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The best lakeside camping near Fairfield

Looking to go camping near Fairfield, Iowa? Hipcamp has over 100 options for you to choose from. Whether you prefer a cozy cabin, a spacious RV site, or a traditional tent camping experience, you'll find it all here. With an average price per night of $55 and options as low as $15, there's something for every budget. Check out the top campsites with rave reviews: Windy Goat Acres (208 reviews), Draco Hill Farm (192 reviews), Folk School Farm Stay (135 reviews). And if you're into biking, off-roading, or whitewater paddling, you're in luck! These popular activities are just a stone's throw away. Plus, you can bring your furry friends along and enjoy amenities like potable water and campfires. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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1. Whitetail Tent Camping

21mi from Fairfield · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Keosauqua, IA

Camping, (Fishinfg at 2 of our sights) Enjoying a campfire and sometimes even petting Pedro the donkey! Learn more about this land: Nestled into the center of historic and scenic Van Buren County (where there are more Whitetail Deer than people)  You are a 5 minute drive away from The Des Moines River which is great for kayaking, boating and fishing.  You’re also 5 minutes away from Lacey State Park, which has a 30 acre lake. Lacey Lake also has a sandy beach area and over 13 miles of trails to hike on.  If you like to go fishing and boating, Lake Sugema, a 579 acre lake, is a 10 minute drive from this campsite.  If you’re into horseback riding, you’ll be camping 19 miles from where you can rent a horse and ride on 25 miles of trails in Shimek State Forest, just east of Farmington, Iowa.

Lake Darling State Park

2. Lake Darling State Park

85 sites · Pleasant Plain, Iowa

Discover the serene beauty of Lake Darling State Park.

Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

3. Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

82 sites · Keosauqua, Iowa

Discover the serene beauty of Lacey-Keosauqua State Park.

Geode State Park

4. Geode State Park

168 sites · Danville, Iowa

Discover Geode State Park's serene lake and lush trails.

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Lake Wapello State Park

5. Lake Wapello State Park

93 sites · Unionville, Iowa

Discover the serene beauty of Lake Wapello State Park.

Lake Keomah State Park

6. Lake Keomah State Park

61 sites · Keomah Village, Iowa

Discover the charm of Lake Keomah State Park with its serene lake and lush trails.

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Nauvoo State Park

7. Nauvoo State Park

30 sites · Nauvoo, Illinois

Situated peacefully on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, historic Nauvoo State Park has nature lovin’ folk jumping for joy at the sight of an expansive lake and sandy, mile-long shoreline. Take in some of the best views the park has to offer on the Locust Lane Trail. A 1.5-mile loop, the path winds around the lake, through the woods, and over prairie flower dotted hillsides. The campsites are many and the accommodations are vast. From spacious, individual sites, to a youth group area, all are centrally located and hook you up with VIP access to all adventurin’ possibilities.

Rathbun Lake

8. Rathbun Lake

391 sites · Rathbun, Iowa

Discover Rathbun Lake: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Nature Lovers.

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Looking to go camping near Fairfield, Iowa? Hipcamp has over 100 options for you to choose from. Whether you prefer a cozy cabin, a spacious RV site, or a traditional tent camping experience, you'll find it all here. With an average price per night of $55 and options as low as $15, there's something for every budget. Check out the top campsites with rave reviews: Windy Goat Acres (208 reviews), Draco Hill Farm (192 reviews), Folk School Farm Stay (135 reviews). And if you're into biking, off-roading, or whitewater paddling, you're in luck! These popular activities are just a stone's throw away. Plus, you can bring your furry friends along and enjoy amenities like potable water and campfires. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

100% (10)

Top-rated campgrounds

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1. Whitetail Tent Camping

21mi from Fairfield · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Keosauqua, IA

Camping, (Fishinfg at 2 of our sights) Enjoying a campfire and sometimes even petting Pedro the donkey! Learn more about this land: Nestled into the center of historic and scenic Van Buren County (where there are more Whitetail Deer than people)  You are a 5 minute drive away from The Des Moines River which is great for kayaking, boating and fishing.  You’re also 5 minutes away from Lacey State Park, which has a 30 acre lake. Lacey Lake also has a sandy beach area and over 13 miles of trails to hike on.  If you like to go fishing and boating, Lake Sugema, a 579 acre lake, is a 10 minute drive from this campsite.  If you’re into horseback riding, you’ll be camping 19 miles from where you can rent a horse and ride on 25 miles of trails in Shimek State Forest, just east of Farmington, Iowa.

Lake Darling State Park

2. Lake Darling State Park

85 sites · Pleasant Plain, Iowa

Discover the serene beauty of Lake Darling State Park.

Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

3. Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

82 sites · Keosauqua, Iowa

Discover the serene beauty of Lacey-Keosauqua State Park.

Geode State Park

4. Geode State Park

168 sites · Danville, Iowa

Discover Geode State Park's serene lake and lush trails.

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Lake Wapello State Park

5. Lake Wapello State Park

93 sites · Unionville, Iowa

Discover the serene beauty of Lake Wapello State Park.

Lake Keomah State Park

6. Lake Keomah State Park

61 sites · Keomah Village, Iowa

Discover the charm of Lake Keomah State Park with its serene lake and lush trails.

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Nauvoo State Park

7. Nauvoo State Park

30 sites · Nauvoo, Illinois

Situated peacefully on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, historic Nauvoo State Park has nature lovin’ folk jumping for joy at the sight of an expansive lake and sandy, mile-long shoreline. Take in some of the best views the park has to offer on the Locust Lane Trail. A 1.5-mile loop, the path winds around the lake, through the woods, and over prairie flower dotted hillsides. The campsites are many and the accommodations are vast. From spacious, individual sites, to a youth group area, all are centrally located and hook you up with VIP access to all adventurin’ possibilities.

Rathbun Lake

8. Rathbun Lake

391 sites · Rathbun, Iowa

Discover Rathbun Lake: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Nature Lovers.

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Public campgrounds near Fairfield

Lake Darling Campground

Lake Darling Campground

13mi from Fairfield · 85 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Darling State Park

Lacey-Keosauqua Campground

Lacey-Keosauqua Campground

20mi from Fairfield · 82 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

Geode Campground

Geode Campground

33mi from Fairfield · 168 sites · Tents, RVs · in Geode State Park

Lake Wapello Campground

Lake Wapello Campground

35mi from Fairfield · 93 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Wapello State Park

Lake Keomah Campground

Lake Keomah Campground

36mi from Fairfield · 61 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Keomah State Park

Nauvoo Campground

Nauvoo Campground

44mi from Fairfield · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nauvoo State Park

Buck Creek Campground

Buck Creek Campground

48mi from Fairfield · 42 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rathbun Lake

Prairie Ridge Park Campground

Prairie Ridge Park Campground

49mi from Fairfield · 55 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rathbun Lake

Nearby parks

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Lake Darling State Park

Lake Darling State Park

Pleasant Plain, Iowa

Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

Keosauqua, Iowa

Geode State Park

Geode State Park

Lake Wapello State Park

Lake Wapello State Park

Unionville, Iowa

Lake Keomah State Park

Lake Keomah State Park

Keomah Village, Iowa

Nauvoo State Park

Nauvoo State Park

Nauvoo, Illinois

Rathbun Lake

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