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Grammer Grove Wildlife Area

Within Grammer Grove Wildlife Area, this Marshall County Conservation Board campground provides drive-in access along the Iowa River. The facility accommodates equestrian visitors with direct trail connections throughout the park and includes basic amenities like drinking water, restrooms, and a playground.

Registration operates through an on-site dropbox system at $10 per night, and the area stays open year-round. One reviewer noted occasional noise from nearby roads and neighboring campers but appreciated the riverside setting and mentioned a notable boulder feature near the creek. Cell service is available, and the park can handle large groups with multiple shelter houses for gatherings.

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Map & DirectionsGrammer Grove Wildlife Area is located in Iowa near Marshalltown

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Coordinates

42.16800013 N
93.03300067 W

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Drive Time

42 min from Ames, IA
58 min from Waterloo, IA
58 min from Des Moines, IA
1 hr 24 min from Cedar Rapids, IA

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Russell T.

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Reviewed May. 1, 2026

Nice Overnight Getaway

Arrived just before dusk and I was the only person in the park. Set up across the road from the Accessible Porta-potty. There is a nice playground for kids, and a couple of shelter houses. The park is set up to handle a large amount of horses with access to the trails throughout the park. The Iowa river backs up the park, and I felt it was a nice and peaceful evening.

Make sure you check out the boulder down by the creek!

There were just a couple of minor annoyances, and the first was someone’s dog barking at everything for a good part of the night, and the other was some machine noise down the road into the late evening. Other than that though, I felt it was a great time, and plan to visit again, maybe later in the summer or even in the winter, as the park is open all year.

The cost was$10 per night, and you can register on-site with a dropbox.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Grammer Grove Wildlife Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Grammer Grove Wildlife Area does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is good coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

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