Camping for swimming in Iowa
21 camps in Iowa that list swimming 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 swimming
- Around Des Moines8 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Cedar Rapids8 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Centerville5 camps for swimming within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Iowa are good for swimming?
21 camps that list swimming 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 fishing, 100% also offer hiking, 100% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open swimming in IowaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalPrairie Ridge Park is located 6 miles, SW of the Jct of Iowa Highway 5 and J18 at Moravia. Awesome Sunsets- No Extra Charge! Rathbun's off-the-beaten path park offers unique opportunities…
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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…
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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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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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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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Bob Shetler Picnic AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBob Shetler Picnic Area is a day-use facility located in the tailwater area below Saylorville Dam, and is a popular destination for shoreline fishermen.
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