SUMMARY PRESENTED BY
Managed by the Hardin County Conservation Board, Cross Ford River Access is a dispersed drive-in site along the Iowa River corridor in Hardin County. Cell service is available, and the campground accommodates big rigs, ADA users, and leashed pets. Bugs are present, as one might expect near a river in summer. Eagle City County Park sits roughly 2 miles east for campers wanting a different setup nearby.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCross Ford River Access is located in Iowa near Steamboat Rock
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
42.47800012 N
93.19000067 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Cross Ford River Access needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 49 min from Waterloo, IA
- 52 min from Ames, IA
- 1 hr 14 min from Des Moines, IA
- 1 hr 30 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
