96% (209) • 23 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ottumwa
Nature Heaven by lake red rock
1. Nature Heaven by lake red rock
96%
(315)
39mi from Ottumwa · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
We open year-round!! The winter camping is on the way! We believe each season has its special nature-beauty, so we open year-round. This secluded, beautiful, pet-friendly 40 acres of fenced camping site is on hilly land and is rare in Iowa, with a view of 3.5 private fishing ponds and a far view of the Red Rock Lake. There are 10 acres nature timber area that keep you away from the other campers and the rest of the world. Each site has a firepit, picnic table, and a solar light. The drinking water is at the entrance, but no electricity on. There are tons of natural features, you may see deer, rabbits, and other game birds by your campsite. Each camping sites have good distance to keep privacy from each other.
A recently built 20ft diameter geodesic glamping dome tent is for those who want a more climate-controlled stay while still enjoying the magnificent gifts.
For surrounding areas, the nearby White Breast Beach is open from May 23 to September 3, 2026, with boating, hunting, and hiking activities in Lake Red Rock. For our campers' safety, any hunting activities are not allowed within our camping ground. However, in case you come hunting with Iowa hunting tags, a couple of public hunting grounds are near our camping ground.
The recently built glamping geodesic Dome tent is located on top of a hill. You will have a fantastic sunset view of ponds and a lake view while enjoying the great nature and having a comfortable stay.
The cell phone signals are good from most providers; you may use your cell phone hotspot work remotely at this astonishing Lake Red Rock Oasis ^_^.
Hope you will find joy, peace, and happiness in this wonderful piece of natural land and the Red Rock Lake areas.
A little history of this land:
These 40 acres of land were a surface mining site. The reclamation works done
during the 1970s. But over the years, the soil was seriously eroded. Anna and Peilin, who have Master's and PhD in soil and environmental health backgrounds, bought this land several years ago and started to restore the vegetation. Now the site looks beautiful and ready for the nature lovers and campers to enjoy the fantastic view of the lake, ponds, hills, and tall grass, Butterflys... The site is totally different from what Google Maps shows now.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$20
/ night
Lake Wapello State Park
2. Lake Wapello State Park
100%
(1)
93 sites · Unionville, Iowa
Discover the serene beauty of Lake Wapello State Park.
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Lake Keomah State Park
3. Lake Keomah State Park
61 sites · Keomah Village, Iowa
Discover the charm of Lake Keomah State Park with its serene lake and lush trails.
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Electrical hookup
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Rathbun Lake
4. Rathbun Lake
100%
(1)
391 sites · Rathbun, Iowa
Discover Rathbun Lake: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Nature Lovers.
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Electrical hookup
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Honey Creek Resort
5. Honey Creek Resort
20 sites · Rathbun, Iowa
If this is camping, sign us up! Resort amenities abound at this cushy state park.
Electrical hookup
Honey Creek State Park
6. Honey Creek State Park
152 sites · Rathbun, Iowa
Discover the natural charm of Honey Creek State Park.
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Lake Darling State Park
7. Lake Darling State Park
85 sites · Pleasant Plain, Iowa
Discover the serene beauty of Lake Darling State Park.
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
8. Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
82 sites · Keosauqua, Iowa
Discover the serene beauty of Lacey-Keosauqua State Park.
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Lake Red Rock
9. Lake Red Rock
100%
(5)
390 sites · Pella, Iowa
Discover Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake with endless recreation and scenic beauty.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Red Haw State Park
10. Red Haw State Park
80 sites · Chariton, Iowa
Discover the serene beauty of Red Haw State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Battle of Athens State Historic Site
11. Battle of Athens State Historic Site
29 sites · Missouri
Explore Civil War history and riverfront landscapes at this park in northeastern Missouri.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
96% (209) • 23 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ottumwa
Nature Heaven by lake red rock
1. Nature Heaven by lake red rock
96%
(315)
39mi from Ottumwa · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
We open year-round!! The winter camping is on the way! We believe each season has its special nature-beauty, so we open year-round. This secluded, beautiful, pet-friendly 40 acres of fenced camping site is on hilly land and is rare in Iowa, with a view of 3.5 private fishing ponds and a far view of the Red Rock Lake. There are 10 acres nature timber area that keep you away from the other campers and the rest of the world. Each site has a firepit, picnic table, and a solar light. The drinking water is at the entrance, but no electricity on. There are tons of natural features, you may see deer, rabbits, and other game birds by your campsite. Each camping sites have good distance to keep privacy from each other.
A recently built 20ft diameter geodesic glamping dome tent is for those who want a more climate-controlled stay while still enjoying the magnificent gifts.
For surrounding areas, the nearby White Breast Beach is open from May 23 to September 3, 2026, with boating, hunting, and hiking activities in Lake Red Rock. For our campers' safety, any hunting activities are not allowed within our camping ground. However, in case you come hunting with Iowa hunting tags, a couple of public hunting grounds are near our camping ground.
The recently built glamping geodesic Dome tent is located on top of a hill. You will have a fantastic sunset view of ponds and a lake view while enjoying the great nature and having a comfortable stay.
The cell phone signals are good from most providers; you may use your cell phone hotspot work remotely at this astonishing Lake Red Rock Oasis ^_^.
Hope you will find joy, peace, and happiness in this wonderful piece of natural land and the Red Rock Lake areas.
A little history of this land:
These 40 acres of land were a surface mining site. The reclamation works done
during the 1970s. But over the years, the soil was seriously eroded. Anna and Peilin, who have Master's and PhD in soil and environmental health backgrounds, bought this land several years ago and started to restore the vegetation. Now the site looks beautiful and ready for the nature lovers and campers to enjoy the fantastic view of the lake, ponds, hills, and tall grass, Butterflys... The site is totally different from what Google Maps shows now.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$20
/ night
Lake Wapello State Park
2. Lake Wapello State Park
100%
(1)
93 sites · Unionville, Iowa
Discover the serene beauty of Lake Wapello State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
Lake Keomah State Park
3. Lake Keomah State Park
61 sites · Keomah Village, Iowa
Discover the charm of Lake Keomah State Park with its serene lake and lush trails.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Rathbun Lake
4. Rathbun Lake
100%
(1)
391 sites · Rathbun, Iowa
Discover Rathbun Lake: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Nature Lovers.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Honey Creek Resort
5. Honey Creek Resort
20 sites · Rathbun, Iowa
If this is camping, sign us up! Resort amenities abound at this cushy state park.
Electrical hookup
Honey Creek State Park
6. Honey Creek State Park
152 sites · Rathbun, Iowa
Discover the natural charm of Honey Creek State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
Lake Darling State Park
7. Lake Darling State Park
85 sites · Pleasant Plain, Iowa
Discover the serene beauty of Lake Darling State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
8. Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
82 sites · Keosauqua, Iowa
Discover the serene beauty of Lacey-Keosauqua State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
Lake Red Rock
9. Lake Red Rock
100%
(5)
390 sites · Pella, Iowa
Discover Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake with endless recreation and scenic beauty.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Red Haw State Park
10. Red Haw State Park
80 sites · Chariton, Iowa
Discover the serene beauty of Red Haw State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Battle of Athens State Historic Site
11. Battle of Athens State Historic Site
29 sites · Missouri
Explore Civil War history and riverfront landscapes at this park in northeastern Missouri.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Cristian
October 2025
Tent
Great location, and accommodating host. Great directs and signs as you go through. Defined trailed with class 2 base gravel for easy 2wd access. Saw multiple deer both day for short time I was there. Well maintained.
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Georgia
September 2025
Tent
Wow this place is just so gorgeous. We fit one 2 person tent and one 4 person tent very comfortably next to each other. When you’re in or around your tent, or sitting at the bonfire it’s incredibly private, but you can still walk out just 30 feet and see the beautiful wide open view. Definitely will be back soon a recommending this site to all of my friends!!!
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Cristian
September 2025
Tent
10/10 returning soon again beautiful area quiet away from everyone perfect spot
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Eric
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Nature Heaven by lake red rock
Loved the location, the view. And the fun setup. Had a great time!
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Kit
September 2025
Tent
My friend and I had a lovely time camping on Anna’s land! When we arrived there was someone already in our spot but Anna quickly sorted out another spot for us that we think was even nicer than what we had planned. We had a great view with a gentle breeze. All the spots offer lots of privacy.
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Cody
September 2025
30 ft toy hauler
With kids
Anna’s Hipcamp spot near Lake Red Rock is beautiful-lovely prairie with peaceful sunsets and sunrises. It’s great for stargazing and telescope use, with private access, a water fill, fire pits, and good campsites. The hosts are great, and it’s boondocking on restored land that feels truly serene.
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Erin
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Loved the land and the campsite. Everything was exactly as it was described and pictured. Very friendly couple that owns the land- only 12 mins from Pella. Beautiful views of the lake and sunset from this spot.
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Michelle
August 2025
With kids
We enjoyed the unique dome experience with breath taking views! Our stay was during the middle of the week, so we enjoyed the peace & quiet with no campers around us. Taking a peaceful walk while watching the sunset & sunrise was beautiful.
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Bethany
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Very beautiful space. It's secluded but not too far from Knoxville or Pella. The beach was nice and close as well as one of our favorite hiking spots, the Stu Kuyper trail.
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Mariya
August 2025
Tent
With pets
We loved tent camping at Anna’s property. Site 4 is so secluded and peaceful. The vibe was super chill. The instructions were very clear and it was very easy to find. The toilet was clean. It was a very nice private experience. Saw some deer in the bushes too. So cool.
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Tyler
August 2025
1 night at Nature Heaven by lake red rock
Loved being perched on the hill . Great communication . Such a special kind of adventure . So comfortable !
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Chet
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Great place to camp. It was a bit wet out the weekend we went and the spot we picked was in a low area. The owners met us out there and moved us to higher site with an awesome view. Great customer service. It is secluded but close to all the places you want to go.
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Emily
July 2025
Tent
With pets
We had a wonderful time and thought the description was very accurate!
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Brian
July 2025
With pets
Been here multiple times!!
Love the spots!!!
Love the fishing!!
Thanks so much for the perfect getaway Anna!!
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Jim
July 2025
14 ft pop-up camper
Nice quiet place. Easy to find. Easy to park and maneuver. Really pretty place near red rock lake.
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Loganzum
June 2025
Tent
The area is very well taken care of and the site was very clean! Every site is well secluded and far enough away from each other we didn’t hear anybody else. Will definitely be coming back.
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Chris
June 2025
Tent
For a first camping trip. Hands down recommend it. Place was clean the landscaping was right. Caught so many fish the vibes was chill. Bugs are crazy tho definitely bring spray. Much love to the owner of this place tho many respects Yoo!!
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Heath
June 2025
With pets
We had an amazing time staying at the geodesic dome -- the site was very peaceful and the dome was super cozy. Anna's hospitality was also exceptional. I'd highly recommend the dome to anybody looking for an awesome experience!
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Beth
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Nature Heaven by lake red rock
It was very peaceful and the kids enjoyed tent camping and the beautiful sunset and views of nature.
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Carolyn
May 2025
1 night at Nature Heaven by lake red rock
Anna and her husband gave us such lovely hospitality. I felt like we were at the Four Seasons. Such serenity was bliss and exactly what we needed
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