Iowa campgrounds and permits
46 facilities, 42 of which we can watch for cancellations.
Acorn ValleyCampground · 85 sitesOverview Acorn Valley Campground is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley.
Bob Shetler Picnic AreaCampground · 2 sitesOverview Bob Shetler Picnic Area is a day-use facility located in the tailwater area below Saylorville Dam, and is a popular destination for shoreline…
Bob Shetler Recreation AreaCampground · 67 sitesOverview Bob Shetler Recreation Area is located in the tailwater area below the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the…
Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)Campground · 104 sitesOverview Bridgeview Park is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just 13 miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa.
Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake)Campground · 42 sitesOverview Buck Creek Campground is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just 9 miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa.
Bulger's Hollow Recreation AreaCampground · 24 sitesOverview Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area is a hidden gem located on the Mississippi River.
Cherry Glen CampgroundCampground · 125 sitesOverview Cherry Glen Campground is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley.
Cherry Glen PicnicCampground · 6 sitesOverview Cherry Glen Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines…
Clarks FerryCampground · 43 sitesOverview Clarks Ferry is a outdoor lovers delight, with fantastic bird watching and lots of shore fishing opportunities with our new accessible fishing dock!
Cottonwood Campground (Ia)Campground · 11 sitesOverview COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND IS CLOSED FOR THE 2026 RECREATION SEASON The Cottonwood Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake…
Cottonwood Recreation AreaCampground · 9 sitesOverview Cottonwood Recreation Area is a day-use facility located in the tailwater area below Saylorville Dam.
East Overlook Day Use AreaCampground · 2 sitesOverview East Overlook Day Use Area is a day-use facility located on the east side of the Coralville Lake Dam.
Fifield (Ia)Campground · 4 sitesOverview Fifield is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 miles from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 miles from Knoxville,…
- Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and MuseumLibrary · not watchable
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum opened to the public on August 10,1962, Mr. Hoover's 88th birthday.
Howell StationCampground · 135 sitesOverview Howell Station Campground sits just below the Red Rock Dam and Lake on the north side of the Des Moines River.
Island View (Rathbun Lake)Campground · 192 sitesOverview Island View Park is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just nine miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa and 8 miles southwest of Moravia.
IvansCampground · 20 sitesOverview Ivans sits just below the Red Rock Dam and Lake on the south side of the Des Moines River, across the river from Howell Station Campground.
Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville)Campground · 1 sitesOverview Lake View Recreation Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines…
Linder Point CampgroundCampground · 14 sitesOverview The Linder Point Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project.
Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia)Campground · 1 sitesOverview Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.
North Overlook CampCampground · 49 sitesOverview North Overlook Campground is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.
North Overlook Picnic Shelter (Ia)Campground · 1 sitesOverview North Overlook Picnic Shelter is located adjacent from North Overlook Campground on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.
North Tailwater Picnic ShelterCampground · 1 sitesOverview North Tailwater Picnic Shelter is located on the Des Moines River on the North end of Red Rock Dam.
Oak Grove Picnic AreaCampground · 2 sitesOverview Oak Grove Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines River…
Prairie Flower Recreation AreaCampground · 252 sitesOverview Prairie Flower Recreation Area is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River…
Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake)Campground · 56 sitesOverview Prairie Ridge Park is located 6 miles, SW of the Jct of Iowa Highway 5 and J18 at Moravia. Awesome Sunsets- No Extra Charge!
Sandpiper Recreation AreaCampground · 1 sitesOverview Sandpiper Recreation Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines…
Sandy Beach CampCampground · 56 sitesOverview The Sandy Beach Cammpground is located on the northern shores of Coralville Lake.
Shady CreekCampground · 54 sitesOverview Shady Creek Campground is a 22-acre park where campers enjoy getaways on the banks of the Mississippi River.
South Overlook (Ia)Campground · 2 sitesOverview South Overlook is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 miles from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 miles from…
South Tailwater Picnic ShelterCampground · 1 sitesOverview South Tailwater Picnic Shelter is located on the Des Moines River on the south end of Red Rock Dam adjacent from the visitor center on Lake Red Rock,…
Sugar Bottom CampgroundCampground · 234 sitesOverview The Sugar Bottom Campground is located on the shores of Coralville Lake. The Coralville Lake Project is a multipule use project providing primary…
Sugar Bottom Day Use AreaCampground · 1 sitesOverview Sugar Bottom Day Use Area is a day-use facility located on the shore of Coralville Lake.
Tailwater East CampgroundCampground · 22 sitesOverview The Tailwater East Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project.
Tailwater West CampgroundCampground · 22 sitesOverview The Tailwater West Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project.
Tailwater West Day Use AreaCampground · 1 sitesOverview Tailwater West Day Use Area is a day-use facility located along the tailwaters of the Coralville Lake Dam.
The National Mississippi River Museum and AquariumFacility · not watchableThe Mississippi River Museum is dedicated to collecting, interpreting and sharing the rich and important history of the Mississippi River, America's river…
Turkey Creek Day Use AreaCampground · 1 sitesOverview Turkey Creek Day Use Area is a day-use facility located on the east side of the Coralville Lake Dam.
Visitor CenterFacility · not watchableThe visitor center is open year-round except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day; during extreme weather conditions; and as indicated below.
Visitor CenterFacility · not watchableStart your visit at the Visitor Center, where park rangers are available to answer questions and help you get oriented.
WallashuckCampground · 79 sitesOverview Wallashuck Campground is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake. It is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 minutes…
Walnut Ridge Recreation AreaCampground · 3 sitesOverview Walnut Ridge Recreation Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des…
West Overlook CampgroundCampground · 89 sitesOverview The West Overlook Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project.
West Overlook Day Use AreaCampground · 1 sitesOverview West Overlook Day Use Area is a day-use facility located on the shore of Coralville Lake.
Whitebreast CampCampground · 126 sitesOverview Whitebreast Camp is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 minutes from…
Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)Campground · 1 sitesOverview Whitebreast Point Shelter is a day use facility located within Whitebreast Campground. The shelter is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.
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