Within Volga River State Recreation Area, Albany Campground provides established camping with full hookups along the forested river corridor. The Iowa DNR manages this drive-in facility, though campers should expect rough access roads leading to the sites. Electric, water, and sewer connections serve RVs, while tent campers can access the same amenities including restrooms, showers, and picnic tables.
The campground allows pets and campfires, with nightly rates ranging from $14-26 depending on site selection. Fishing and kayaking opportunities center on the nearby Volga River, while hiking trails and cross-country skiing extend recreation into the surrounding forest. Reservations help secure preferred sites during peak seasons.
Description
The Albany Campground has equestrian and non-equestrian campsites. The equestrian campsites all have electrical hook-ups. The non-equestrian sites are non-modern with non-electric sites. There is a water hydrant for the non-equestrian campsites. There is water and vault toilets but no showers. A portion of the area is available for equestrian campers and those sites have hitching posts.
Volga River State Recreation Area is located in one of the most scenic parts of the state. Northeast Iowa is often referred to as "Little Switzerland" because of its rugged topography, rock outcroppings and forest cover - a sharp contrast to the rolling hills, farmland and scattered stands of timber found in the majority of the state. The heavily wooded, rugged area of Volga River is an exciting setting for a variety of outdoor recreation activities throughout the year.
Warning 4 Alerts are In Effect
There are 4 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 4 Alerts are In Effect
There are 4 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
All campgrounds are closed each year from November 1 - March 31.
(POSTED 4/24/2026) Water hydrants, modern restrooms, shower building, and dump station are open for the season. Please call the office at 563-425-4161 if you have any questions. Thank you.
(POSTED 4/8/2026) The equestrian trails are currently OPEN.
All campgrounds are 100 percent reservable and accepts reservations April 1 - October 31 until 10:00 pm CST the day of arrival.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsAlbany Campground is located in Iowa near Fayette
Directions
From State Highway 150 between Fayette and West Union, turn east on Ivy Road one mile to entrance of Recreation Area
Address
10225 Ivy Road
Fayette, IA 52142
Coordinates
42.8804587 N
91.7818062 W
Connectivity
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T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
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- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 57 min from Waterloo, IA
- 1 hr 19 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
- 1 hr 21 min from Dubuque, IA
- 1 hr 41 min from La Crosse, WI
