Top Tent Camping near Elkader, IA

Best Tent Sites Near Elkader, IA (24)

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   Camp Glen Wendel Primitive Backcountry — Yellow River State Forest

   12 Reviews

   46 Photos

   2 Saves

   Waterville, Iowa

   Yellow River State Forest is a perfect place to explore some of Iowa's best hiking trails. Located in northeast Iowa in Allamakee County, the forest is part of the "driftless area" that escaped the glaciers during the most recent ice age. The forest consists of 8,900 acres of hardwood and coniferous forest and is comprised of 6 units.

   The Paint Creek Unit is of primary interest to the recreationist, with well-kept camping areas, equestrian accommodations, fishing, hunting, and over 45 miles of trails for hiking, equestrian riding, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

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   $12 / night

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   Echo Valley State Park Campground

   2 Reviews

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   10 Saves

   West Union, Iowa

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   $5 / night

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   Camp John Schultz — Yellow River State Forest

   2 Reviews

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   Waterville, Iowa

   You may hear a cow moo at the hike-in sites in Camp John Shultz but you’ll not likely hear people. If you do have to share the camp, there are five segregated campsites that are well spaced and feel private. Sites range from partial shade to full shade and all but two have fire rings.

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   Frontier Equestrian Campground — Yellow River State Forest

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   Waterville, Iowa

   Yellow River State Forest is a perfect place to explore some of Iowa's best hiking trails. Located in northeast Iowa in Allamakee County, the forest is part of the "driftless area" that escaped the glaciers during the most recent ice age. The forest consists of 8,900 acres of hardwood and coniferous forest and is comprised of 6 units.

   The Paint Creek Unit is of primary interest to the recreationist, with well-kept camping areas, equestrian accommodations, fishing, hunting, and over 45 miles of trails for hiking, equestrian riding, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.

   Frontier equestrian campgrounds are non-modern and have non-electric sites with hitching rails and vault toilets

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   $16 / night

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   Gateway Park Campground

   1 Review

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   Marquette, Iowa

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   • ADA Access
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   • Standard (Tent/RV)

   $20 / night

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   Whitetail Bluff Campground LLC

   1 Review

   3 Saves

   Cassville, Wisconsin

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   Worthington Sportsman's Club - Members Only

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   Dyersville, Iowa

   The Worthington Sportsmen's Club Inc. is located approximately 3.5 miles south of Highway 20 on X47 (310th Ave) or 6.5 miles north of Highway 38 in Delaware County, Iowa open to members only. Membership is open to everyone and an application is available via the website: https://sites.google.com/site/worthingtonsc2/membership?authuser=0

   For the camper there are six 30-amp Electric camp sites (see Fees for cost information) at the front of the club, with primitive sites located around the pond. If you prefer just spending time with family and friends in a beautiful setting we also have two picnic pavilions with playground equipment and a number of picnic tables and fire rings surrounding the pond.

   Camping - membership required, no non-member guests. Electric sites are $10 per night. Non-Electric site donations are appreciated. Fees for camping can be sealed in an envelope and placed in the Yellow camping box in the camp ground. Contact Tom Dunkel (563-590-2704) with any questions.

   Camping is limited to 7 days unless approved by a Director.

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   Little Turkey Campground

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   5 Saves

   Calmar, Iowa

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   Paradise Valley

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   Bagley, Wisconsin

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    South Bear Creek

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    Decorah, Iowa

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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