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Best Tent Camping near Delhi, IA

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Tent camping options surround Delhi, Iowa, with several primitive sites within a short driving distance. Wakpicada Natural Area offers tent-only campsites adjacent to a pond with good tree cover and fishing opportunities. Buzzard Ridge Wildlife Area provides tent campsites along the Maquoketa River with a more remote experience for those seeking solitude. Gardner Family Farm provides a private tent camping experience with pond access for swimming and fishing.

Many primitive tent campgrounds in the area feature basic amenities but require campers to be self-sufficient. Buzzard Ridge Wildlife Area provides free tent camping with fire rings and vault toilets, but no drinking water or trash facilities. Pack-in, pack-out principles apply at most sites. Wakpicada Natural Area includes picnic tables, fire rings, and trash collection, making it suitable for weekend tent camping trips. Sites throughout the region typically have dirt or grass tent pads, with varying amounts of shade depending on the location. Most campgrounds remain open year-round, though spring conditions may be muddy after rainfall.

Tent campers around Delhi enjoy access to fishing, hiking trails, and dark night skies away from urban light pollution. Wickiup Hill Primitive Campsite offers walk-in tent camping with fire rings, picnic tables, and nearby restroom facilities. The site requires a short hike to reach camping areas, creating a more secluded experience while remaining accessible. Several campgrounds provide riverside tent sites, particularly along the Maquoketa River, offering opportunities for paddling and fishing. A review of Wakpicada Natural Area mentioned, "Campsites right next to the pond and good tree cover made the experience fun. Good bass and panfish fishing with quiet campgrounds that aren't right next to each other."

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  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 16, 2022

    Buzzard Ridge Wildlife Area

    Unique County wildlife site along Maquoketa River

    Unique hike or paddle primitive site. Native forbs and wildlife surrounding the area. Two parking sites to hike in or access by river. Site is along river, has table, fire ring, latrine. Pack in, pack out and Leave No Trace.

  • C
    Jun. 6, 2018

    Matsell Bridge Natural Area

    Nice little inexpensive primitive site... spaces almost always available

    Nice quiet little primitive campground next to the Wapsipinicon River. Unfortunately, when I was there the last weekend of May, the gnats were bad, and the mosquitoes were just starting to gear up. HOWEVER, take bug spray and enjoy the rustic peacefulness of this "best kept secret" for primitive and inexpensive camping sites. Beautiful location, ranger close by, wood for sale just across the bridge, fire pits and picnic tables at every site. Good for RV, trailer or tent camping… level ground and lots of shade. Primitive bathrooms, no showers or running water.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 13, 2024

    Lime Creek Park

    Nice campground with a Quirk

    The pros: $10 fee ($15 electric), campground seems well maintained (grass is mown, security light works, tables in good repair, gravel access road in good shape, etc); no one here but us, the sound of the running Creek is soothing, vault toilet is probably the cleanest I've seen; ATT cell service was 3bars 5G The unusual: no specific site, no specific place to pull into, no site numbers or designation except on the electric pedestals. It's all grass. Pull onto the grass near the table or electric pedestal you want. The cons: highway traffic noise is easily heard and doesn't seem to stop for more than a few seconds (though the crickets/bug sounds and the creek sound is sometimes louder so you hear that instead), dust from vehicles passing on nearby dirt road filters thru the trees (due to dry weather?), and, well, it is, after all, a vault toilet-not my fav,

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 30, 2025

    New Wine Park Dubuque County Park

    Nice small county park campground

    General: This is a small (29-site) county park campground situated along the North Fork Maquoketa River. Nine of the sites are reservable, and the rest are first-come, first-served. Some sites are primitive, and some have water and 30-amp electricity hookups. There is one ADA-accessible site with a paved camper pad. 

    Site Quality: Most sites are level. The camper pads are gravel/grass, but not all are clearly defined. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring. 

    Bath/Shower: The bath/shower house was closed when we were there in November but there are vault toilets about a quarter mile from the campground (in the day-use area) that were very clean and well-stocked when we were there. 

    Activities/Amenities: Many activities including disc golf, three hiking trails, volleyball, two playgrounds (one in the day-use area and one by the campsites). There are two reservable picnic shelters. There is also a dump station. 

    We were tent camping in November on a backpacking trip so we didn’t take advantage of any of the activities but would return in our van on a future camping trip. We were the ONLY ones in the campground at this time of year!

  • Emma N.
    Sep. 25, 2017

    Sugar Bottom Campground

    Boats and Beautiful Views

    Our one-night stay at the Sugar Bottom- Coralville Lake Campground was terrific! My husband and I stopped there during our cross-country road trip. We arrived around 7:30pm on a Sunday in September and easily got a spot. The lady at the entrance station was incredibly kind and answered all of our questions.

    The campground is very well marked, with easily visible site number labels. Each site is in a grassy area with a picnic table and fire ring with a grate. Our site had a tree or two that provided some shade, but some other sites were a but more shaded.

    We ended up staying in site #103, which is right by the water. What a beautiful view we had! Our campsite was very close to a boat dock, a sand volleyball court, and a sandy beach. We didn't have a chance to swim at the beach, but it looked really nice! It had a large, designated swimming area that was marked with floating ropes. We were also located close to a building with restrooms. Each restroom had a clean, hot shower. The showers were free, which was a plus!

    In my opinion, this is definitely a 5-star campground. I can't wait to come back!

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2019

    Fountain Springs County Park

    Solitude and not much else

    This campground also goes by the name of Holbert. Small campground but free with a handful of picnic tables and campfires. The vault toilets were cleanish, thou older. This campground is next to a pretty little creek that you can play and fish in. The campground is really just a series of campsites strung out along the creek and road. It was pretty quiet while I was there, not many campers at all. There are no hookups for RV’s/campers so it is primarily tent camping or dry camping. There is an interesting story about how this camping area has come to be: the land was donated by Ella Ellis in memory of her husband William Ellis. They apparently loved the land and wanted to make sure it was never developed and could be enjoyed by all. A lovely story.

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 5, 2021

    Swiss Valley County Park

    Great County park, preserve, campground

    Campground is well maintained, restrooms, showers, recycling station, fire wood available, campground host onsite, resident park ranger, standard RV sites, some electric tent sites otherwise primitive with fire rings and tables. Trout stream (Catfish Creek) runs through campground and park and is stocked by Iowa DNR, has Swiss Valley Nature center with trails.

  • Angie G.
    Oct. 2, 2021

    Primitive South Campground — Lake Macbride State Park

    Nice Lake View

    We stayed in a walk-in site for one night at the Non-Modern campground. It was wonderful! We arrived at dark and set up our backpacking tents but were able to see stars and be separated from our neighboring site. The campground had a water spigot to fill containers and dumpsters (no trash at site). There are no amenities at the campsites in this campground. A restroom with pit toilets similar to a National Park are on-site. They were very clean, as was the campground. It is on a lake so you will hear boats in the early morning hours and wildlife.

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2021

    Cottonwood Campground/Coralville Lake (COE)

    Nice forested CG near Coralville Lake

    Tent area among trees includes fire rings. Showers/restrooms onsite, walk in sites too, firewood available at West Overlook permit station, beach nearby, Iowa River and Coralville Lake nearby (good fishing).

Guide to Delhi

Tent camping near Delhi, Iowa offers a variety of scenic spots where nature lovers can unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. With options ranging from well-equipped sites to more rustic experiences, there's something for every tent camper.

Tent campers should check out Wakpicada Natural Area

  • This location features campsites nestled next to a pond, providing a serene atmosphere and good fishing opportunities.
  • With tree cover and a peaceful environment, it's a hidden gem perfect for escaping the heat, even during the hottest days.
  • The campground allows pets, making it a great choice for those who want to bring their furry friends along.

Enjoy local activities at Worthington Sportsman's Club

  • This secluded spot offers excellent fishing opportunities, with a beautiful pond that enhances the camping experience.
  • The area is known for its tranquility, allowing campers to enjoy nature without the noise of crowded campgrounds.
  • Visitors can appreciate the clean facilities, including well-maintained pit toilets, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities at Gardner Family Farm and Iowa Hemp Farm Stay

  • This charming farm stay provides a welcoming atmosphere with amenities like drinking water and firewood available for campers.
  • Guests can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing and swimming in the pond, along with a memorable campfire experience under the stars.
  • The hosts are known for their hospitality, making it a perfect spot for families looking to connect with nature and each other.

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