Iowa Lake Co Campground

The sounds of waterfowl and lapping waves define this lakeside campground managed by Iowa's Department of Natural Resources within the Iowa Lake Wildlife Management Area. Bradley B. found it an excellent overnight stop while bike touring, noting the direct lake access and vault toilet facilities. The campground provides drinking water and basic restroom facilities, though RV access appears limited based on reviewer feedback.

Occupancy varies significantly by season and timing. One visitor experienced a busy atmosphere with college-age campers, while another found complete solitude during their stay. The site works well for tent camping, with places to camp around Iowa Lake (Emmet) Wildlife Management Area offering additional options for those exploring the region's wildlife areas and recreational lakes.

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Map & DirectionsIowa Lake Co Campground is located in Iowa near Dolliver

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Coordinates

43.4910005 N
94.45900018 W

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    T-Mobile5G
    Good Coverage
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
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    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

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  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets

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Reviewed May. 30, 2022

Grea for tents

I found this to be a great little spot to stay bike touring through Iowa. It is right in a lake, has water, and a nice vault toilet. Unlike the other reviewer I was literally the only one there. That’s always a bit odd but in this case it didn’t bother me at all. I highly recommend for tents. RVs not so much.

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  • Review photo of Iowa Lake Co Campground by Bradley B., May 30, 2022
  • Review photo of Iowa Lake Co Campground by Bradley B., May 30, 2022
  • Review photo of Iowa Lake Co Campground by Bradley B., May 30, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 5, 2016

Not to shabby

Not a bad place to camp. There was quite a bit of people when I was there and most of them were rowdy college kids bit hey it was still a blast

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there cell phone reception at Iowa Lake Co Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.