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Baileys Ford

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Baileys Ford, near Manchester, Iowa, is a fantastic spot for families and outdoor lovers alike. With spacious tent and RV sites, you’ll find plenty of room to set up camp and enjoy the great outdoors.

This campground is right by a trout stream, making it a prime location for fishing and relaxing by the water. Visitors rave about the clean facilities, including well-maintained restrooms and showers, which are a big plus after a day of hiking or tubing. One camper mentioned, “The facilities were clean even for a vault toilet,” highlighting the attention to cleanliness here.

Kids will love the multiple playgrounds and open spaces for games, while adults can kick back around the fire pits or explore the scenic hiking trails. The friendly staff and the availability of firewood on-site make it easy to settle in and enjoy your stay. As one happy camper put it, “Baileys Ford exceeded my expectations for a county campground.”

If you’re looking for a place to unwind and connect with nature, Baileys Ford offers a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained. Whether you’re fishing, hiking, or just soaking in the peaceful surroundings, this campground is a solid choice for your next adventure.

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Location

Baileys Ford is located in Iowa

Coordinates

42.44700057 N
91.41100028 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Available
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Water Hookups

Contact

General Info

Drive Time

32 min from Dubuque
43 min from Waterloo
49 min from Cedar Rapids
1 hr 7 min from Iowa City

Ashley F.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 12, 2024

Excellent campground

What more can I say than this place was stellar. We were tent camping the site we picked was big (there were smaller sites if that’s what you need). Access to the trout stream directly from our site! The facilities were clean even for a vault toilet (regular toilets and showers available at the main building which were extremely clean) the showers had hot water and real on and off handles NOT the push to start ones. Access to the river was available and there was a boat launch site. Staff we encountered were all friendly. Firewood available to purchase on site (only available Friday and Saturday night it was $10 a bundle during our stay). Plenty of things for kids to do volleyball ball court, softball field, and several playgrounds! Many shelters available for larger gatherings. This place even had an outdoor chapel. Baileys Ford exceeded my expectations for a county campground and I will be returning 100% my only complaint was spotty service (Verizon) but then again the point of camping is to disconnect so this was not a big deal. Minimal bugs considering how close we were to the water as well!

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Month of VisitJune

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Chantal C.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 22, 2021

Great for Families

The RV/pull behind spots here fill up VERY fast. This was no big deal for us since we went for a long tent camping weekend, there are plenty of sites if you are ok without all the hookups. The park has the river on one end and cold water springs all around the other side. There are restrooms which are well taken care of but no showers at the time as they were 'covid closed'. There are multiple playgrounds with grills and shelter, and tons of easy hiking for families with kids. We played in the springs when we stayed, relaxed and just walked the park. We had no neighbors at our tent spot.

Month of VisitSeptember

Therese T.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 15, 2021

Love this campground

I keep coming back to this park. The tent camping sites are quiet, well shaded and good access to the fishing stream. Running water Bathrooms closed due to covid but the vault toilets are fine. Hiking trails are absolutely gorgeous, 3 playgrounds for the kids. Little nature center was nice. Staff there were great. Highly highly recommend Bailey’s Ford!

Siteone of the non electric tent sites

Month of VisitJuly