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The Flying A

Hosted by Gordon · Red Oak, Iowa

6 guests max

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Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Our property is a quiet stretch of rural southwest Iowa farmland near Hawthorne, centered around a peaceful, stocked pond surrounded by wide-open row-crop fields. This isn’t a commercial campground—it’s a simple, private slice of the country where you can slow down, cast a line, float on the water, and enjoy true Midwestern quiet. Set about a quarter mile off a low-traffic gravel road, the pond offers privacy, minimal noise, and very low light pollution. On clear nights, the sky fills with stars, and the sounds of frogs and evening breezes replace traffic and city noise. The pond is stocked and open for catch-and-release fishing. Swimming is allowed, and guests are welcome to bring kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and other non-motorized watercraft. The shoreline is open for walking, relaxing, and finding your favorite sunset spot. An old railroad caboose sits near the pond, adding a unique touch of character and history to the setting (interior not accessible). This is intentionally a primitive camping experience. There are no hookups, no potable water, and no restroom facilities at this time. A 110V outlet is available near Site A for light-duty use, and trash drums are provided. Guests should come prepared and plan to be self-sufficient. We welcome respectful campers who appreciate simple outdoor experiences—quiet mornings by the water, kids learning to fish, or peaceful evenings under wide Iowa skies. If both campsites are occupied, they sit across the pond from each other, allowing space and separation while sharing the same beautiful setting. We ask guests to keep noise reasonable so everyone can enjoy the calm atmosphere. Access is drive-up in most conditions, though heavy rain can make the ground soft. If you’re looking for wide skies, still water, and room to breathe, you’ll find it here.Secluded Private Pond Retreat with Fishing and Stargazing Caboose Shore Camp is a primitive, pondside campsite in southwest Iowa near Hawthorne, offering approximately 1/4 acre of space along the shoreline of a stocked farm pond. Surrounded by row crop fields and tucked about 1/4 mile off a low-traffic gravel road, this site delivers simple, quiet camping with wide skies and very little light or noise pollution. Set near an old railroad caboose (interior not accessible), the setting feels rural and unhurried — a place to slow down, cast a line, watch the water, and enjoy the sound of frogs at night. The pond is stocked with hybrid bluegill, green sunfish, crappie, bass, channel catfish, perch, and walleye and is open for catch-and-release fishing only. Swimming at your own risk is allowed (please be aware you might run into a snapping turtle or 2), and guests are welcome to bring kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, or other non-motorized watercraft. A fire pit is provided at the site - NO UNATTENDED FIRES. All fires must comply with current local burn regulations and fire bans. Propane camp stoves and grills are encouraged and always permitted. This is true off-grid camping: no hookups, no potable water, and no toilet facilities. Please bring your own drinking water and come prepared. A 110v outlet is available on a nearby lamp pole for light-duty use, and a 55-gallon trash drum is provided. Guests may drive directly to the site in most conditions, though very wet weather can make the ground soft. Best suited for tents or small campers. Pets are welcome. If the second campsite across the pond is occupied, we ask guests to help preserve the peaceful setting by keeping noise reasonable, especially in the evening.

Rig suitability

Vehicles under 24 feet allowed

Allowed rigs: travel trailers, pop-up campers, class B RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents

Pull-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Flat

No class A RVs, class C RVs, fifth wheels, and toy haulers

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

6 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

Bins available

Trash bin

Picnic table present

No potable water

Purify from lake or pond

No showers

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Early or late check-in may be available

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

RV/tent sites

1 site

Secluded Private Pond Retreat

RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 24 ft

Secluded Private Pond Retreat with Fishing and Stargazing Caboose Shore Camp is a primitive, pondside campsite in southwest Iowa near Hawthorne, offering approximately 1/4 acre of space along the shoreline of a stocked farm pond. Surrounded by row crop fields and tucked about 1/4 mile off a low-traffic gravel road, this site delivers simple, quiet camping with wide skies and very little light or noise pollution. Set near an old railroad caboose (interior not accessible), the setting feels rural and unhurried — a place to slow down, cast a line, watch the water, and enjoy the sound of frogs at night. The pond is stocked with hybrid bluegill, green sunfish, crappie, bass, channel catfish, perch, and walleye and is open for catch-and-release fishing only. Swimming at your own risk is allowed (please be aware you might run into a snapping turtle or 2), and guests are welcome to bring kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, or other non-motorized watercraft. A fire pit is provided at the site - NO UNATTENDED FIRES. All fires must comply with current local burn regulations and fire bans. Propane camp stoves and grills are encouraged and always permitted. This is true off-grid camping: no hookups, no potable water, and no toilet facilities. Please bring your own drinking water and come prepared. A 110v outlet is available on a nearby lamp pole for light-duty use, and a 55-gallon trash drum is provided. Guests may drive directly to the site in most conditions, though very wet weather can make the ground soft. Best suited for tents or small campers. Pets are welcome. If the second campsite across the pond is occupied, we ask guests to help preserve the peaceful setting by keeping noise reasonable, especially in the evening.

Campfires allowed

No toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

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Location

Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Gordon A.

Joined in April 2026

The Flying A

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Secluded Private Pond Retreat

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Hosted by Gordon A.

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