The beaten track is easily escaped by RV campers in the Hawkeye State.
Iowa’s vast open roads and far-as-the-eye-can-see farmlands make it the ideal destination for a cross-state road trip, and there are dramatic caves, trout-filled rivers, and more than 40 state parks to explore along the way. The lakeside RV resorts around Spirit Lake are a favorite among summer campers, while in the east of the state, the rugged terrain is a magnet for hikers. Hop out of your RV to take in the views from Pikes Peak State Park, go spelunking in the caverns and grottos of Maquoketa Caves State Park, or hike the state’s highest peak—the Devil’s Backbone—in Backbone State Park. With hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters, Iowa’s best seasons for camping are spring and fall. However, many RV campgrounds stay open year-round, so you can cool off from the summer heat at Lake Red Rock or check out the snowmobiling trails at Big Creek State Park.