Best Dispersed Camping near Harpers Ferry, IA

Recent Dispersed Reviews in Harpers Ferry

3 Reviews of 3 Harpers Ferry Campgrounds

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  Michael V.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 18, 2022

  Root River Canoe Campsite

  Old Boy Scout Campsite

  This was used and built by Boy Scouts ages ago. It’s still exist, however the river changed course and is further away than it once was. There is a bike trail that had a fork in the road that leads right to it someone could walk, hike, canoe or kayak to access this campground. I haven’t camped here since the 90’s, but have visited it in the last 5 years via bike, walking, and kayak. It’s free to stay here, and doesn’t seem like people really camp here anymore. Has a pit toilet, picnic tables, and a fire ring. Ideal for tent camping via bike, kayak or canoe.

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  Michael V.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 17, 2022

  Crater Island

  Great place for camping via Boat

  Big parties in the cove. No bathrooms no showers, just sand and water. Very busy on weekends in the summer, as long as there is no dredging operations going on, otherwise it’s closed. If it is closed, there are plenty of islands and beaches near by to set up for camping.

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  Michael V.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 11, 2022

  Richard J Dorer Memorial State Forest Reno Unit Dispersed Camping

  Beautiful hikes overlooking the driftless and Mississippi

  This is an awesome place to hike, not a very long hike but it’s steep with drop offs. Not for those that are scared of heights.

  This is a hike in camping spot, camp spots are not well marked I stayed in the old rock Cory when I camped here, years ago.