Winterset City Park, near Winterset, Iowa, is a charming campground that offers a peaceful escape with a variety of amenities to enhance your stay. With full hookups and clean facilities, it’s a comfortable place to set up camp whether you’re in a tent, RV, or cabin.

The campground is surrounded by beautiful views and features picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for evening gatherings. Visitors have praised the well-maintained showers and restrooms, making it easy to freshen up after a day of exploring. One camper noted, “Wonderful setting and quiet place to stay,” highlighting the serene atmosphere that many appreciate.

You’ll find plenty to do nearby, including the famous Bridges of Madison County, which are just a short drive away. The park itself has a lovely dog park and walking paths, making it a great spot for families and pet owners alike. As one reviewer mentioned, “This was well worth the 20-mile drive off I80,” emphasizing the campground’s appeal as a destination worth visiting.

With its friendly vibe and convenient location, Winterset City Park is a great choice for those looking to relax and recharge while enjoying the natural beauty of Iowa. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun.

Winterset City Park

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Winterset

The Best Camping Near Winterset, Iowa

Don't let the name fool you, for a city park and campground, Winterset City Park rocks.  You probably didn't know that Winterset, Iowa is the birthplace of John Wayne.  You may have seen the Clint Eastwood movie the "Bridges of Madison County," but you probably didn't know that the bridges are real and the movie was filmed in Winterset.

The campground is clean and there is a large space for campers/RV's and a separate spot for tents towards the back of the campground toward the park.  The park itself is gorgeous and your just a few blocks away from the John Wayne Museum.  If you are in Winterset the second week of October, stay for the Bridge Festival, it's a blast!

The campground is a solid 3.5, clean and well maintained.  When you include all of the sites it pushes it up to a 4 star campground. 

If you love John Wayne you will love Winterset City Park

Cute little park just in the town of Winterset. there is a two mile loop that leads you up Clark's Tower where you can see the rolling hills of gorgeous Madison county. great place to take the family for a picnic or host a cookout. 

Neat Picnic Park

Lovely park inside the city that makes you feel like you’re in the ozark mtns, with a surprise!

Unexpected 

We will definitely return, we loved this park. The bridges of Madisin County, Clarke Tower, cute local ice cream shop, John Wayne Museum! So much fun in a cute Iowa community!

Loved this cute park!

We enjoyed a long weekend here reconnecting with friends.  The campground is well maintained and has a camp host on site.  The Shower/restrooms were clean and stocked.  Firewood is available for 8$ a bundle.  Sites are gravel base and  fairly level.  The city park has a edge maze that is unique.  The John Wayne museum and downtown are a 20 minute walk away. This is our second visit there and I would go back again.

A good place to relax and recharge

This is a city campground on the outskirts of town that does not feel that way. It sits right next to a park. White rock roads and pads. It has some full hook up sites as well as water and electric sites. Overall a nice place to say.

Nice Campground

I just loved this campground. It has shade trees, grass, free showers and lots of room. It is part of a city park on the outskirts of Winterset. There is a dog park and one of the Bridges of Madison County is located within walking distance of the campground. This was well worth the 20 mile drive off I80. If I had known how m=nice this area was, I would have planned better and stayed here for more than one night.

Lovely Campground

Pretty fall colors and full service 

Full hookups. Nice Park next door. Covered Bridges nearby. 

Nice City Campground

Full hookups and easy to park, small spots but not too small. Shower and bath houses are clean.

Wonderful setting and quiet place to stay. Beautiful views with quick access to Bridges of Madison County. Great hook ups and utilities!

Beautiful setting and quiet

Nice city park campground close to lots of covered bridges and other things to see. The sites are pretty well spaced with lots of grass and some trees in between. It was a good value for full hookup sites. The bathroom was decent, and phone service was adequate. We just spent one night here on our way home from Colorado, but will be returning in the fall to explore more and see some colors. 

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