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Multiple RV parks serve the Fayette area with varying amenities and site configurations. Klocks Island Park, located in Fayette proper, offers water hookups, electric service with 30-amp connections, and dump station access. Skip-A-Way Resort near Clermont provides full hookup sites including 50-amp service, water, and sewer connections. "The RV sites are back-in, back to back with 30/50amp FHU's. Bathrooms, laundry, showers and RV sites are older but are acceptable for a couple nights stay," noted one camper describing similar accommodations in the region. Backbone State Park, approximately 20 miles southeast of Fayette, accommodates RVs with electric sites, though the campground layout may present challenges for larger rigs navigating between trees.
Seasonal considerations significantly affect RV camping availability throughout northeastern Iowa. Many campgrounds, including Lakeshore RV Resort in Oelwein, operate only from May through mid-October. Advance reservations are essential during summer weekends and fall color season. The terrain around Fayette features rolling hills that occasionally require careful navigation for larger motorhomes. Dump stations are available at several parks but not universally present—Backbone State Park notably lacks this amenity according to listing data. Pet policies generally allow dogs with standard leash requirements. Cell service varies considerably throughout the region, with stronger signals near larger towns and potential dead zones in more remote state park locations.
"Sewer, water and electric."
"This was a nice campground next to a small town- nice quiet sites. Sites were kind of close together. Mostly seasonal spots here."
"The staff was really nice, showers were clean and they had laundry too! It backs up to a corn field, right off the Interstate but the noise was barely there. Huge grass pull through lots everywhere."
"Well run campground with full hookups available for$35/ night. Bathrooms are clean and lots of warm water for showers. Great place for a night or two. Near the highway but road noise is minimal."
from $35 - $50 / night
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Check Availability"The camp ground that we stayed at was family friendly. Hammocks were ok to put up. The only not so great experience was that 2 out of the 3 showers on the women's side were out of order."
"Backbone State Park is unlike any other place in Iowa, having geological features uncommon in Iowa. There are two campgrounds."
from $16 - $25 / night
Check Availability"It's located on the south end of town, there is only one business within walking distance. It's a great restaurant (Oelwein Family Restaurant) and it's about a 15 minute walk."
"Oelwein City Park campground on the shore of little Lake Oelwein is a great place to stay on ‘your way’ or for a week. $17 or $15 (senior)/night. 30/50 amp service with city water and dump station."
"Large park, no designated sites, fire rings spread around. Elect posts spread around.water available a dump station on site $2.00 charge. Very green, a river all around the park."
"Most spots have water and electric hookups. Dump station with nonpotable water is easily accessible. Very shady camping right along the river. $12 per night. Worth the money."
from $12 / night
"Gravel parking spots, fairly level, most without shade unless you get on the "back loop" where you can find 4 with good shade."
"Went there last weekend had to do a walk up everything else was reserved. Clean park area, bathrooms were disgusting though. Talked to the DNR he was very friendly and knowledgeable."
from $15 - $52 / night
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GuideFYI When we made reservations this site required a two- night minimum stay. Don't know if that is for all seasons. Nice pull-through, large enough for our 36' 5th Wheel and pickup tow vehicle, needed more leveling than some. Some sites have power and water, ours only power. There's a water pipe and dump station on the way out. Nice hiking trails, including to a beautiful river overlook.
ScoutStayed in The Plains area. Water and electric hookups, dump station near by. Clean shower house with storm shelter. Mixed sun and shade with generous grassy sites, fire pit and picnic table.
RangerThere are about 30 electric site big enough for RVs, and about 35 non electric site. All are very nice sites with fairly level gravel pads. There are lots of trees for shade making the sites really beautiful if not spacious. We had a tight fit with our travel trailer on site 33e, but once we squeezed in it was excellent. Two bathrooms one with showers, and well kept. The best thing about this park are the wonderful hiking trails. Some are ADA accessible near the camp store, but most are a good climb with lots of ups and downs. Town of McGregor has a few cute restaurants and bars, but enjoy the park and the amazing views of the Mississippi and the Wisconsin rivers. Several big rig RVs were there, but call ahead if you’ve got a big RV to make sure you’ll fit.
There are some fantastic cycling routes near the river, with stops in all the little towns along the way. A wonderful place to spend a weekend, with apple orchards nearby.
GuideWe were traveling northbound on 218 on a Tuesday and searched for a convenient stop for one night. It was very hot so filtered the results, showing spots with electric hook-up in order to run the AC a bit. The North Cedar County Park was easy to find, located just a couple miles off the exit and past the town of Plainfield.
The park is heavily shaded in most areas. They have done a good job of keeping the tree canopy high, so we had no worries of hitting limbs in our 34' class A that has a height of 12 feet.
The sites are all grass, with no clear definition of individual sites. We just picked a spot that looked fairly level and dry. Soft soil could be a concern for heavier rigs after rains. Our stabilizers did sink into the dirt a bit, but we were able to level.
They have wooden picnic tables scattered, as well as designated firepit areas. 30 and 15 Amp service was available on the power post. There is a bathroom/shower house, picnic shelter, playground and horseshoe courts.
The campground is right on a wide, fast moving river and offers 2 boat launches. It didnt appear that any of the sites had a water view, but it was a short, pleasant stroll to the rivers edge.
We paid $20 for our one night. It is all first come, first served. They say on their website that they have 40 sites. On a Tuesday in June, there were 3 of us there for the night (the other two looked more long-term). A posted sign said that camping is free on Wednesday nights, so that's cool!
Overall, it was a quiet and pretty place to stop and we would definately visit again.
LegendI enjoyed my 5 night stay at Oelwein City Park Campground. It's located on the south end of town, there is only one business within walking distance. It's a great restaurant (Oelwein Family Restaurant) and it's about a 15 minute walk.
There is one shower house, and several vault toilets throughout the park. The shower house is old and a little run down but was very clean. I had no problems using it.
The city park is adjacent to the campground and has picnic shelters, a playground, and a dog park.
There are electric and water hookups at most sites, and there is a dump station. The park was pretty full on the weekend as you would expect, but very quiet during the week.
I had great Verizon and T-mobile service here.
LegendGeneral: 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!
GuideVery friendly and helpful owner. He even drove to town so we could follow him in. Has playground community area fire pit and a structure built to cover picnic tables. atv trails. Turkey river right there was 20 feet from my site. Porta potty and shower water is hot. 30/50 amp power with water on each site. Water fill station and dump station. Garbage .
GuideWe stayed at started at the Lost Island water park KOA for just one night while passing through the area. We were in our class C while slowly making our way across the country. We had no problems getting a spot here. Sites are gravel for the RV, reasonably level, and very well maintained. Most sites are pull through. Hookups are in very good condition. Each site had a grassy area with a picnic table. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a playground, beach and fenced dog area. Cost was very good for the amenities provided.
The campground had a store, gas station and propane available.
We had 4 bar LTE with Verizon. Our hotspot was usable and performed very well. We enjoyed our brief stay at this campground. We will stay again when traveling this way.
LegendWhy Should You Camp Here?
Iowa state parks are a bargain! This one is $11 for a non-electric site, $16 for an electric site. (Rates go down to $6 and $11 from 10/1-4/30.) There is no separate park entry fee (unlike some states).
You can rent kayaks, canoes or pedal boats near the campground at Wyth Lake. And there are 3 other nearby lakes.
There's a small beach at Wyth Lake.
The Cedar River is on the edge of the campground.
You're so close to Cedar Falls and Waterloo which means there are craft breweries!
We were only there for a night but I saw this on reserveamerica.com: "The Lake-to-State Park Bike Route is a 50 mile route connecting Pine Lake and George Wyth State Park. The route primarily utilizes county highways and established bike routes and paths once inside Cedar Falls/Waterloo."
We didn't do everything we could do there, because we were just passing through. Check this out: https://iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/george-wyth-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IA&parkId=610125
Amenities
The usual fire ring and picnic table
Dump station and potable water
Flush toilets and running water in bathrooms along with push button showers. Ok, push button showers are not ideal. Just keep pushing that button and hopefully you'll be okay with the temperature that you can't control!
Fayette, Iowa sits at the junction of two river valleys in northeastern Iowa, with elevations ranging from 850 to 1,100 feet above sea level. The area features heavily wooded bluffs and limestone outcroppings, creating varied terrain for campers. Local campgrounds typically stay open from April through October, though some locations near Fayette provide year-round accessibility depending on weather conditions.
River activities near Fayette: Skip-A-Way Resort offers multiple water-based recreation options. "Some weekly activities include canoeing, tubing down the Turkey River, swimming, fishing and paddle boats in the Lake, a splash pad for kids and occasionally a dumping tank for free, also miniture golf," notes Lourene M.
Trail exploration: Backbone State Park provides extensive hiking networks approximately 20 miles from Fayette. "We loved waking up in the morning and going for a walk along the many trails, seeing deer on the trail, and the lake," shares Larissa C. The park's signature Backbone Trail follows dramatic limestone ridges.
Winter activities: Unlike many regional campgrounds that close seasonally, Backbone State Park remains open year-round, allowing for winter camping and snow activities. The park maintains several trails suitable for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing when conditions permit.
River access: Pulpit Rock Campground offers direct water access. "My boyfriend and I stayed right on the river with our pups (pet friendly) and it was BEAUTIFUL. Easy access to restrooms but secluded and quiet too," reports Kari S. The campground provides convenient river entry points for fishing and water sports.
Clean facilities: Many campers appreciate the well-maintained bathroom facilities at campgrounds near Fayette. At Backbone State Park, one reviewer noted: "Bathrooms clean!" This sentiment appears consistently across reviews for campgrounds throughout the area.
Affordable rates: Klocks Island Park offers particularly budget-friendly camping. "Small local park with grass camping spots. Most spots have water and electric hookups. Dump station with nonpotable water is easily accessible. Very shady camping right along the river. $12 per night. Worth the money," according to Dennis G.
Weather considerations: The area's river proximity means flooding sometimes affects campground availability. Storms typically move through the region quickly but can bring heavy rainfall, particularly in late summer and early fall.
Reservation timing: During peak summer months, securing spots at popular campgrounds requires advance planning. Weekend availability becomes limited 4-6 weeks ahead at most campgrounds near Fayette, especially those with river access.
Road conditions: Wyalusing State Park is located across the Mississippi River in Wisconsin but makes a worthwhile destination from Fayette. "A very nice park located close to the Iowa border. Close to Effigy Mounds & Pikes Peak! It has great trails & campsites & lots of geocaching!" notes Holly M. The drive requires navigating winding roads that may challenge larger rigs.
Kid-friendly activities: Beyonder Getaway at Lazy Acres offers numerous recreational options for children. "Great owners, loads of stuff for kids (putt putt, paddle boats, horseshoes, basketball, Gaga, trampoline, playground)," states David W. The campground maintains these amenities throughout the camping season.
Swimming options: Several campgrounds provide swimming areas for children. At Skip-A-Way Resort, one camper noted, "They have a beach for swimming. Boats for renting but they were out of order for repairs when we were here. You can rent kayaks, bikes."
Safety considerations: Many campgrounds near Fayette feature river access with varying water conditions. Parents should note that most swimming areas lack lifeguards, and river currents can change quickly following rain events upstream.
Site configuration: RV sites near Fayette typically accommodate rigs up to 40 feet, though maneuverability varies significantly between campgrounds. At George Wyth State Park, "The campground's shower house is handicap accessible. All sites have 50 amp service and the water provided is from the city of Waterloo. There is an onsite dump station," notes Steve R.
Connection availability: Cell service varies considerably throughout the region. Campgrounds closer to Fayette proper typically offer more reliable connections than those in deeper valley locations. Many RVers report stronger signals at higher elevation sites within the same campground.
Seasonal operations: Many campgrounds restrict operations to warmer months. As one camper noted about George Wyth State Park, "We were only there for a night but I saw this on reserveamerica.com: 'The Lake-to-State Park Bike Route is a 50 mile route connecting Pine Lake and George Wyth State Park.'" This and many other regional amenities operate only during the main camping season.
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