Hawarden City Park Campground sits within the city limits of Hawarden, providing full hookup sites for RVs along with basic tent camping areas. The municipal campground features electric, water, and sewer connections at $15 per night, though sites are positioned close together. Access roads can be rough, requiring some caution when entering.
The Big Sioux River runs nearby, offering fishing and boating opportunities along with wildlife viewing. Campers can access a seasonal outdoor pool, enclosed shelter rentals, and a city walking trail without leaving the park grounds. The in-town location makes resupplying straightforward, and cell service remains available throughout the campground. Those exploring the broader region can find camping near Hawarden for additional overnight options.
Description
Available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Seven spots are located on the southeast corner of 15th St/Avenue E and 4 spots are just south of there, in Veteran’s Memorial Park, closer to the swimming pool.
Each pad rents for $15 per night, has complete hook-up water, sewer, choice of 20, 30 or 50 amp for electric, and has cable hookups.
Payment can either be brought into the City Offices at 1150 Central Ave between the hours of 7:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. Mon. thru Fri. or can be put in an envelope, along with pad number that you’re paying for, and deposited in a box found at both locations.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHawarden City Park Campground is located in Iowa near Hawarden
Coordinates
43.00241 N
96.487254 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/17/26- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/17/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 47 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 48 min from Sioux City, IA
- 2 hrs 7 min from Omaha, NE
- 2 hrs 48 min from Mankato, MN
