 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 098 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 099 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 103 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 104 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 105 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 nights4 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights54 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights84 sites open for every nightRentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 75 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 4 · 68 mi from campground
$115/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Class C motorhome · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 109 mi from campground
$200/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 38 ft · sleeps 9 · 142 mi from campground
$176/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 | 82% | 3% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 24% | 0% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 24% | 0% | 0% |
| Feb 2027 | 7% | 0% | 0% |
| Mar 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Apr 2027 | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| May 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
134 individual reservable campsites from Iowa State Parks, checked Nov 7 · 2 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
98 sites · From $12/night
Loops: Little Paint Campground (73), Big Paint Campground (25)
87 open Nov 13–Nov 15
32 sites · From $16/night
Loops: Frontier Equestrian Campground (18), Creekside Equestrian Campground (14)
31 open Nov 13–Nov 15
3 sites · From $12/night
Loops: Big Paint Campground (2), Little Paint Campground (1)
2 open Nov 13–Nov 15
2 sites · From $20/night
Loops: Little Paint Campground (2)
2 open Nov 13–Nov 15
1 site · From $75/night
Loops: Yellow River Cabins loop (1)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15