Best Campgrounds near Floyd, IA

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 Camping Sites Near Floyd, Iowa (114)

    1. R Campground, Inc

    2 Reviews
    Floyd, IA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 257-0549

    "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

    2 Reviews
    Rockford, IA
    8 miles
    Website

    "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

    1 Review
    Rockford, IA
    8 miles
    +1 (641) 420-3842

    $25 / night

    "Short walk to the lake and playgrounds. Bar and grill 1/4 mile away."

    4. Spring Park

    1 Review
    Osage, IA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 283-5440

    "Two nice nature trails. And a constant flowing spring in the park."

    5. Cedar Bridge County Park

    1 Review
    Osage, IA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 732-5204

    "Dump station and dumpsters near the exit. Clean bathrooms and showers. Lots of space at each campsite. Good hiking and horse trails."

    6. Shellrock River Co Preserve

    4 Reviews
    Nora Springs, IA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 423-5309

    "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. Cedar View Park

    2 Reviews
    Plainfield, IA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 435-4156

    $25 / night

    "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!"

    8. George Wyatt City Park

    1 Review
    Rockford, IA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 756-3718

    9. Camp At The Woods

    4 Reviews
    Nora Springs, IA
    19 miles
    +1 (641) 696-3413

    "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!"

    10. Chickasaw Park

    1 Review
    Plainfield, IA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 394-4714

    "I won't walk into the pit style restrooms let alone use them (kids can be jerks 🙄). There is a small park on the adjacent side that does have a shelter."

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Recent Reviews near Floyd, IA

295 Reviews of 114 Floyd Campgrounds


  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 18, 2025

    Pulpit Rock Campground

    Excellent

    The camp ground is split in two separate sections. We camped in the south section and found it to be pretty nice spot. Although the north section looks to be a little nicer. Definitely a popular spot so book in advance! The dump station is really small and kind of wonky but works good. Bathrooms and showers are clean. Definitely would recommend during the fall time! The area is absolutely stunning!

  • Karla J. B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2025

    George Wyatt City Park

    Small town overnight

    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. It was perfect for our needs -a place to stay. There are no reservations, just pay cash in an envelope at the info sign. There were 2 bigger RVs there the night we were. Bathrooms were adequate, with running water, soap and paper towels.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Black Hawk County Park

    On the bike trail

    Right on the bike trail.. Hot showers.. Good place to camp...

  • Kara S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 12, 2025

    Eagle City County Park

    Could be lovely but creeped me out

    Liked the spot by the lake and we could have been the only ones there but we noticed a few things on the way to the site that was unsettling and then we were followed in by a truck that just went to the end of the loop then left, with the driver and passenger obviously not wanting to be seen. Weirded me out so we left. Felt unsafe.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Lake Hendricks Co Park

    Paved sites, simple Accomodations

    A good place for a place to stop next to a lake. Good hookups and picnic tables

  • Leni K.
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Myre State Park Campgrounds

    Big Fun, Even With Closures

    Big Island was nicely wooded, keeping a very cool temperature but with little cover from other campsites. Tent pad and fire pit were well maintained. Restrooms were well cleaned, if not exactly maintained (soap and Toilet paper ran light over the weekend, and spiders hung out after a cleaning). ADA accessible. Even with a few trails closed, plenty of trails to explore around the Big Island campground. Rented a tandem kayak from the ranger station, looked like one of the two kayaks, plenty of canoes for rent. Spotted pelicans, turtles, and birds along the shore. Campground host never came by, but the ranger was spotted twice once to keep hammock straps off a smaller tree. Mosquitos were out in full force during the cooler weather.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2025

    MacNider Campground

    Better than free camping

    Quiet, clean and decent size lots.

    This Campground sits among a sleepy country city… however with the trees and the setting, you would never know.

    The cost is $20 per night for electric and water. Sewer cost extra.

    Would stay here 100 times over any type of lot docking and many other campsites that look like parking lot.

    It’s a home run stay here!

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Forestville Mystery Cave State Park Campground

    great camping

    Stayed in site 71 for 3 nights. Good level campsite and in walking around all the ones in the electric loop looked pretty level.  

    The shower house is the newer style - individual shower rooms and then a separate mens/women/handicapped bathroom.   Showers were clean.

    Lots of hiking - down to historic village and back is about 4.5 miles round trip.  

    If you get the chance, go do the the 1 hour walking tour of Mystery Cave - well worth the entry fee.  if you go on weekend probably need to make reservations. 

    and finally need to check out Wykoff - and see Ed's Museum.  Usually open on weekends.  We went over during the week and wasn't open but you can get view inside from the street.

    TV was able to pick up about 15 stations - but there is NO CELL SERVICE in the campground - no Verizon, ATT or T-Mobile.   Wifi down at the ranger office.


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?

According to TheDyrt.com, Floyd, IA offers a wide range of camping options, with 114 campgrounds and RV parks near Floyd, IA and 5 free dispersed camping spots.

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?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Floyd, IA.