Best Camping near New London, IA

Looking for the best campgrounds near New London, IA? New London 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. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Iowa camping adventure.

Best Camping Sites Near New London, IA (90)

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202 Reviews of 90 New London Campgrounds


  • Coty G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sturgeon Bay Park and Campground
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Sturgeon Bay Park and Campground

    We Camp here almost every weekend

    Great place to camp especially if you have a boat or like to fish the Mississippi river. 2 blocks from a restaurant/tavern. City of New Boston has several different community events throught the year as well.

  • Rebecca W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Eldon Wildlife Management Area
    Sep. 27, 2024

    Eldon Wildlife Management Area

    Quiet and Secluded

    We drive to the end of Umber Ave and found two spots perfect for camping. We chose the one nestled next to the corn field. Perfect dispersed camp site with no road noise or visitors.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Updog RV & Camping
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Updog RV & Camping

    TERRIBLE

    Worst place I have stayed in my 6 years of traveling as an RN. Yes, they had shade.  Made cell service very hard to receive. ONLY other thing they has was geese and fishing.  No picnic table, no firepits. I had a 30amp space. With slide out on each side, and not superslides either, I had EXACTLY 1 foot left on each side of my slides. I could not put out my awning as it would hit the camper next to me. No zero space behind camper as it went to a steep slope from my spare wheel. If I walked behind camper, I had to hang on to spare wheel or fall down the slope. Barely enough room in from of camper to park pickup at an angle.  I have never seen anything like this place before.  And hope I never do.  Pictures you see of campground are SO VERY MUCH deceiving !!!!!. I rate it a one star only because it will not allow me to go any lower.

  • Fred S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Langwood Education Center
    Sep. 5, 2024

    Langwood Education Center

    Great place!

    Langwood Education Center looks like a great spot for a weekend camping trip, especially if you’re into outdoor education. If you’re planning to camp there with kids, it could be a fun way to blend learning and adventure. Plus, it’s close enough to larger cities, making it convenient for a quick getaway. I’ve been planning something similar but also juggling a lot of writing assignments lately. For those who need help with academic papers or essays while on the go, https://99papers.com/essay-writing/ has been a great resource. They’ve saved me a lot of time when I’ve had deadlines looming. Anyway, has anyone visited recently and can share tips on the best trails or activities for families?

  • Kim F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Windmill Ridge Campground
    Aug. 10, 2024

    Windmill Ridge Campground

    Hidden little gem

    Clean, quiet and well set campsite for all camping styles. Set well off the main road, the gravel road is well maintained, graded well for easy driveable whee truck, rvs or trailers. Family and pet friendly, clean, well kept property, amenities on site,completive priced sites for camping and to gather together and enjoy life for a moment or two. Check it out, don't believe you will regret it. Peace fellow travelers.

  • Frank H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Haven Campground
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Hickory Haven Campground

    Great Tent Camping

    Level grass tent sites. Shade of trees. Electric outlets at sites. Water accessible. Bath house kept very clean. Plenty of hot water for showers. Picnic table & fire ring at site. Economical. Laundry. Ice bags available. Picnic shelter with sides, 3 picnic tables, small mini fridge, electric lights & outlets, ceiling fan, portable fan, water and deep sink available for campers to use.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wildcat Den State Park
    Jul. 10, 2024

    Wildcat Den State Park

    Lovely hidden space

    Found by hiking at the Wildcat Den State Park. Lovely little campside with 19 places, rustical without electricity, dump etc. But got one waterstation and toilets. Every space with picknicktable and fireplace, surrounded by trees. Places are gras. Sorry for my english, Camp from Germany :-)

  • Jim C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Updog RV & Camping
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Updog RV & Camping

    Great small park⁰

    Very nice park small but great the way I like them. The bath house looks like my bath room at home. Next time in Mount Pleasant will stop again.

  • Rayn C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Lake Park - Macomb
    Jun. 17, 2024

    Spring Lake Park - Macomb

    Just lovely so spacious and clean. Gorgeous view of lake from cabins.

    Friendly staff. Kayak and Pontoon to rent. Trails go all over the entire park! Clean showering facilities. Our furnished cabin faced the lake it was an incredible view.  We had fun fishing and sitting by the campfire in the evenings. Overall definitely worth the 5 stars!!!! Thanks Ryan and all of the staff out there! We will revisit soon.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from brinton timbers park
    May. 31, 2024

    brinton timbers park

    Great park no showers though

    I stayed at the main site that google maps took me to. Three spots but the park is big there might be more sites around it. It is near skunk river I only stayed there for a night but where I was to get to the river you have to hike or bike to it. I’ve heard you can ride horses here. They have fire rings, picnic tables, and a bathroom that’s deep and composting. No sinks or showers. Bugs were wild at night but it is summer. No one disturbed us and it was free the best park of it all. Hoping to make it back there to go through the trails. I believe you can hike and camp too in the area.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Keokuk County Belva Deer Park
    May. 31, 2024

    Keokuk County Belva Deer Park

    Clean park warm showers

    $12 a night for primitive camping and you get nice warm showers by the main entrance and nice bathrooms by the main entrance. Stand-alone bathrooms throughout the park have the deep composting toilets that smell bad but whatever the ones up front are nice. Would recommend 10/10

  • Greg K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lacey Keosauqua State Park
    May. 16, 2024

    Lacey Keosauqua State Park

    Beautiful park

    Nice drive in gorgeous country. 23$ site without water 28 w/ water 35 full hookups. Decent showers nice playground for kids lakeside spots as well. The host sells firewood and 2 sizes of ice. Cheap too. Walking trails nearby.

  • Amanda B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Donnelson Unit - White Oak Campground — Shimek State Forest
    May. 12, 2024

    Donnelson Unit - White Oak Campground — Shimek State Forest

    Peaceful Paradise

    Nice little campground in Iowa. We stayed for three nights, there's vault toilets, and the fire rings are tiered and really nice. It's wooded and tucked away. There's a lot of nice little trails and a couple lakes. There's a $10 a night fee on the honor system so I would not consider it free. We would come back.

  • E
    Camper-submitted photo from Clarks Ferry
    May. 9, 2024

    Clarks Ferry

    Great campground

    This campground sits between the Mississippi River with barge traffic and busy rail road tracks. I knew this up front because you can see it on the map. To me this just means people are working which is great. I know the horns blow all night and day long but i choose to ignore it. The campsites are great. The hosts are warm and welcoming also very helpful. I missed a great photo opportunity last night. Birds were migrating to the north and flying very close to the river. It was awesome to watch. We love this campground!

  • Greg K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bentonsport
    May. 5, 2024

    Bentonsport

    17$ Bentonsport campground

    Beautiful river views. Amazing camp hosts. Showers,toilets,30/50/110 power water on sites to share water and dump on property. Mid 1800's town right there and businesses open. There is a blacksmith, a Indian artifact museum and gift shops. Historical walking bridge that is amazing. No wifi.. poor Internet although I did have one bar so could be worse .I have total by Verizon.

  • Steve S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Shady Creek
    Dec. 6, 2023

    Shady Creek

    Nice quiet spot on the Mississippi

    Bathrooms were clean. Easy in and out of the campground. Nice boat launch. Right on the Mississippi

  • Sam H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rodeo Park
    Nov. 16, 2023

    Rodeo Park

    Perfect for a work trip

    I stayed at the RV section right next to the rodeo arena. Full hookups for only $20 per night with a self-service registration box. I forgot to count but looked like maybe 20 spots max. I was here mid-November in town for work and there was no more than four other campers at any point. Pretty basic surroundings though. There's barrel trash cans, didn't see a dumpster. Didn't see any toilet or shower buildings. Hardly any trees near the sites. Decent playground close by though, and a heavily wooded park with trails beyond that.

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Shady Creek
    Sep. 15, 2023

    Shady Creek

    Nice COE CGalong Mississippi River

    CG has views of Mississippi River with good amenities: electric, tables, fire rings, RR/showers. Play areas, camp volunteers onsite, wood available, boat ramp, shelter. This is a seasonal cg and has a train track upon entering park. Wild Cat Den State Park just up US61.

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wildcat Den State Park
    Sep. 15, 2023

    Wildcat Den State Park

    Nice State Park, Good Trails

    Campground offers primitive sites with open grass sites, fire rings, tables, some shaded sites along perimeter . RR on sit, a trailhead , overflow parking across entry. Park offers historical gristmill and schoolhouse.

  • John C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Crossroads RV Park
    Sep. 8, 2023

    Crossroads RV Park

    Nice RV Park … if you want NOISE

    The rv park, itself, is very nice! Clean, well organized and spacious. The issue is NOISE!! Constant train traffic all night! Horns blaring! The tracks are less than 1/4-mile away. And quite a bit of freeway noise, too! It's all by about location, location, location and this park doesn't have it. Spent three(3) sleepless nights. We would have moved on but we were visiting our son who lives in the immediate area. Next time, l'll drive 30 minutes more to find someplace quiet.

  • Lon H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Geode State Park
    Sep. 4, 2023

    Geode State Park

    Great spot!

    We stayed labor day weekend. Just pulled in and gave them our $12 a night. No electricity or water in our site. Clean bathrooms. Cheap wood for fires. Really nice fire pits with attached grill. There is a lake here too. Lots of boats. We didn't fish. Beach is closed but the water looked pretty gross. We changed our minds and decided to stay an extra night because it was so peaceful!



Guide to New London

Camping near New London, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're pitching a tent or rolling in with an RV, there are some great spots to check out.

What to do

  • Hiking and Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Lake Macbride State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "There were rangers checking out the area every so often," which adds a sense of safety while you enjoy the outdoors.
  • Fishing and Swimming: Head to Sugar Bottom Campground for a day of fishing or swimming. A camper noted, "The beach was a plus for the kids as well," making it a family-friendly spot.
  • Disc Golf: If you enjoy disc golf, F. W. Kent Park has a great course. One reviewer said, "There is disc golf as well," highlighting the variety of activities available.

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate clean bathrooms and showers. A visitor at Sugar Bottom Campground remarked, "Clean, individual stall bathrooms," which is a big plus for many.
  • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the spaciousness of the sites. One camper at Lake Macbride State Park Campground said, "Doesn't feel like a bunch of campers crammed together," making it a more relaxing experience.
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. A visitor at F. W. Kent Park noted, "The park ranger was very nice," which adds to the welcoming atmosphere.

What you should know

  • No Reservations at Some Sites: Not all campgrounds allow reservations. A camper at F. W. Kent Park mentioned, "NO reservable," so it's best to arrive early.
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Wildcat Den State Park Campground, have limited amenities. A visitor said, "Campground is non-electric," so be prepared for a more rustic experience.
  • Noise Levels: Be aware of potential noise from nearby roads or trains. A camper at Clarks Ferry noted, "The trains were just relentless," which might be a concern for light sleepers.

Tips for camping with families

  • Bring Bug Spray: Bugs can be a nuisance, especially in the summer. A camper at Wildcat Den State Park Campground advised, "Lots of gnats and other flying bugs, so bring spray."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to plan activities for kids. One visitor at Sugar Bottom Campground mentioned, "Great place to relax and enjoy mother nature grounding," which is perfect for family bonding.
  • Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can keep everyone happy. A camper at F. W. Kent Park said, "Easy to get to amenities and grocery stores," so you can stock up if needed.

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A visitor at Lake Macbride State Park Campground mentioned, "Might be hard to fit a big rig on the electrical only sites."
  • Use Blocks for Leveling: Some sites may not be perfectly level. A camper at Sugar Bottom Campground noted, "We did have to put blocks under the passenger-side tires."
  • Stay Connected: If you need internet, check for service availability. A visitor at Iowa Shady Creek mentioned, "Good cell reception. We have Verizon," which can be helpful for planning your stay.

Camping around New London, IA, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to check the specific campground details and reviews to make the most of your trip!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near New London, IA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, New London, IA offers a wide range of camping options, with 90 campgrounds and RV parks near New London, IA and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near New London, IA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near New London, IA is Crossroads RV Park with a 4-star rating from 6 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near New London, IA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near New London, IA.

  • What parks are near New London, IA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 parks near New London, IA that allow camping, notably Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 and Coralville Lake.