Big Hollow Recreation Area, near Sperry, Iowa, is a solid spot for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. With a mix of tent, RV, and cabin accommodations, it caters to a variety of camping styles, and you can snag a primitive site for just $10 a night.

The campground is well laid out, with spacious, level sites that make parking a breeze. Visitors have mentioned the friendly campground host and the availability of inexpensive firewood, perfect for cozy evenings around the fire. If you're into fishing or kayaking, the nearby lake offers a no-wake zone and is home to species like largemouth bass and bluegill, making it a great spot for some quiet time on the water.

While some campers noted that the lake can get a bit algae-filled, the overall vibe is peaceful and quiet, ideal for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle. Facilities include vault toilets and picnic tables at some sites, ensuring you have what you need for a comfortable stay. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer retreat, Big Hollow has a welcoming atmosphere that keeps folks coming back.

Big Hollow Recreation Area

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Sperry, IA is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Sperry campgrounds just for you. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Sperry and user-submitted reviews.

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The Best Camping Near Sperry, Iowa

Fished here for a few years but camped here for the first time with my travel trailer this year. The campground is well laid out. If you are in a group you can reserve spots 8 and 9 together or there are some long spots in the Eastern part for double occupancy if you want. If you want more privacy and easy access to the lake for kayaking I'd go for 14, 15, and 16. I'm in 32 and it is private and very pretty.   

Nearby lake has a beach and a boat ramp for launching boats (whole lake is no wake zone) or kayaks. If you are into fishing, this place has large mouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. 


Quiet, beautiful, close to fishing and kayaking

This is a great campground.  Sites are pretty level and easy to get parked.  Full hookup!!!  There is a good sized lake that we have kayaked and swam in.  The conservation officers are very nice and usually stop by to make sure everything is going great.  They continue to improve the campground every year

Full Hookup!!!

We tent camped here a few weeks ago and it was pretty nice. You self check in and cost is only $10/night for primitive. They don’t have electric or water hookups for tent camping which was ok for us. It was easy to find and quiet. The only downside is the lake was filled with algae. So if you’re wanting to fish or swim, this isn’t the place for you! There’s a gun range, horse farm, playground, bathrooms, and even a place to use a few telescopes to see the stars!

Nice simple place for tent camping

Stayed at the primitive section of the campground. Site C was level for our camper van. Large, spacious site. Wooded. Fire ring. No table st this site, but other sites in this area has tables. Vault toilets a short walk away. Campground host was very helpful. Inexpensive firewood. Enjoyed our stay here. Paid $10 for site.

Nice stay at primitive site

Lots of cement camping pads, playground, and shower house. Primitive single and group camping sites. Canoe rental and shooting range.

Really excellent campground

This site has a large number of mostly cement camper spots, including pull through. There is a large playground and shower house. Primitive camping for single or group spots. Campgrounds also include a shooting range, beach, equestrian trails, canoe rentals, and launch, and I saw a sign for primitive cabins, though I didn't have time to check those out. This is the .most full service camp site that I have seen in Iowa so far.

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