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$15 - $26 / night
$8 - $50 / night
Our park is great for an overnight stay because we are at the crossroads of HWY 218/27 & 34 in the SE corner of Iowa. Also, we are open year round with full hookups. Lastly, we have a 9.5* rating with Good Sam!!!
$38 / night
The Lick Creek Unit contains two nonmodern equestrian campgrounds with nonelectric campsites. Facilities include pit toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, gravel parking pads, water hydrants, hitching rails and shade for horses. There are also stalls for overnight stabling.
Shimek State Forest is located in Lee and Van Buren Counties in southeast Iowa near the town of Farmington. Although the forest's original and most important function is to serve as an example of forest management for Iowas citizens, recreational opportunities abound in the forest. Visitors come from a wide area to hunt, fish, hike, ride the equestrian trails, mountain bike, camp, picnic, study nature and enjoy the outdoors. Visitors can expect to find oak-hickory forests and bottomland hardwood timber forests but will also find several areas where native prairie plants can be found and about 1,000 acres which have been planted to conifers. In this extremely varied habitat wildlife is abundant. Bring your camera or spotting scope! The forest is managed by the Iowa DNR Forestry Bureau and is comprised of five separate units with a total of 9,148 acres. The forest headquarters is located about one mile northeast of Farmington on county road J56. The four lakes in the Farmington and Donnellson Units are stocked with bass, channel catfish and panfish. There are no designated swimming areas. The entire forest is open to hiking and hunting (except in the camping areas).
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Fort Madison, IA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Fort Madison, IA offers a wide range of camping options, with 78 campgrounds and RV parks near Fort Madison, IA and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Fort Madison, IA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Fort Madison, IA is Nauvoo State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 5 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Fort Madison, IA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Fort Madison, IA.
What parks are near Fort Madison, IA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 parks near Fort Madison, IA that allow camping, notably Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 and Mark Twain Lake.
