Guttenberg

Pets

Electricity Hookup

Toilets

Campfires

Showers

Potable water

Sewage Hookup

Picnic table

South Lake Campground

There is so much to explore and do at Backbone State Park that you might as well load up the camping gear and make a weekend (or longer!) out of it

Six Pine Campground

With the awesome hiking, geology, fishing, climbing, and much more around Backbone State Park your best bet is to get on down here asap

Blackhawk Park Campground

Pool 9, as it's so affectionately called, is located on a forested bend of the Mississippi River

Backbone State Park

Discover the rugged beauty of Backbone State Park.

Blackhawk Park

Discover Blackhawk Park's scenic charm and outdoor adventures.

Find & reserve the best beach, lake, and river, stream, or creek campsites near Guttenberg, Iowa. Tent, cabin & RV camp on private & State Parks, on local farms, vineyards & nature preserves.

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Relax near the Mississippi

There is a great paved pad to park on. It accommodated my van very well! 

We set up the hammock on some trees in the camping area! 

There is electricity here, which is a great perk!

Plenty of table space to create a breakfast station!

Enjoying some quiet moments before the start of the day!

Loved using the table to set up a coffee making station! 

Great views of bluffs behind our campround!

This post had my name on it and was used to mark the spot!

Thankful for this picnic table to enjoy some oatmeal and coffee!

Wifi

Cooking equipment

RidgeRiverView Acres

160 y/o six generation farm that has been documented and illustrated in both National Geographic and Picture magazines. Site of original log cabin. 20' deep spring fed pond excavated in 2010.  50 acres of trails,trees and wildlife.

The Prairie Lodge

Welcome to The Prairie Lodge — A Rustic Retreat on Historic Land

Nestled in the heart of the Driftless Region of Northeast Iowa, The Prairie Lodge sits on 200 acres of native prairie and timber as part of the Cook Heritage Farm Estate. This cherished family property has been passed down through generations for over 173 years. The property borders the scenic Turkey River and is surrounded by rolling farmland and gentle bluffs that lead toward the mighty Mississippi River. Rich in natural beauty, the Driftless Area is geologically unique—never touched by glaciers—and is known for its caves, underground streams, blind valleys, sinkholes, and cold spring-fed creeks.

The Prairie Lodge, once the main “corn crib” used for drying and storing harvested corn, has been thoughtfully renovated into a comfortable and charming retreat. Inside, you’ll find a full kitchen, two bathrooms, a cozy living room, and an open loft with four queen beds. The loft comfortably sleeps eight and can accommodate up to ten guests with a blow-up mattress if needed.

Step onto the east-facing patio deck with your morning beverage and watch the sunrise over fields of blooming prairie flowers. Wildlife is abundant—deer, rabbits, songbirds, pheasants, and even eagles are frequent visitors. As night falls, the second-floor deck becomes the perfect spot for stargazing and listening to the calls of coyotes echoing across the land.

Next door to the Lodge, you’ll find the Bin Bar—a once-abandoned grain bin transformed in 2017 into a unique gathering space ideal for late-night storytelling and nightcaps under the stars.

For those traveling with a larger group, RV campsites with full water, sewer, and electrical hookups are available near the Lodge. If additional accommodations are needed beyond the Prairie Lodge, please contact your Hipcamp host for details and availability.

Activities nearby: Iowa towns including Decorah, Clermont, Elgin, Elkader, and Prairie Du Chen, Wisconsin are within driving distance. Each town boasts its own fun for day and evening entertainment including local artisan wares, antiquing, hiking, biking, golfing, water recreation, breweries, and dining spots. 

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Top-rated campgrounds near Guttenberg

1. Backbone State Park

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