Camping for fishing in Iowa
23 camps in Iowa that list fishing or mention it in their description. The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 85°F and lows near 64°F.
Best areas for fishing
- Around Des Moines8 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Cedar Rapids8 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Centerville7 camps for fishing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Iowa are good for fishing?
23 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 0 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 85°F and lows near 64°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 100% also offer boating & paddling, 96% also offer hiking, 91% also offer swimming.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open fishing in IowaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
West Overlook CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe West Overlook Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary benefits in flood…
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Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBuck Creek Campground is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just 9 miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking are popular activities at this…
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Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBridgeview Park is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just 13 miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing and picnicking are popular activities at this…
View camp →- Honey Creek State ParkFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Rathbun Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=274&agencyCode=130)
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Linder Point CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Linder Point Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary benefits in flood…
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Bob Shetler Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBob Shetler Recreation Area is located in the tailwater area below the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley.
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Island View (Rathbun Lake)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalIsland View Park is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just nine miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa and 8 miles southwest of Moravia.
View camp →- Honey Creek Resort ParkFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Rathbun Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=274&agencyCode=130)
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