Iowa
Looking for the best camping in Iowa? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Iowa. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Camping Spots in and near Iowa
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Maquoketa, Iowa
Explore the Maquoketa Caves
4.5From the Maquoketa Caves State Park office, near the parking area, hike north for access to 8 of the 16 caves in the park. These caves include Wide Mouth Cave, Dug Out Cave, Twin Arch Cave, Hernando's Hideaway, Up-N-Down Cave, Widow Cave, Match Cave, and Upper Dancehall Cave. Other attractions in...Read more -
Harpers Ferry, Iowa
Hike Paint Creek Unit Loop
5.011 mi / 2 ft gainPaint Creek Unit Loop is a 11 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Waterville, Iowa.Read more -
Boone, Iowa
Hike the Canyon Road and Table Rock Loop
This park is part of the Des Moines river valley that cuts through most of the area. It's a hot spot for cooling off in the summer given the two rivers and also a great place for hiking. During the spring, fall and winter, the road down into the valley is closed. In the summer, it is open for ...Read more -
Decorah, Iowa
Hike North Bear Creek
2.4 mi / 124 ft gainNorth Bear Creek is a 7.4 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Decorah, Iowa.Read more
