Camping for hunting in Iowa
16 camps in Iowa that list hunting 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 84°F and lows near 64°F.
Best areas for hunting
- Around Des Moines8 camps for hunting within 25 miles
- Around Cedar Rapids8 camps for hunting within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Iowa are good for hunting?
16 camps that list hunting 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 84°F and lows near 64°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 100% also offer fishing, 100% also offer hiking, 100% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hunting in IowaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Tailwater West Day Use AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalTailwater West Day Use Area is a day-use facility located along the tailwaters of the Coralville Lake Dam. Coralville Lake is a multiple use project providing benefits in flood control and…
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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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Sandy Beach CampFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Sandy Beach Cammpground is located on the northern shores of Coralville Lake. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary benefits in flood control and low…
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Walnut Ridge Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalWalnut Ridge Recreation Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The lake provides a…
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Prairie Flower Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalPrairie Flower Recreation Area is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley.
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East Overlook Day Use AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalEast Overlook Day Use Area is a day-use facility located on the east side of the Coralville Lake Dam. Coralville Lake is a multiple use project providing benefits in flood control and low…
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Acorn ValleyFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalAcorn Valley Campground is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley.
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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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