Montrose is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Montrose is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Find the best campgrounds near Montrose, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
$15 - $26 / night
$8 - $50 / 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).
Wakonda Lake Campground has 13 campsites that have sewer, electric, and water with two of them being ADA accessible. All the campsites are close to the banks of Wakonda Lake since the campground is surrounded by it. Each site is huge, with the pad length ranging from 68 to 110 feet long and they all have their own fire pit, lantern hanger, and picnic table. In the middle of the campground across from campsites 103/104, you will find the showers with hot water, restrooms, and a playground for the kids to work off some of that energy that is wearing you out. Your pets are welcome here as well, but they have to be restrained or on a leash at all times.
$33 / night
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Montrose, IA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Montrose, IA offers a wide range of camping options, with 73 campgrounds and RV parks near Montrose, IA and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Montrose, IA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Montrose, IA is Hickory Haven Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 5 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Montrose, IA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Montrose, IA.
What parks are near Montrose, IA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 parks near Montrose, IA that allow camping, notably Mark Twain Lake and Mississippi River - Pools 11-22.
