Sherman Co Park, near Calamus, Iowa, is a cozy campground that offers a mix of rustic charm and essential amenities. With both RV and primitive tent sites, it’s a great spot for those looking to unwind by the Wapsipinicon River.

The campground features clean bathrooms and showers, which visitors have praised for their upkeep. Many campers enjoy the spaciousness of the sites, especially in the primitive area, where you can really feel the peace of nature. One happy camper noted, “The bathroom/shower house is the nicest & cleanest I've seen,” highlighting the attention to cleanliness here.

For outdoor activities, you can take advantage of the boat ramp for easy access to the river, perfect for fishing or paddling. There’s also a playground for the kids and trails to explore, making it a family-friendly spot. Some reviewers mentioned enjoying tubing on the river, which sounds like a blast on a warm day.

While the campground is small, it has a welcoming vibe, and the camp hosts are known for being friendly and helpful. If you’re looking for a laid-back camping experience with a touch of nature, Sherman Co Park is worth checking out.

Sherman Co Park

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Primitive sites with fishing, boat ramp needs work but fine for paddling, newer shower house, across river from great nature center- Wapsi River Env Ed Center that has live raptors, snakes, turtles, and exhibits. Good place to gather wild edibles.

Smaller campground along Wapsipinicon River

This quant little campground is my favorite. There's plenty of room between sites in the electric section and there's even more room along the river in the primitive section, which is my personal favorite. The bathroom /shower house is the nicest &amp; cleanest I've seen. The camp host's are very friendly. There's also a nice newer playground for the kids and a few trail to explore. Our favorite past time while we're there is to go tubing on the Wapsi River.

My favorite campground

CG has primitive sites along river with tables and fire pits. There is a boat ramp for river access as part of the Iowa Water Trails system. RV sites are available in other CG though host and shower house is closed for season. Playground, horseshoes, shelter available there.

Small County CG along Wapsipinicon River

Park includes 2 CG areas: RV and primitive. There are basic seasonal amenities: RR, playground, shelter, seasonal host, water, dump station, electric, fire rings, trails, fishing and boating (boat ramp) on the Wapsipinicon River. Primitive CG can get loud at times though it has spacious sites.

County CG along Wapsipinicon River

Wonderful secluded spot with 8 RV spots and rustic campground. Nice showers and clean bathrooms. Dump station. Very reasonable price. 

Fantastic Spot next to the river but very small grounds m

The campground offers to camp areas: one better suited for RVs, and the other area is better suited for primitive tent, camping. Sites have picnic tables and fire rings, our recites include electric. There is a campground host, shower house, shelter and playground area there too. The tent sites are prone to flooding occasionally from the gun river. There is a boat ramp with access to the river for fishing and paddling.

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