The best forest camping near Williamsburg

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In Williamsburg, you’ll find over 750 forest campsites where thick woods muffle the outside world and trails snake through tall trees. Average prices hover around $34 a night, with options starting at just $20 if you’re watching your budget. Campfires are allowed at most sites, and you’ll usually find toilets and showers close by. Swimming holes, wildlife-watching spots, and even snow sports in winter keep things interesting year-round. Local favorites include Draco Hill Nature Farm (316 reviews), where evenings mean the sound of owls and mornings start with deer tracks in the mud. River Camp (37 reviews) sits right by the water—good for a quick swim before breakfast. For something a bit different, Blueberry Farm on a Hill (13 reviews) puts you among fruit bushes and open views. Pack for variable weather, wear boots you don’t mind muddying, and expect to see more wildlife than people.

99% (407) 752 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Williamsburg

Blueberry Farm on a Hill

1. Blueberry Farm on a Hill

100%
(19)
13mi from Williamsburg · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to our idyllic 10-acre historic farmstead in rural Johnson County, Iowa (about 8 miles west of Iowa City). We are a bookish, quiet couple with a 9-year-old daughter, 2 llamas, 4 chickens, 2 babydoll sheep, 3 housecats, and 5 barn cats. In June and July, we open our farm to the public for U-pick organic blueberries. Campers have access to a private firepit with 4 chairs, a bathroom shed with a composting toilet, a campfire coffee percolator, a prairie trail, a hammock, a free little library, and a beanbags lawn game. We're looking for Hipcampers who are respectful and clean.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
$45
 / night
Ramsey Creek Natural Area

2. Ramsey Creek Natural Area

100%
(11)
19mi from Williamsburg · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
3 acres that were converted from a cornfield 30 years ago to an area containing prairie, woods and creek. A great place to relax and enjoy rural Iowa, guests are welcome to roam the mowed areas and paths while respecting other guests. In the heart of the largest Amish community west of the Mississippi, only 2 miles from Kalona Historical Village. Groceries, gas and food and dump station available in Kalona, firewood available on site, kayak trips may be arranged.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
$15
 / night
River Camp

3. River Camp

99%
(45)
25mi from Williamsburg · 1 site
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
Coralville Lake

4. Coralville Lake

80%
(5)
Park 24mi from Williamsburg · 480 sites
Discover the scenic beauty and outdoor adventures at Coralville Lake.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Lake Macbride State Park

5. Lake Macbride State Park

100%
(2)
State park 25mi from Williamsburg · 103 sites
Discover the natural charm of Lake Macbride State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Draco Hill Nature Farm

6. Draco Hill Nature Farm

98%
(705)
39mi from Williamsburg · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
THANK YOU to all our guests who enjoyed Draco Hill Nature Farm, were considerate to one another and who left their sites as clean as they found them in 2025. Hipcampers Rock! We'll see you in 2026. Book in mid-June or October and catch our Community Potluck or Chestnut Festival. Come any time for privacy at your site or a hike trails. Take a dip in the pond if you dare! Learn more and see interactive map at dracohill.org A convenient 7 miles north of Interstate 80 but feels like an oasis away from it all. Enjoy nature in a private, wooded river valley setting. And check out our extras! -- Fatwood for starting fires easily -- Up to 3 extra bundles of firewood -- A 7-person tent -- A Coleman stove, matches and tank of fuel -- A personal tour of the exotic fruits and nuts and ecological restoration we're growing here. NO generators please. Campers like to go to sleep under the stars to the sound of frogs, cicadas, coyotes, deer and the rustling wind through the tallgrass prairie. Wake to an amazing sunrise over the river. Enjoy a hike through our 4 miles of trails on 75 acres of rolling woodlands and prairie, picking berries, finding mushrooms, scaring up a turkey or pheasant in the brush or listening to the birds. (Pull out your Merlin app to see who's singing!) Play in the river or upland pond, cut cattails and prairie grasses for souvenirs and enjoy being unplugged for a while. Your hosts are here if you need us, but we leave you to enjoy this beautiful place at your own pace. This is "socks and shoes, jeans and boots" kind of camping. You're visiting wild places and a working perennial farm, so please dress appropriately for your optimal enjoyment. If you go off trails and other mowed places, you increase your chances of contact with poison ivy, wild parsnip and ticks. Please research these ahead of time and be prepared. We live here and encounter them frequently without more than a slight inconvenience.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$28
 / night
Well Within Farm Sanctuary

7. Well Within Farm Sanctuary

386mi from Williamsburg · 1 site
Well Within Farm Sanctuary is a forested 10 acres located minutes from hiking, biking, fishing and beautiful Traverse City, MI. Nestled 1/4 mile back from a main road but, only five minutes from The Village of Kingsley, MI with grocery store, gas station, brewery, shops, library, splash park, restaurants and more! You will stay at a rustic campsite with room for a tent or small RV. Recently we have added a 25 ft by 12 foot camping cabin. We provide one queen size air mattress and linens including pillows, sheets and a quilt. There is a private solar shower at each campsite. We do provide a clean well maintained port o potty for use.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$99
 / night
Palisades-Kepler State Park

8. Palisades-Kepler State Park

State park 31mi from Williamsburg · 40 sites
Discover the scenic beauty of Palisades-Kepler State Park.
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Toilets
Showers
Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

9. Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

State park 33mi from Williamsburg · 74 sites
Discover the allure of Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
Wapsipinicon State Park

10. Wapsipinicon State Park

State park 48mi from Williamsburg · 25 sites
Discover the natural charm of Wapsipinicon State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Union Grove State Park

11. Union Grove State Park

State park 49mi from Williamsburg · 22 sites
Discover Union Grove State Park's natural charm and outdoor activities.
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Toilets
Showers

In Williamsburg, you’ll find over 750 forest campsites where thick woods muffle the outside world and trails snake through tall trees. Average prices hover around $34 a night, with options starting at just $20 if you’re watching your budget. Campfires are allowed at most sites, and you’ll usually find toilets and showers close by. Swimming holes, wildlife-watching spots, and even snow sports in winter keep things interesting year-round. Local favorites include Draco Hill Nature Farm (316 reviews), where evenings mean the sound of owls and mornings start with deer tracks in the mud. River Camp (37 reviews) sits right by the water—good for a quick swim before breakfast. For something a bit different, Blueberry Farm on a Hill (13 reviews) puts you among fruit bushes and open views. Pack for variable weather, wear boots you don’t mind muddying, and expect to see more wildlife than people.

99% (407) 752 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Williamsburg

Blueberry Farm on a Hill

1. Blueberry Farm on a Hill

100%
(19)
13mi from Williamsburg · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to our idyllic 10-acre historic farmstead in rural Johnson County, Iowa (about 8 miles west of Iowa City). We are a bookish, quiet couple with a 9-year-old daughter, 2 llamas, 4 chickens, 2 babydoll sheep, 3 housecats, and 5 barn cats. In June and July, we open our farm to the public for U-pick organic blueberries. Campers have access to a private firepit with 4 chairs, a bathroom shed with a composting toilet, a campfire coffee percolator, a prairie trail, a hammock, a free little library, and a beanbags lawn game. We're looking for Hipcampers who are respectful and clean.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
$45
 / night
Ramsey Creek Natural Area

2. Ramsey Creek Natural Area

100%
(11)
19mi from Williamsburg · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
3 acres that were converted from a cornfield 30 years ago to an area containing prairie, woods and creek. A great place to relax and enjoy rural Iowa, guests are welcome to roam the mowed areas and paths while respecting other guests. In the heart of the largest Amish community west of the Mississippi, only 2 miles from Kalona Historical Village. Groceries, gas and food and dump station available in Kalona, firewood available on site, kayak trips may be arranged.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
$15
 / night
River Camp

3. River Camp

99%
(45)
25mi from Williamsburg · 1 site
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
Coralville Lake

4. Coralville Lake

80%
(5)
Park 24mi from Williamsburg · 480 sites
Discover the scenic beauty and outdoor adventures at Coralville Lake.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Lake Macbride State Park

5. Lake Macbride State Park

100%
(2)
State park 25mi from Williamsburg · 103 sites
Discover the natural charm of Lake Macbride State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Draco Hill Nature Farm

6. Draco Hill Nature Farm

98%
(705)
39mi from Williamsburg · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
THANK YOU to all our guests who enjoyed Draco Hill Nature Farm, were considerate to one another and who left their sites as clean as they found them in 2025. Hipcampers Rock! We'll see you in 2026. Book in mid-June or October and catch our Community Potluck or Chestnut Festival. Come any time for privacy at your site or a hike trails. Take a dip in the pond if you dare! Learn more and see interactive map at dracohill.org A convenient 7 miles north of Interstate 80 but feels like an oasis away from it all. Enjoy nature in a private, wooded river valley setting. And check out our extras! -- Fatwood for starting fires easily -- Up to 3 extra bundles of firewood -- A 7-person tent -- A Coleman stove, matches and tank of fuel -- A personal tour of the exotic fruits and nuts and ecological restoration we're growing here. NO generators please. Campers like to go to sleep under the stars to the sound of frogs, cicadas, coyotes, deer and the rustling wind through the tallgrass prairie. Wake to an amazing sunrise over the river. Enjoy a hike through our 4 miles of trails on 75 acres of rolling woodlands and prairie, picking berries, finding mushrooms, scaring up a turkey or pheasant in the brush or listening to the birds. (Pull out your Merlin app to see who's singing!) Play in the river or upland pond, cut cattails and prairie grasses for souvenirs and enjoy being unplugged for a while. Your hosts are here if you need us, but we leave you to enjoy this beautiful place at your own pace. This is "socks and shoes, jeans and boots" kind of camping. You're visiting wild places and a working perennial farm, so please dress appropriately for your optimal enjoyment. If you go off trails and other mowed places, you increase your chances of contact with poison ivy, wild parsnip and ticks. Please research these ahead of time and be prepared. We live here and encounter them frequently without more than a slight inconvenience.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$28
 / night
Well Within Farm Sanctuary

7. Well Within Farm Sanctuary

386mi from Williamsburg · 1 site
Well Within Farm Sanctuary is a forested 10 acres located minutes from hiking, biking, fishing and beautiful Traverse City, MI. Nestled 1/4 mile back from a main road but, only five minutes from The Village of Kingsley, MI with grocery store, gas station, brewery, shops, library, splash park, restaurants and more! You will stay at a rustic campsite with room for a tent or small RV. Recently we have added a 25 ft by 12 foot camping cabin. We provide one queen size air mattress and linens including pillows, sheets and a quilt. There is a private solar shower at each campsite. We do provide a clean well maintained port o potty for use.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$99
 / night
Palisades-Kepler State Park

8. Palisades-Kepler State Park

State park 31mi from Williamsburg · 40 sites
Discover the scenic beauty of Palisades-Kepler State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

9. Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

State park 33mi from Williamsburg · 74 sites
Discover the allure of Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
Wapsipinicon State Park

10. Wapsipinicon State Park

State park 48mi from Williamsburg · 25 sites
Discover the natural charm of Wapsipinicon State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Union Grove State Park

11. Union Grove State Park

State park 49mi from Williamsburg · 22 sites
Discover Union Grove State Park's natural charm and outdoor activities.
Pets
Toilets
Showers

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