Best Dispersed Camping near Calmar, IA

Recent Dispersed Reviews in Calmar

8 Reviews of 5 Calmar Campgrounds

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  Michael V.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 18, 2022

  Root River Canoe Campsite

  Old Boy Scout Campsite

  This was used and built by Boy Scouts ages ago. It’s still exist, however the river changed course and is further away than it once was. There is a bike trail that had a fork in the road that leads right to it someone could walk, hike, canoe or kayak to access this campground. I haven’t camped here since the 90’s, but have visited it in the last 5 years via bike, walking, and kayak. It’s free to stay here, and doesn’t seem like people really camp here anymore. Has a pit toilet, picnic tables, and a fire ring. Ideal for tent camping via bike, kayak or canoe.

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  Michael V.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 17, 2022

  Crater Island

  Great place for camping via Boat

  Big parties in the cove. No bathrooms no showers, just sand and water. Very busy on weekends in the summer, as long as there is no dredging operations going on, otherwise it’s closed. If it is closed, there are plenty of islands and beaches near by to set up for camping.

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  Michael V.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 11, 2022

  Richard J Dorer Memorial State Forest Reno Unit Dispersed Camping

  Beautiful hikes overlooking the driftless and Mississippi

  This is an awesome place to hike, not a very long hike but it’s steep with drop offs. Not for those that are scared of heights.

  This is a hike in camping spot, camp spots are not well marked I stayed in the old rock Cory when I camped here, years ago.

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  Travis R.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 17, 2022

  Siggelkov County Park

  Quiet

  Good little quiet park has dump station a water source. Would be nice if it had gravel parking but that's a small inconvience.. also good kyack location.

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  Chantal C.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 22, 2021

  Siggelkov County Park

  Simple and Secluded

  Sigglekow Campground in Black Hawk County Iowa is one of a kind! Quite and secluded, if that's what you're looking for. To get out and decompress it's a great spot. Has electric sites and also places to tent camp (my favorite kind 😁) right on the Wapsi River.

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  Ronnie N.

  Guide

  

  May. 22, 2021

  Siggelkov County Park

  park is barren

  camped her for years and the park has lost its camp host. soooo honesty pay system is in effect. the park has a nice primitive spot along the river

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  Stephanie K.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 3, 2020

  Richard J Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest Isinours Management Unit

  Best Hike In sites around

  The hike up the hill to the overlook is a daunting one. We used a collapsible wagon to haul all the supplies up the hill. There are two hike in sites here at overlooks that give spectacular views. The site has a shelter for the tent as well as other places outside for it. A fire spot and picnic table. Worth the hike.

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  Brian H.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 15, 2019

  Siggelkov County Park

  Hello

  Awesome