Camping Near Me in Ely, ia

Palisades Kepler State Park

Palisades-Kepler State Park lies along the beautiful Cedar River in Linn County. The 840-acre park has dramatic river bluffs, deep ravines, majestic hardwood trees, a large variety of... Read More

An effort to establish the wooded valleys of Mill and Jordan Creeks as a state park was initiated by the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce and J.N. "Ding" Darling, a noted Iowa Conservationist. To... Read More

Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

4530 McClintock Road, Palo, IA

Pleasant Creek Lake is one of the most popular boating spots in eastern Iowa. Four launching sites are conveniently located around the lake. These sites have a total of seven ramps for fishing,... Read More

Wapsipinicon State Park

21301 County Road E34, Anamosa, IA

Wapsipinicon State Park, dedicated in 1923, was one of Iowa's first state parks. It lies just south of Anamosa on the Wapsipinicon River (locally referred to as the Wapsi). The sandstone and... Read More

Fairport State Recreation Area

3280 Hwy 22, Muscatine, IA

For a different type of camping experience, why not try the Fairport Recreation Area Campground located 6 miles away from Wildcat Den State Park on Highway 22. Fairport is located right on the... Read More

Backbone State Park

1282 120th Street, Dundee, IA

Backbone State Park was dedicated in 1920. It was Iowa's first state park and remains one of the most significant. Backbone is named for its narrow and steep ridge of bedrock carved by a loop... Read More

Lake Darling State Park

111 Lake Darling Road, Brighton, IA

Lake Darling State Park was dedicated on September 17, 1950. J. N. "Ding" Darling, for whom the park was named, "set the gate," a ceremony in which an honored guest closes the valve on the... Read More

Wildcat Den State Park

1884 Wildcat Den Road, Muscatine, IA

Wildcat Den State Park is one of the most unique in Iowa, combining natural beauty and solitude, preservation of historical structures, trails, camping and picnic areas for recreational... Read More

Maquoketa Caves State Park

10970 98th St., Maquoketa, IA

Maquoketa Caves is probably Iowa's most unique state park. Its caves, limestone formations and rugged bluffs provide visitors a chance to "step back" into geological time thousands of years.... Read More

Oakland Mills State Park

Oakland Mills, IA

The South Shore Area has a 24 site semi-modern campground (50-amp electrical hook-ups) and 11 primitive sites, each with a view of the Skunk River. CAMPING CLOSED MID-OCTOBER THROUGH... Read More

Volga River State Recreation Area

10225 Ivy Road, Fayette, IA

The Volga River Recreation Area is located in one of the most scenic parts of the state. Northeast Iowa is often referred to as "Little Switzerland" because of its rugged topography, geologic... Read More

George Wyth State Park

3659 Wyth Road, Waterloo, IA

George Wyth State Park is located on the Cedar River within the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metropolitan area. Its large expanse of woodland is abundant with many varieties of wildlife. Bird-watchers... Read More

Geode State Park

3333 Racine Avenue, Danville, IA

Facilities and Activities

Picnicking/Shelters
Geode State Park is one of the most scenic and popular picnicking spots in southeast Iowa. Several open picnic... Read More

Echo Valley State Park

Glover's Creek Access -9680 Echo Valley Road, Otter Creek Access - 9672 Echo Valley Road, West Union, IA

Echo Valley is a one hundred-acre natural area, which was built by the Civilian Conservation corps in the 1930’s. The park contains many hand-built historical structures such as a dam, keystone... Read More

Lake Keomah State Park

2720 Keomah Lane, Oskaloosa, IA

Lake Keomah State Park is 366 acres of beautiful woods and water. Lovely shaded picnic areas are nestled between the arms of the 83 acre man-made lake.

During the summer the open water,... Read More

Spook Cave And Campground

13299 Spook Cave Road, Mc Gregor, IA

Mission Statement:

Spook Cave and Campground will exceed the expectations of our guests by providing a fun, rewarding, and memorable outdoor recreational experience. We... Read More