Colwell County Park operates as a county-managed campground from May through September in Charles City, Iowa. The facility sits near the river and provides drive-in access with standard amenities including restrooms, picnic tables, and trash service. Campfires are permitted, and the park welcomes both pets and alcohol.
The campground meets ADA accessibility standards and maintains basic infrastructure for RV and tent camping. For campers wanting additional choices in the region, West Idlewild County Campground provides another county option to the west.
Description
This peaceful primitive campground includes a picnic shelter, pit toilet and fishing access to the Little Cedar River. Purchased in 1966, this park is managed for camping, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
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Location
Public CampgroundColwell County Park is located in Iowa
Directions
Located in the northeast portion of Floyd County, 2.5 miles west of Colwell.
Address
2962 140th Street
Charles City, IA 50616
Coordinates
43.15600071 N
92.64200055 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 58 min from Waterloo, IA
- 1 hr 11 min from Rochester, MN
- 1 hr 43 min from Ames, IA
- 2 hrs from La Crosse, WI
