100% (63) • 8 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Fairfield
Whitetail Tent Camping
1. Whitetail Tent Camping
100%
(11)
21mi from Fairfield · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$28
/ night
River Camp
2. River Camp
99%
(45)
48mi from Fairfield · 3 sites
Learn more about this land:
Private 28 acre parcel with scattering of cabins and houses. Includes many feet of river frontage with private road along river that makes for good biking or walking. Some trails in forest. Lots of birds and wildlife. Large 100 year old oak trees, giant sycamores and cottonwood trees on the property. Short trail to river provides access for kayaking or fishing. Put in at Sturgis Ferry Park by airport in Iowa City and kayak to campsite or go further to Hills Access at Hills, Iowa. Camp site is close to Iowa City, but the quiet site seems 100's of miles away. River Camp is close to Ryerson's Woods State Forest Preserve, Johnson County Fairgrounds, Terry Trueblood Recreation Area and a 10 minute drive to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Pets
Full hookups
from
$51
/ night
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
3. Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
State park 20mi from Fairfield · 82 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Lacey-Keosauqua State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
Battle of Athens State Historic Site
4. Battle of Athens State Historic Site
State park 32mi from Fairfield · 29 sites
Explore Civil War history and riverfront landscapes at this park in northeastern Missouri.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Geode State Park
5. Geode State Park
100%
(1)
State park 33mi from Fairfield · 168 sites
Discover Geode State Park's serene lake and lush trails.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Nauvoo State Park
6. Nauvoo State Park
100%
(2)
State park 44mi from Fairfield · 30 sites
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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Rathbun Lake
7. Rathbun Lake
100%
(1)
Park 52mi from Fairfield · 391 sites
Discover Rathbun Lake: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Nature Lovers.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
100% (63) • 8 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Fairfield
Whitetail Tent Camping
1. Whitetail Tent Camping
100%
(11)
21mi from Fairfield · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$28
/ night
River Camp
2. River Camp
99%
(45)
48mi from Fairfield · 3 sites
Learn more about this land:
Private 28 acre parcel with scattering of cabins and houses. Includes many feet of river frontage with private road along river that makes for good biking or walking. Some trails in forest. Lots of birds and wildlife. Large 100 year old oak trees, giant sycamores and cottonwood trees on the property. Short trail to river provides access for kayaking or fishing. Put in at Sturgis Ferry Park by airport in Iowa City and kayak to campsite or go further to Hills Access at Hills, Iowa. Camp site is close to Iowa City, but the quiet site seems 100's of miles away. River Camp is close to Ryerson's Woods State Forest Preserve, Johnson County Fairgrounds, Terry Trueblood Recreation Area and a 10 minute drive to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Pets
Full hookups
from
$51
/ night
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
3. Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
State park 20mi from Fairfield · 82 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Lacey-Keosauqua State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
Battle of Athens State Historic Site
4. Battle of Athens State Historic Site
State park 32mi from Fairfield · 29 sites
Explore Civil War history and riverfront landscapes at this park in northeastern Missouri.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Geode State Park
5. Geode State Park
100%
(1)
State park 33mi from Fairfield · 168 sites
Discover Geode State Park's serene lake and lush trails.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Nauvoo State Park
6. Nauvoo State Park
100%
(2)
State park 44mi from Fairfield · 30 sites
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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Rathbun Lake
7. Rathbun Lake
100%
(1)
Park 52mi from Fairfield · 391 sites
Discover Rathbun Lake: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Nature Lovers.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
K
Kelly
October 2025
34 ft travel trailer
With pets
If you are looking for a quiet spot this is the place. Plenty of wildlife to see deer bald eagles.
See moreM
Michelle
October 2025
27 ft travel trailer
With pets
This is the perfect spot for people who love fishing, the Hawkeyes, or have family in Iowa City. Full hook-ups and a quiet spot. Loren is easy to work with and very accommodating.
See moreB
Barritt
May 2025
20 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Awesome campsite for a weekend getaway. Great place to let the dogs roam around off leash.
See moreJ
Josh
May 2025
32 ft Class C
With pets
Great private spot! Loren was very friendly and a great host.
See more
