# Draco Hill Nature Farm See photos, check availability, and book on Hipcamp: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/iowa-draco-hill-nature-farm-lz9hmrp9 - **Location:** West Branch, Iowa, United States - **Price:** from $17.60/night - **Rating:** 97% recommend (491 reviews) - **Sites:** 4 - **Size:** 75 acres - **Host:** Suzan E. ## Overview As of 9/19, the ground is currently saturated and we have more rain in the forecast. If you decide to reserve, please drive on the ridges of the farm road entering the farm and not in the ruts. If you've never seen the tallgrass prairie, this is your chance! Right now, the prairie is in full bloom. Turkey tail, Indiangrass, partridge pea and many other beautiful native plants are at their best. The orchard trees are also loaded with fruit and nuts. If you've never seen a chestnut burr, a bundle of heartnuts, or Asian pears book now. No picking please - they aren't ripe yet. The weather is great and the campsites are mowed and ready for you! The river is low enough for you to walk down to it. You can only do that from Sun and Swimming and Shade and Swimming so be sure to book one of those if you want to dip your toes in the water. We know everything's expensive these days. Camping is a cheap and easy way to get away. Don't own a tent? Rent one from us. Would rather use a gas stove than struggle with a fire? We've got those too. We've also reduced our Sycamore Site to a super low $20/night for those of you pinching pennies. We hope you can enjoy it at that rate. Remember, a load of firewood is included. Please don't reserve this site if you're towing a trailer. Book over the October 17 weekend and catch our 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 map at our website. 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 for rent -- 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 or large RVs 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 and ticks. Please research these ahead of time and be prepared. We live here and encounter them frequently without more than a slight inconvenience. ## Highlights - **Best Hipcamps in Iowa:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026. - **Best in Iowa: 3rd place:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024. - **Amazing views:** Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views. - **Staff verified:** Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team. - **Suzan is a Star Host:** Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences. ## Amenities - **Amenities:** Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Cooking equipment, Picnic table - **Activities:** Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Swimming, Wildlife watching - **Terrain:** Forest, River, stream, or creek, Swimming hole, Field, Farm ## Sites - **Shade and Swimming** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $38.00/night) - **Sun and Swimming** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $38.00/night) - **Trees and Terrace** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $38.00/night) - **Sycamore Grove** (rv-tent, up to 4 guests, $22.00/night) ## Recent reviews > Susan is an excellent host. Very responsive and the sites are great and well kept. Highly recommend Draco farms > > - Travis W., October 24, 2026 > First time camping. Had a great time! > > - Dawonne R., October 18, 2026 > Booked this in mid-October and it was beautiful! More private than I thought it would be. Great walking trails, and the view from the river was amazing. 10/10, would definitely recommend and rebook! > > - Tyler F., October 11, 2026 > Very quiet place! Loved listening to the wildlife. Suzan is nice and even had some young volunteers she was showing the farm which was awesome to see. The river was fantastic to be right by, though after heavy rain it was too high to access for fishing. **There is little to no Verizon cellphone reception at the sites, if you need it you’ll need to go about a mile back up the road** > > - Nick G., October 9, 2026 > Third time here, still a great spot to camp! Listen to the owls in the dark sky, cell free zone! > > - J Michael K., October 6, 2026