The best great views campgrounds near Decorah, Iowa

Looking to go camping near Decorah, Iowa? Hipcamp has over 258 options available just for you! With options as low as $20 per night, you can find the perfect campsite that fits your budget. Check out top campsites like Windy Goat Acres (208 reviews), n*Everland Barnyard Camping (81 reviews), and Belle Creek Bluff (61 reviews) for tried-and-true options. Whether you're into wildlife watching, snow sports, or wind sports, Hipcamp has got you covered. Plus, popular amenities like pets, toilets, and potable water make your camping experience even more enjoyable. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near Decorah, Iowa? Hipcamp has over 258 options available just for you! With options as low as $20 per night, you can find the perfect campsite that fits your budget. Check out top campsites like Windy Goat Acres (208 reviews), n*Everland Barnyard Camping (81 reviews), and Belle Creek Bluff (61 reviews) for tried-and-true options. Whether you're into wildlife watching, snow sports, or wind sports, Hipcamp has got you covered. Plus, popular amenities like pets, toilets, and potable water make your camping experience even more enjoyable. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

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1. Ranch Retreat Camping

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46mi from Decorah · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Winona, MN

Our ranch has been in our family for 15 years and, before that, belonged to one family for over 200 years. Jolene (me, - owner) and my two sons, Riley and Logan, put a lot of time and dedication into our ranch. Our ranch is located on 40 acres where anyone can find their little piece of “peace.” We pride ourselves on taking excellent care of our guests and making them feel at home when they step onto our land. We will do our best to accommodate your needs in any way possible. Our WIFI is not always 100% reliable. If you need WIFI during your stay, please bring another option with you, such as a hotspot on your cell phone, in case ours is not dependable. From the crew who loves to share a little piece of our life on Stone Roller Road, – Jolene, Riley, Logan, Scotch (the yellow lab), Hops (the chocolate lab), and Scrappy (the late ranch dog)

2. Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

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46mi from Decorah · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Dakota, MN

This is a very private location. In its former life this property was a limestone quarry. Evidence of it's history remain with high rock walls on both ends of the property. In the center of the property is about 5 acres that is flat and covered with wildflowers and small trees. There are several good options for camping in this area. Surrounding this area is another 15 acres of hills and trees. We have a scenic overlook open to all guests where you can relax and sit on a wooden swing while enjoying the beautiful view of the Mississippi River below. There is a boat ramp just a mile down the hill for boating or fishing on the Mississippi and the city of La Crosse, WI and La Crescent, MN are each only about a five minute drive. Great River Bluffs State Park and countless other recreational opportunities are just minutes away.

3. Bluffscapes Camping

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38mi from Decorah · 3 sites · Tents · Brownsville, MN

This 235 acre property, located in the Driftless Region, has been in our family for over 100 years. From the wooded bluffs there are beautiful views of the Mississippi River and surrounding valleys. We never tire of hiking in the woods, seeing many different kinds of wildlife, or seeing the beauty of nature in any season of the year. Learn more about this land: Wooded campsites on bluff top overlooking the Mississippi River. Hardwood forest offering hiking trails, bird and wildlife watching. Convenience store, public boat landing and Mississippi River Trail bicycle route within a mile of the property. You can either take a 20 minute hike to the campsite or if conditions are dry we can give you a ride in our Ranger for a small fee. The trail does get steep in a few areas and the hike can be strenuous for some campers. NO smoking or alcohol.

4. New Hartford trout camp

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43mi from Decorah · 1 site · Tent, RV · New Hartford, MN

large flat Site . walking path along the creek. lots of wildlife, like Bald eagles Secluded valley site located where two trout streams come together. There is a large section of private access, as well as 1 mile of public access to the trout stream.

5. Heart of the Driftless

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49mi from Decorah · 1 site · Lodging · Soldiers Grove, WI

Forty acres of woods, meadows, and fields, in the Heart of the Driftless Area, offers space to unplug, slow down, renew and rejuvenate. On a dark night, stargazing is glorious, and some summer evenings one can barely tell where the fireflies end and the stars begin. Also available here is a sound therapy studio with gongs, crystal and metal bowls, wave drum, hoop drum, chimes, and more. Group sound sessions are available most Monday evenings, or it may be possible to schedule a personal sound session during your stay. For more photos and information see our website: lifeelemental.org Our location is about 13 miles from the town of Viroqua, which has a wonderful Saturday morning farmer's market May-October, the renowned Driftless Cafe, and the Viroqua Food Co-op, among other things. The Organic Valley Food Co-op was established in this area in 1988, and the area in known for an abundance of fresh organic 'farm to table' food. The famous 'Driftless Books' is also found in Viroqua, along with live music on Court Street every other Saturday. Music in the Parks also offers live music in the area on Wednesdays throughout the summer. We are 22 miles from the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, and a bit further North, from Ontario WI, one may embark by canoe or kayak, through some of the most stunning landscape to be found in Wisconsin. This area is called The Driftless because it lacks glacial drift, which refers to the deposits of silt, gravel and rock that glaciers would have left behind had they passed through this part of Southwestern Wisconsin. The area is unique in that the land here was never flattened by the ice that came through most of the Midwest during the last glacial period/ice age. When glaciers were in surrounding areas, the melt-water sometimes made its way into the Driftless Area and contributed to the formation of the valleys and bluffs which characterize the landscape, which is known for steep hills, forested ridges, deeply carved river valleys, and karst geology with caves and spring-fed cold water trout streams. Ecologically, the Driftless Area's flora and fauna are more closely related to those of the Great Lakes region and New England than those of the broader Midwest and central Plains regions.

Stories from the community

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Sabrina

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Ranch Retreat Camping

Very nice spot! Pastoral sounds of the creek and cows nearby. Would definitely camp here again.

Make sure this gate stays latched after you go in or out. It keeps the cattle where they're supposed to be. ;)

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Logan

2 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Bluffscapes Camping

Beautiful campsites with stunning views, and great host. No complaints.

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Cora

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Heart of the Driftless

My partner and I loved our stay at the Heart of the Driftless. The directions were clear and simple. We enjoyed the scenery and lots of amazing wildlife. Karen is such a gracious host, we were arriving a little late into the night and she had started a fire for us so the cabin wasn't cold! Thank you for an amazing weekend!

Austin

October 2025

40 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Ranch Retreat Camping

Creekside Sounds campsite was a perfect retreat for us! The campsite was tidy and located right next to the creek, but also surrounded by a large open grass field. The space felt secluded while also not feeling any sort of confinement. Plenty of area for our dog to play and explore without bothering any one... or cows! Jolene was a great host and provided us with everything we needed to have a wonderful time on the farm! Although it was tucked off the main road and back in its own little area, it was not as far from town or other amenities as it typically would be for that type of seclusion. Would highly recommend Jolene and her campsites to anyone.... we even hope to return!

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Paul

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

The host did a great job of communicating clearly where to go to get to the site. The Quarry is a great place if you want to camp in the woods with no amenities and to rough it, which is what I was looking for. I really enjoyed my stay as it was exactly what I wanted.

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Wilson

October 2025

Tent

4 nights at Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

We loved camping at this location. The views from the outlook and from driving around the area are amazing. The camping was great and the host was attentive to all texts. We will definitely come back again.

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Kelley

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

We loved camping in Erica’s quarry! The views were beautiful and there was a state park 10 minutes away for even more beautiful views of the Mississippi River. Even with a couple other groups on the property, it was quiet and secluded in our little corner. The end of the drive was marked with a camping symbol and the instructions provided were clear. Would absolutely come back.

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Nicole

October 2025

23 ft campervan

With pets

3 nights at Ranch Retreat Camping

Big Trout Creek site did not disappoint! We had everything needed for a perfect stay and buying firewood right there was very convenient. Jolene checked in with us a couple times which was nice as well. Our pup wasn't sure about the cows the first day but by the end of our stay made peace with them!

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Blake

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Ranch Retreat Camping

Great campsite on clean farm near large tree, small creek and chill cows 🐮

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Luca

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

I was arriving at night, and Erica was super responsive and gave me great directions on how to find my site. Awesome spot with the quarry cliffs and view over the Mississippi! Sites feel spread out enough.

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Jawad

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

The campsite is beautiful and very well maintained. I got the last minute reservation at the Rocky road by the floor of the bluffs. Communication with Erica was a breeze. She explained everything from directions to view point trail.

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David

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

Fantastic place to see! Very quiet and well laid out area. Directions were very easy and host was very accommodating. Stars were beautiful at night. Couldn’t ask for a better place! Highly recommended if you’re coming through the area!

Shannon

October 2025

15 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Ranch Retreat Camping

This is my 7th time camping at Creekside sounds, its one of my favorite places to camp. I usually camp in a travel trailer with my hubby but he was unable to make this trip, so I decided I would go solo and pitch a tent. I have camped for 35yrs but I had never gone by myself. Jolene's place is the perfect spot for solo females wanting to get out. Its safe, the host lives on the property and always introduces herself(and is a lovely person), neighbors are friendly, fellow campers are always nice, clean porta- potty and no bears. Sit back and enjoy the creek sounds and birds. Things to do, nothing just relax, hike at Great River Bluffs SP, explore the Mississippi River, drive the Apple Blossom scenic Byway, bike the Root River Trail.

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Will

October 2025

21 ft campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to Ranch Retreat Camping

Loved the cows and the creek. Very serene campsite.

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LeAnne

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Heart of the Driftless

What an amazing weekend we had at Hilltop cabin! The cabin was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The setting was beautiful and very private. It was the perfect base camp for exploring all that the driftless area has to offer! We will definitely be back!

Sarah

October 2025

22 ft travel trailer

Group trip

3 nights at Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

It was as described in the listing. The porta potty was very clean when we arrived. There was plenty of space between the sites for privacy. One thing that I was hoping for that didn't happen was to sit on the bench swing at the top of the Bluff with the Beautiful view, because it was broken. Erica did inform me that it was not yet fixed when we arrived. Also I think some should be aware that there is a steep gravel road that heads to the Quarry site. We did have to use 4 wheel drive to get there. Other than that it was great. I would recommend.

Heidi

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Bluffscapes Camping

A beautiful campsite and close to hiking, kayaking or canoeing, fishing. Allen is a great host and takes very good care of the sites and his land. The views are stunning and its very peaceful. Breeze helps to keep bugs away mostly.

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Sarah

September 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to New Hartford trout camp

As stated in every other review, the camping spot is very scenic, nature filled and beautiful. Gregory is great as a host as he let us have our privacy, but checked in as we were driving or walking by. Just a note to get to the site: when you pull in the driveway, turn left and drive in front of the house. Then right after the house take a right and that trail leads you back into the woods by the river. I think he has a map that works great. Lacrosse and Lake Crescent are not far from this site if you wanna make a trip into town. The site itself is very open no backing up as needed. Just pull in where you wanna be. Big enough for a couple of campers and tents.