At $15 per night with reservations available, Big Springs Trout Hatchery Campground sits along the river outside Elkader in northeast Iowa, accessible by car, on foot, or by boat. Sites include picnic tables, fire rings, and a porta-potty with a fresh water spigot, and firewood is available on-site. RVs are welcome up to 25 feet. Anglers, paddlers, and hikers make the most of this spot, given direct river access and nearby trails. Frieden Park and Campground is a half-mile southeast for those who need a comparison. Pets and alcohol are permitted, and cell service is available.
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy. Please check with the campground before making a reservation.
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Map & DirectionsBig Springs Trout Hatchery Campground is located in Iowa near Elkader
Coordinates
42.9127033748759 N
91.48280508213944 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 1 hr 24 min from Dubuque, IA
- 1 hr 29 min from Waterloo, IA
- 1 hr 37 min from La Crosse, WI
- 1 hr 41 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
