Within Wakpicada Natural Area, this established campground operates year-round under Linn County Conservation Board management. Sites sit directly adjacent to a pond with substantial tree cover providing natural shade. Both drive-in and walk-in access options accommodate different camping preferences.
The campground maintains spacing between individual sites rather than clustering them together. Anglers can target bass and panfish from the pond shoreline. Standard amenities include picnic tables, fire rings with available firewood, and trash service. Cell service reaches the area, and both pets and alcohol are permitted. For different camping experiences, Firefly Campground at Pinicon Ridge sits 1.4 miles north.
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Map & DirectionsWakpicada Natural Area is located in Iowa near Central City
Directions
Located off Hwy 13, south of Central City near the Linn County Fairgrounds.
Coordinates
42.19200015 N
91.52300067 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
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 25 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
- 43 min from Iowa City, IA
- 51 min from Waterloo, IA
- 56 min from Dubuque, IA
