Public Campground
Vernon Springs Turkey River County Park
Vernon Springs Turkey River County Park near Cresco, IA, features flat terrain with the Turkey River flowing nearby. Temperatures range from lows of 10°F in winter to highs of 85°F in summer. Campers can explore the nearby Decorah Ice Cave State Preserve and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum.
Detours Nearby
Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground
17 min away
Schmidt Farm by Forestville
31 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 7 min from Waterloo, IA
- 1 hr 7 min from Rochester, MN
- 1 hr 18 min from La Crosse, WI
- 2 hrs 12 min from Dubuque, IA
Location
Vernon Springs Turkey River County Park is located in Iowa
Directions
From HWY 9 in Cresco at the west set of stop lights, go south on 3rd St. W one block, take a right onto 4th Ave SW, and take the next left onto Vernon Road. Stay on Vernon Road. It will change into Valley Avenue. You will see the Prairie's Edge Nature Center on the east side (left side) of the road about 2 miles south of Cresco. Come into the driveway and go to the left when the driveway forks.
Coordinates
43.34800026 N
92.13700055 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
