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n*Everland Barnyard Camping

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· Anamosa, Jones, Iowa
20 acres hosted by Robert K.
22 RV/tent sites
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Best in Iowa: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
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New for 2024: We have expanded the flat land available for camping while maintaining the privacy of all our campsites. We have added sites, but don't worry, you will still experience the same solitude and peace as if you were our only guests. The promised bathhouse/storm shelter is also nearing completion, and we should be able to offer showers (and safe haven during storms) to guests during the 2024 season! Do you want to hike into a site? We have a few sites in the woods that are not easily accessible by car, if you want that kind of experience just mention it when booking. Follow us on Facebook to stay abreast of our current events! Summer Solstice, Full Moon Sound Baths, and Music planned Summer 2024. AND News coming soon about a 2024 Fall retreat too! We are not very active on FB though, so we may miss your message if you reach out to us that way. https://www.facebook.com/NeverlandBarnyard FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN: Please reach out to us in messaging to determine if this is the right fit for your family vacation as we feel there are better options in the area for kids, but we do make exceptions for the well-behaved and respectful older children. Thank you for your understanding. ABOUT THE BARNYARD: n*Everland Barnyard is an eccentric art installation space created from found, recycled, and repurposed building materials in the heart of Grant Wood Country in Jones County, Iowa. We are not a commercial campground. We focus on Zen, mindfulness, peace, and tranquility. Firmly in the realm of Outsider Art, Gothic and rustic, Bob Kellogg has created a place unlike anywhere else in the world that represents freedom and inspires endless creativity. The land provides multiple camp sites for easy access to bike and walking trails taking visitors into town or through the Wapsipinicon State Park across the river from the property. Anamosa offers several restaurants, grocery stores and other businesses all within walking distance and less than a mile from our land. Kayak the Wapsipinicon River, we recommend a put in at Matsell Bridge, and end only a mile away from your campsite at the Barnyard in Anamosa at the dam takeout. Visit the State Penitentiary Museum, hang out with the Barnyard chickens, hike our wooded trails, or simply unwind. This place is a magical retreat unlike anywhere else in the world. If you are seeking to disconnect from the world, find presence and live in the Now, this is the place for you.  We also offer #ProjectCreatePeace, an initiative to create more peace in the world through art as an art project. Check out the extras listings to get your art on while you are here! There is a beautiful spring-fed water hole ideal for swimming in the state park, as well as access to the river from our property (although we do not recommend swimming in the river due to pollutants.)  Watching the sunset at the river is one of our absolutely favorite ways to end the day.  n*Everland Barnyard and the events we host are the perfect place to meet cool like-minded people, so even if you are single traveler, know that you will find an inviting, safe, and welcome site here for your getaway! We make some of the best pizza you have ever eaten (or so we keep being told) and we have a few special weekends a summer that highlight events such as sound baths that feature garden-fresh, oven-baked foods and pizza. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeverlandBarnyard to stay updated on our events!n*Everland Barnyard is an eccentric art installation space created from found, recycled, and re-purposed building materials in the heart of Grant Wood Country in Jones County, Iowa. Gothic and rustic, the space provides multiple camp sites for easy access to bike trails through town and into the Wapsipinicon State Park across the river from the property. Kayak the Wapsi (we recommend a Matsell Bridge put in with a stop at the historic General Store in Stone City) and end only a mile away from your campsite at the Barnyard in Anamosa at the dam takeout. Visit the State Penitentiary Museum, hang out with the Barnyard chickens, hike our wooded trails, or simply unwind. This place is a magical retreat unlike anywhere else in the world. If you are seeking to disconnect from the world, find presence and live in the Now, this is the place for you.  There is a beautiful spring fed water hole ideal for swimming in the state park, as well as access to the river from our property (although we do not recommend swimming in the river due to pollutants.)  Watching the sunset at the river is one of our absolutely favorite ways to end the day.  As of 2021, we have a newly constructed wood-fired pizza oven. Inquire upon booking about availability and pricing. You will not be disappointed, roasting any food and baking pizza in the outdoor oven is absolutely amazing!
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Leah F.recommends
November 15, 2023
n*Everland Barnyard Camping
MAGICAL
After returning from camping I was describing our amazing stay to a coworker, and he said that it sounded like being in a dream. Accurate! The site is a magical environment that is lightyears away from normal society, yet minutes from a main highway. Hosts were superb, both offering engagement and community, and giving us space to self-guide a tour through the artifacts that make up this artistic delight.
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Alex P.recommends
November 5, 2023
n*Everland Barnyard Camping
Creative genius and unique place
The creativity of the host and uniqueness of the site is unparalleled. Everywhere you turn there is some unique art installation made out of things that would normally have been thrown away. They seem to make use of just about anything. It's such an interesting place and the hosts are so cool I'd go back just to hang out with them. We explored, painted, played sound bowls, hiked, and took lots of pictures. Will definitely be back.
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Terri W.recommends
October 26, 2023
n*Everland Barnyard Camping
Wow!
Just minutes outside of Anamosa (where there is great coffee and yummy backed goods at Grounds and Goodies) is an unexpected wonderland chock-full of human creativity and natural beauty. It is endlessly interesting- we will be back with time to linger! The hosts are attentive and welcoming.
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Lowell S.recommends
October 22, 2023
n*Everland Barnyard Camping
Loved the place and loved camping there. We had a secluded wooded site. We totally enjoyed hiking the trails to the river and along the river, looking at all the artfull constructions, and talking to and hanging out with Bob and Zene. We hope to be back!
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René (Susan Rene) F.recommends
October 20, 2023
n*Everland Barnyard Camping
n*Everland is a Must Stay!
n*Everland is a magical place! Glimpses of yesteryear in the vintage collections, the eclectic artwork of the present, and the re-use/recycle/re-purpose for the future are all elements of this incredibly peaceful and inviting property. Bob and Xene had my Border Collie Jolene and I feeling like a part of the family within seconds of meeting! I will definitely stay here again the next time I travel through Iowa!
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Rebecca L.recommends
October 17, 2023
n*Everland Barnyard Camping
Robert and Xene were very friendly and inviting! The property is one of a kind hidden gem in the middle of Iowa. The property was spectacular at night with the lights on and we were able to tour all the buildings. Beautiful art creations and property! .
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Anamosa, Jones, Iowa, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Báxoje Máyaⁿ (Ioway), oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Robert K.Joined in June 2020
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