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ScoutLake Considine
Not too shabby!
Pulled up right on the lake! A local fisherman came by was quiet and respectful. No, bathroom - there is a Kwik Star about 8 minutes away though!
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Several campgrounds dot the countryside around Floyd, Iowa, offering campers both RV and tent accommodations. R Campground provides full hookups with 50-amp service and river views, while Rudd Eastside Park features electric sites and water access for both tent and RV camping. The region includes primitive options like Shellrock River County Preserve, which offers free camping with basic amenities such as fire rings and picnic tables. Most established campgrounds in the area are concentrated along rivers and lakes, particularly the Cedar and Shell Rock rivers, providing opportunities for fishing, swimming, and water recreation.
Most campgrounds near Floyd operate seasonally from spring through fall, with limited winter availability. Cedar View Park in Nashua remains open from May 1 to November 1, typical of the region's camping season. Roads to established campgrounds are generally well-maintained with gravel pads at most sites, though some primitive areas may require more careful navigation. "We have stayed at this campground many times as we have traveled the 'Avenue of the Saints.' Highway 218. R Campground is just a few miles off of the saints highway on the southeastern side of town," noted one visitor. Water and electric hookups are common at developed sites, while dump stations are available at select locations including Rudd Eastside Park and Cedar Bridge County Park.
Campers consistently highlight water access as a key feature of campgrounds in the area. Cedar View Park provides lakefront sites with water and electric hookups, while R Campground offers spots with views of the Cedar River. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, fishing opportunities attract many visitors, with one camper mentioning catching a personal best muskie while camping at Wunsch Memorial Park. Several visitors noted the quieter, more rustic experience at Shellrock River County Preserve, which features a large grassy field surrounded by walnut trees along the river. The preserve lacks hookups but provides a peaceful setting for tent camping with a three-day maximum stay. Campgrounds with swimming beaches, including Rudd Eastside Park, receive positive reviews for family-friendly amenities and water recreation options.
Best Campgrounds near Floyd (118)
1. R Campground, Inc
"Highway 218. R Campground is just a few miles off of the saints highway on the south eastern side of town. Interior roads and sites are gravel, many with 50 amp full hook ups. "
2. Rudd Eastside Park
"We tent camped but they’ve got lots of spaces for campers and tents as well, bathrooms are close, there is a nice lake near with play equipment located at the lake and at the campground, the campground"
3. Woody’s Campground by the Lake
"Short walk to the lake and playgrounds. Bar and grill 1/4 mile away."
from $25 / night
4. Cedar Bridge County Park
"Dump station and dumpsters near the exit. Clean bathrooms and showers. Lots of space at each campsite. Good hiking and horse trails."
"It runs along the Cedar River and has a put in for paddlers nearby. It is situated right off the blacktopped road."
5. Spring Park
"Two nice nature trails. And a constant flowing spring in the park."
6. Shellrock River Co Preserve
"Big grassy field surrounded by huge (walnut) trees. There a gravel track that goes along a large river. Trees everywhere so bring bug spray. Quiet, peaceful. Not private but worth it."
7. Interstate Co Park
"There is a bar and grill a short walk up the incline to the other side of the road."
"Here on a Wednesday (which is the only night the nearby restaurant is closed). It was empty. It's on a lovely river with swimming. Mostly people here for day use putting boats in."
from $10 - $18 / night
Check Availability8. Cedar View Park
"It is fairly quiet, you can hear some highway noise in the distance. The lake is lovely and clean. The spots are gravel, most sites will require some leveling but are not too bad. "
"We found a spot right on the Lake! Very busy but wonderful view, location and was only $20.00!"
from $25 / night
Check Availability9. George Wyatt City Park
10. Camp At The Woods
"Perfect size sites and near the river for some water fun. Pool wasn’t open yet but looked to be a good size. Would go back there again for sure!"
Drive Time
- 52 min from Waterloo, IA
- 1 hr 17 min from Rochester, MN
- 1 hr 33 min from Ames, IA
- 2 hrs 9 min from La Crosse, WI
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Recent Reviews near Floyd, IA
320 Reviews of 118 Floyd Campgrounds
Jason W.ScoutWhite Fox Campground — Myre-Big Island State Park
Nice quiet campground
Spacious sites, clean (very clean) shower and bathroom facilities.
Kimberly P.
GuideBeed's Lake State Park Campground
Fun on the lake
We stayed 4 nights at an electric site in Beed's Lake. After taxes and online reservation fees, it came out to a little less than $100. One of the restrooms was closed for maintenance the entire time we were there, leaving the whole park to share one restroom and 3 showers. The restroom was pretty clean, the shower was not so clean. It was an "I've seen worse" situation.. The campsites are really close to one another and I'm honestly not sure why because it wasn't even close to full. I was disappointed in the lack of any hammock trees. The real star of the park, of course, is the lake. We kayaked and fished the lake while we were visiting. The local reports suggested not swimming due to ecoli, so we did not do any swimming. We had tons of fun kayaking and fishing, but I was also a little disappointed in bank access for fishing, so I'm glad we had our kayaks. It was relatively quiet and everyone was friendly.
Lumpie C.GuideClear Lake State Park Campground
Quiet park with nice facilities
Many long sites with picnic tables and power at sites. Must be reserved online. Beware of site numbers in 70s as they have very significant slope!
Chad S.
TravelerBig Woods Lake
Great place
This campground appears to be new or newly re done, great showers and bathrooms, right on a bike trail seems to connect to everything. Quiet large sites with full hook ups, more sites being developed
Kevin M.TravelerClear Lake State Park Campground
Busy and densely populated
We are here on a Friday and almost all the spaces are full. Site 1 is about as quiet as it gets tucked off to the side.
Edward R.GuideHickory Hills Campground
The Pros and Cons
The camp grounds as a whole is well kept with gated entrance. Pool area spacious and clean. Has a very massive playground for the kids. We actually never saw the check in desk. Reservations were by phone at the check in area. I would of gave this park a solid 5....except for the gravel road and shower house. Pros: Well kept park. Somewhat quite. Few miles off I 35. Cons: Last 1.5 miles is gravel. But not real bad. A little dusty. The park looked like it had about 85% long term campers. We were on site 1. A longer rig probably wouldn't be very level. But manageable. We booked this for overnight for showers. The showers were very out dated and basically my wife said no way because of the mold and unkept unpleasant decor. The showers are very narrow. But hey...at least the shower had hot water on men's side.
- Crystal R.Guide
Big Island Campground — Myre-Big Island State Park
Beautiful but watch out for raccoons
I have stayed here 3 or 4 times and have enjoyed my time for the most part. Except the last time I was there (last summer) the raccoons were absolutely out of control. I didn't even have food unpacked out of my car yet and they were rummaging through my stuff while I was standing right there. They had no fear. I had a giant duffel bag full of tarps (not any food at all in it) and around 1am I hear the racoon trying to steal it. So I get up and put it in my trunk. The raccoon climbs into my trunk! While I'm standing right there, I've never seen anything like it.
Honestly everything else about this park is great. The island is gorgeous with beautiful sunsets, the hiking is great, the sites are nice, etc. But I probably will not come back just because of raccoons. Because keeping a clean campsite doesn't seem to matter for these critters.
- SSandra T.Guide
North Cedar Park
Great Quick-Stop Option
We 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.
Guide to Floyd
Camping options near Floyd, Iowa concentrate along waterways with sites available from spring through fall. Winter camping is limited to year-round facilities like George Wyatt City Park in Rockford and Camp At The Woods in Charles City. Most campgrounds in the region offer varying levels of accessibility with several requiring navigation on gravel roads leading to sites suitable for different camping styles.
What to do
Fishing from shore: Cedar Bridge County Park provides access to the Cedar River with multiple fishing spots. "There are about 20 self-serve sites with electric and water. Self serve firewood. Dump station and dumpsters near the exit... Sitting right on the Cedar River, it's a great location to kayak and tube," notes Tim M.
Visit historic sites: While camping at George Wyatt City Park, take a day trip to nearby Fossil and Prairie Park for fossil hunting. "We stayed for one night so we could go fossil hunting at nearby Fossil and Prairie park. This campground has full hookups and gravel pads in what is basically a small town park," shares Karla J.B.
Explore nature trails: Spring Park offers primitive camping near two nature trails. "Quiet, primitive camping. Two nice nature trails. And a constant flowing spring in the park," according to Brandon, making it a good base for hikers.
What campers like
Lakefront camping: Cedar View Park in Nashua provides waterfront sites with convenient amenities. "Each site has a newer electric pedestal with 30 and 50 amp service, and each site has a water spigot, as well as a picnic table and fire ring. There are a few sites that back up directly to the lake," explains Ryan S.
Free camping options: Shellrock River County Preserve offers no-cost camping in a natural setting. "Big grassy field surrounded by huge (walnut) trees. There a gravel track that goes along a large river. Trees everywhere so bring bug spray. Quiet, peaceful. Not private but worth it. Free, 3 day max stay," reports Ax H.
Small town atmosphere: Many campgrounds near Floyd maintain a local, community feel. "It's small but well kept blacktopped camper spots, a shelter house, electric and a dumping station are all available. The kids are not forgotten because there is a nice pond with a beach and jetties for fishing," writes Lisa B. about Rudd Eastside Park.
What you should know
Site selection timing: First-come, first-served sites fill quickly on weekends, especially at popular locations. "We found this Park on the app and thought we would check it out. It's first come first serve. I really never thought there would be any hookups because of what I had read, but they had electric and water!" shares Vickie about Cedar View Park.
Payment systems: Many campgrounds use self-pay envelopes. "It's $10.00 per night last we stayed, placed into a self pay pole," notes Chantal C. about Chickasaw Park. At George Wyatt City Park, "There are no reservations, just pay cash in an envelope at the info sign."
Cellular connectivity: Service varies by location and provider. At Cedar View Park, Ryan S. reports, "I had 3 bars on T-mobile which got me 64 down and 18 up. On Verizon I had 3 bars which got me 65 down and 12 up." At Shellrock River Preserve, Tammie C. notes, "My AT&T service worked enough for a podcast but not streaming."
Tips for camping with families
Swimming opportunities: Rudd Eastside Park offers family-friendly water activities. "Loved camping here, we have 4-5 times already this year! We tent camped but they've got lots of spaces for campers and tents as well, bathrooms are close, there is a nice lake near with play equipment located at the lake and at the campground," says Nichole M.
Recreational amenities: Several campgrounds include playgrounds and bike options. "The campground has old bikes for the kids to use, everyone there is so nice! We love it," adds Nichole M. about Rudd Eastside Park.
Bathroom considerations: Facility quality varies widely between campgrounds. At Cedar View Park, Ryan notes, "The shower house was pretty bad though. It was older, which doesn't bother me, but it was dirty." At Chickasaw Park, Chantal C. reports, "I won't walk into the pit style restrooms let alone use them."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling needs: Camp At The Woods accommodates RVs but requires preparation. "Our spot was on an incline but the water worked when temp was below freezing," reports Corey, who stayed during winter.
Hookup positioning: Check hookup locations before setting up. "We had full hook up, but the sewer connection was at the front of the site and was up hill kind of," notes Jeremiah B. about Camp At The Woods.
Site surfaces: Campgrounds offer various pad materials. "Interior roads and sites are gravel, many with 50 amp full hook ups," describes Tom D. about R Campground, while George Wyatt City Park has "gravel pads in what is basically a small town park."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Floyd, IA?
What camping is available near Floyd, IA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Floyd, IA offers a wide range of camping options, with 118 campgrounds and RV parks near Floyd, IA and 5 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Floyd, IA?
Which is the most popular campground near Floyd, IA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Floyd, IA is R Campground, Inc with a 5-star rating from 2 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Floyd, IA?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Floyd, IA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Floyd, IA.
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