Top Tent Camping near Eddyville, IA

Best Tent Camping Sites Near Eddyville, IA (67)

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   Whitebreast Campground

   8 Reviews

   9 Photos

   65 Saves

   Lake Red Rock, Iowa

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   • Reservable
   • ADA Access
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   Eveland Access

   3 Reviews

   3 Saves

   Oskaloosa, Iowa

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   • ADA Access
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   $20 / night

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   Lake Wapello State Park Campground

   6 Reviews

   14 Photos

   33 Saves

   Drakesville, Iowa

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   Howell Station

   5 Reviews

   13 Photos

   27 Saves

   Pella, Iowa

   Overview

   Howell Station Campground sits just below the Red Rock Dam and Lake on the north side of the Des Moines River. Lake Red Rock is Iowa's largest lake, located just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 minutes from Knoxville, the Sprint car capital of the world. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, biking and viewing wildlife. For more information regarding the Army Corps of Engineers and the Lake Red Rock Project, click here: Lake Red Rock Website__

   Recreation

   Lake Red Rock offers excellent boating, water skiing and swimming opportunities. Miles of water trails for kayakers and canoeists are designated along the shoreline. Anglers will find crappie, largemouth and striped bass, walleye, channel and flathead catfish, northern pike and bluegill. Several miles of trails for hiking and biking are in the area. The 15 mile paved Volksweg Trail stretches west from Pella to the Des Moines River and to the Cordova Recreation Area.

   Facilities

   Lake Red Rock offers excellent boating, water skiing and swimming opportunities. Miles of water trails for kayakers and canoeists are designated along the shoreline. Anglers will find crappie, largemouth and striped bass, walleye, channel and flathead catfish, northern pike and bluegill. Several miles of trails for hiking and biking are in the area. The 15 mile paved Volksweg Trail stretches west from Pella to the Des Moines River and to the Cordova Recreation Area.

   Natural Features

   Hardwood forests cover the riverbanks at Howell Station, offering shade and scenic views. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. A wide variety of waterfowl, including the American White Pelican, migrate through the area in spring and fall. Bald eagles can be observed from November through March. White-tailed deer, turkeys and other small animals are commonly viewed around the lake.

   Nearby Attractions

   Des Moines, Iowa's capital, is an hour away, with numerous shopping and dining opportunities, museums and the Blank Park Zoo.

   Charges & Cancellations

   A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. Cancel or change reservations through recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.

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   • Phone Service
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   $24 / night

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   Ottumwa City Park

   4 Reviews

   1 Photo

   1 Save

   Ottumwa, Iowa

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   • Reservable
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   Lake Keomah State Park Campground

   2 Reviews

   3 Photos

   8 Saves

   Oskaloosa, Iowa

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   Diamond Lake County Park

   8 Reviews

   26 Photos

   23 Saves

   Montezuma, Iowa

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   Island View Campground—Lake Rathbun

   6 Reviews

   23 Photos

   28 Saves

   Moravia, Iowa

   Overview

   Island View Park is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just nine miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa and 8 miles southwest of Moravia.

   Recreation

   The 11,000-acre lake provides a variety of fishing opportunities for any angler: Crappie, channel catfish, walleye and largemouth bass are most common. The prevailing winds on Rathbun Lake, also known as Iowa's Ocean, make it one of the best sailing lakes in Iowa.

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   The 11,000-acre lake provides a variety of fishing opportunities for any angler: Crappie, channel catfish, walleye and largemouth bass are most common. The prevailing winds on Rathbun Lake, also known as Iowa's Ocean, make it one of the best sailing lakes in Iowa.

   Natural Features

   Rathbun Lake is situated in the gently rolling hills of the Chariton River Valley in southeast Iowa. The campground consists of open grassy areas dotted with trees. Bald eagles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, wild turkey and other wildlife can be found at Rathbun Lake.

   Nearby Attractions

   The Rathbun Fish Hatchery is nearby, offering self-guided tours Monday through Friday year-round. Hundreds of thousands of catfish and walleye are produced here each year. Southern Iowa's only Off Highway Vehicle Park is just 20 minutes from the campground. It is located on the south bank of the South Fork Chariton River and encompasses nearly 125 acres in an abandoned rock quarry.

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   $50 / night

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   Honey Creek Resort

   6 Reviews

   31 Photos

   4 Saves

   Moravia, Iowa

   This recreation area is part of Rathbun Lake

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   $40 - $49 / night

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    Rock Creek State Park Campground

    18 Reviews

    38 Photos

    76 Saves

    Kellogg, Iowa

    Camp in one of several campsites near the park’s lake, featuring both electric and non-electric sites, a modern restroom and shower building. Several campsites sit on the water’s edge and provide beautiful views of Rock Creek Lake. One-fourth of the campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and advanced campsite reservations through the online reservation system for Rock Creek State Park

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $6 - $12 / night