Best Campgrounds near Clear Lake, IA
Clear Lake, Iowa attracts many campers with good reason. Clear Lake State Park Campground stands out for its lake access and clean facilities. The lake itself is great for boating and fishing trips. R Campground sits along the river with full hookups that RV owners appreciate. You can walk across the pedestrian bridge and follow paths that wind through the area. Just a short drive away, Myre-Big Island State Park has some remote camping spots you can only reach by boat or hiking in. These sites give you more quiet and better views than most. Big Island Campground in the same park has standard sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Beach Camp puts you right by the water if that's what you're after. Summer is when most people camp at Clear Lake, but watch out for thunderstorms that can roll through. Winter camping happens but isn't common - it's cold but quiet if you bring the right gear. Make sure to book ahead, especially during busy summer weekends when spots fill up fast.