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Established Camping

Camp John Schultz — Yellow River State Forest

Camp John Schultz is located in Yellow River State Forest near the northeastern part of Iowa. The terrain consists of rolling hills and dense forest areas, providing a natural setting for camping. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer, and nearby attractions include the Yellow River and Effigy Mounds National Monument.

Description

Department of Natural Resources

You may hear a cow moo at the hike-in sites in Camp John Shultz but you’ll not likely hear people. If you do have to share the camp, there are five segregated campsites that are well spaced and feel private. Sites range from partial shade to full shade and all but two have fire rings.

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Location

Camp John Schultz — Yellow River State Forest is located in Iowa

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

43.158408566670396 N
91.2496463804661 W

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Access

  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Jul. 26, 2022

Nice back country state forest site

Hiked into this Camp that includes 5 primitive sites: fire rings and benches. Lush dense forest with intermediate hiking including typical summer insects. Leave No Trace ethics include: minimizes fire impacts by gathering only dead, down, wood. Sounded by nature atop of hill hike near Fire tower ( only fire tower in Iowa), cell reception is found up here.

SiteCamp John Schultz, last on trail
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  • Review photo of Camp John Schultz — Yellow River State Forest by James M., July 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Camp John Schultz — Yellow River State Forest by James M., July 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Camp John Schultz — Yellow River State Forest by James M., July 26, 2022
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Reviewed Jun. 26, 2018

Come a trout fish!

Awesome campground, if you require electric bring a generator. Water is available but needs to be carried in. we loved the lack of cell phone reception!

  • Review photo of Camp John Schultz — Yellow River State Forest by Kimberly W., June 26, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Camp John Schultz — Yellow River State Forest?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Camp John Schultz — Yellow River State Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Camp John Schultz — Yellow River State Forest have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Camp John Schultz — Yellow River State Forest does not have wifi.