Discover geodes, sandy beaches, and quiet creeks when camping near Danville.
An hour and a half south of Cedar Rapids, Danville offers a quiet camping retreat near the Iowa-Illinois border. Escape the city bustle with tent camping on a private creek, or add a touch of luxury with a night at a renovated cottage near the Mississippi River. Catch a glimpse of Iowa’s unique geology in Geode State Park, just a few miles outside Danville. Follow the lake loop for a hike around Lake Geode, then visit the park office to admire local geode samples. Sandy beaches make an inviting spot for swimming and boating, and the state-park campground offers modern showers, toilets, a dump station, and two accessible campsites so everyone can stay overnight in comfort. More camping adventures await at Lake Darling State Park, where 11 modern cabins and a spacious full-hookup campground offer two ways to stay. Campers can rent canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards to explore the lake, or admire the view from the shore on hiking trails through prairies, wetlands, and waterfront.