8 Amazing Campgrounds In Iowa Where You Can Spend The Night 25 Bucks And Under
By Raymond Goldfield|Published September 30, 2022
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
The great outdoors is calling, no matter the time of year! Camping is a great vacation for people who want an adventure on a budget, and most of Iowa’s most beautiful state parks have campgrounds where you can pitch a tent or park an RV. Even better, many of them are incredibly reasonable and offer options for all budgets. Whether you’re looking for a fully-furnished hookup to camp in ease, or if you want to rough it and make the most of an old-fashioned camping trip, there’s an option for you – and all these eight affordable campgrounds in Iowa can be rented for less than $25 a night! Which one is right for your next outdoor adventure?
1. Pikes Peak State Park
Pikes Peak State Park, 32264 Pikes Peak Rd, McGregor, IA 52157, USA
Full of hiking trails and the Bridal Veil Falls waterfall, this popular park features tent and RV sites. During off-peak seasons, all rates are $18 and under, while during peak seasons a standard electric hookup is only $20 and a tent site is only $14.
Known for its stunning limestone ridges and its beautiful fall foliage, this is a popular site for hiking and boating. A standard full hook-up is only $18 during off-season times, and a tent or non-electric site is only $14 even during the peak.
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3. Bellevue State Park
Bellevue State Park Dyas Unit Campground, 21466 429th Ave, Bellevue, IA 52031, USA
This is a gorgeous hiking destination featuring a stunning lake and even a butterfly garden. You can stay there for under $25 during all seasons - even a standard full hook-up is only $24 during peak season.
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4. Stone State Park
Stone State Park Drive, Stone State Park Dr, Sioux City, IA, USA
A popular site for equestrians and mountain bikers, Stone State park also has a small museum. It's one of the most affordable campsites in the state, with a standard electric hookup only being $18 during peak season and $12 outside of it.
A rustic Iowa campground full of great places to swim and fish, as well as a playground for kids, it has a classic campground as well. Fees for electric hookups are only $20 a night for tents and RVs.
6. Palisades-Kepler State Park
Palisades-Kepler State Park, 700 Kepler Dr, Mt Vernon, IA 52314, USA
Hands down one of the most famous parks in Iowa, this hiking haven offers tent and RV hookups for as little as $6 during the offseason. Even during peak seasons, a standard electric hookup is only $20.
7. Pulpit Rock Campground
Pulpit Rock Campground, 505 Pulpit Rock Rd, Decorah, IA 52101, USA
In Decorah's backyard, this small campground is a great place for canoeing down the Upper Iowa River. While more expensive options are available, an electric tent hookup is only $18 a night and a trailer hookup is only $23.
8. Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
Brushy Creek State Recreation Area, Iowa 50557, USA
This is one of the most popular horse camping sites in Iowa, full of trails for exploring plus a large beach and lake for boating. A standard electric hookup is only $20 during peak season, and a full hookup is only $18 during the off-season.
Have you stayed at any of these affordable campgrounds in Iowa? Let us know about your trip in the comments section, and tell us all about your favorite campground! If you’re planning your own stay, you can book these campgrounds at Reserve America’s Iowa hub. If you’re looking for a slightly more upscale stay, why not book a stay at one of these cabins with a hot tub?
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