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The best lakeside camping near Iowa City

If you're looking for a camping getaway near Iowa City, Iowa with a lake to enjoy, Hipcamp has over 60 options specifically tailored to your preference. With options as low as $15 per night, you'll find a range of affordable choices. Some of the top campsites in the area include Lake Red Rock Oasis (75 reviews), The Edge of Driftless (31 reviews), and Vintage Spring Lake Campground (15 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities such as showers, campfires, and potable water, as well as activities like climbing, off-roading (OHV), and exploring historic sites. So pack your bags and get ready for a lakeside adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Iowa City

1. Captain's Cove Muscatine

32mi from Iowa City · 1 site · Lodging

Originally built with four ponds to accommodate a Catfish Farm and Shitake Mushroom Farm - this property has been in the family for four generations. We are pleased to share this amazing property with your family to continue the tradition of enjoying life's moments. We consider this place a small piece of heaven in Iowa and hope you will too. The activities available range from fishing, swimming or kayaking, in our private ponds, bonfires, outdoor grilling, sunrise or sunset watching, hiking around the property, and so much more. The property is just minutes away from Wild Cat Den State Park, bike paths and the Muscatine River Front.

2. Coralville Lake

480 sites · North Liberty, Iowa

Discover the scenic beauty and outdoor adventures at Coralville Lake.

Electrical hookup

3. Lake Macbride State Park

103 sites · Solon, Iowa

Discover the natural charm of Lake Macbride State Park.

Electrical hookup

4. Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

74 sites · Shellsburg, Iowa

Discover the allure of Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area.

5. Lake Darling State Park

85 sites · Pleasant Plain, Iowa

Discover the serene beauty of Lake Darling State Park.

If you're looking for a camping getaway near Iowa City, Iowa with a lake to enjoy, Hipcamp has over 60 options specifically tailored to your preference. With options as low as $15 per night, you'll find a range of affordable choices. Some of the top campsites in the area include Lake Red Rock Oasis (75 reviews), The Edge of Driftless (31 reviews), and Vintage Spring Lake Campground (15 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities such as showers, campfires, and potable water, as well as activities like climbing, off-roading (OHV), and exploring historic sites. So pack your bags and get ready for a lakeside adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Iowa City

1. Captain's Cove Muscatine

32mi from Iowa City · 1 site · Lodging

Originally built with four ponds to accommodate a Catfish Farm and Shitake Mushroom Farm - this property has been in the family for four generations. We are pleased to share this amazing property with your family to continue the tradition of enjoying life's moments. We consider this place a small piece of heaven in Iowa and hope you will too. The activities available range from fishing, swimming or kayaking, in our private ponds, bonfires, outdoor grilling, sunrise or sunset watching, hiking around the property, and so much more. The property is just minutes away from Wild Cat Den State Park, bike paths and the Muscatine River Front.

2. Coralville Lake

480 sites · North Liberty, Iowa

Discover the scenic beauty and outdoor adventures at Coralville Lake.

Electrical hookup

3. Lake Macbride State Park

103 sites · Solon, Iowa

Discover the natural charm of Lake Macbride State Park.

Electrical hookup

4. Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

74 sites · Shellsburg, Iowa

Discover the allure of Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area.

5. Lake Darling State Park

85 sites · Pleasant Plain, Iowa

Discover the serene beauty of Lake Darling State Park.

Public campgrounds near Iowa City

Dam Complex Campground

Dam Complex Campground

4.7mi from Iowa City · 173 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coralville Lake

Sugar Bottom Campground

Sugar Bottom Campground

7.1mi from Iowa City · 249 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coralville Lake

Lake Macbride Campground

Lake Macbride Campground

10mi from Iowa City · 103 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Macbride State Park

Sandy Beach Campground

Sandy Beach Campground

11mi from Iowa City · 58 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coralville Lake

Pleasant Creek Campground

Pleasant Creek Campground

36mi from Iowa City · 74 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

Lake Darling Campground

Lake Darling Campground

37mi from Iowa City · 85 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Darling State Park

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Iowa City

Coralville Lake

Coralville Lake

North Liberty, Iowa

Lake Macbride State Park

Lake Macbride State Park

Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

Shellsburg, Iowa

Lake Darling State Park

Lake Darling State Park

Pleasant Plain, Iowa

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Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Popular Iowa City trips

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Top parks near Iowa City

Governor Dodge State Park

Morrison-Rockwood State Park

Rock Cut State Park

Brunet Island State Park

Council Grounds State Park

Hartman Creek State Park

Kettle Moraine State Forest (Northern Unit)

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