Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Criss Cove County Park
Criss Cove County Park near Winterset, IA, features rolling hills and open fields. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Madison County Covered Bridges and Pammel State Park.
Description
County
Criss Cove County Park is a 45 acre recreation area that provides fishing, camping and hiking. Criss Cove is typical of Southern Iowa grassland habitat with many native Red Cedars scattered throughout the area. Criss Cove provides users with a high quality 9 acre pond fishery that allows easy access for both shore-line fishing as well as an access for non-motorized boat/canoe fishing. Access to the pond is open year round. Modern and primitive camp sites are provided through the spring, summer and fall each year.
•Modern & Primitive Camp Grounds •Pit-Vault Bathrooms •Hiking Trail
Location
Criss Cove County Park is located in Iowa
Directions
Due to Criss Cove’s location at the intersection of U.S Highway 169 and County Road G-61, Criss Cove is easily accessed and provides a family friendly atmosphere.
Coordinates
41.21374296 N
94.04306382 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageLast on 7/15/25- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Criss Cove County Park needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 46 min from Des Moines
- 1 hr 12 min from Ames
- 2 hrs from Omaha
- 2 hrs 13 min from St. Joseph
