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Several RV-friendly campgrounds provide options for motorhomes and travel trailers near Marquette, Iowa. Skip-A-Way Resort offers full-hookup sites with 50-amp service and accommodates larger rigs on level, gravel pads. Bloody Run County Park provides more rustic camping with fewer amenities but scenic locations along a trout stream. "The sites are very spacious and easy getting into for RV's/campers," notes one visitor about Red Barn Resort's pull-through rv pads. Wyalusing State Park Campground maintains electric hookups and can handle big rigs, while Lakeshore RV Resort features full-hookup sites open from May through mid-October.
Advance reservations prove essential during summer weekends and fall color season, particularly for premium riverfront spots. Most campgrounds within 30 miles of Marquette maintain dump stations, though amenities vary considerably between parks. Bloody Run campers should prepare for train noise, as reviews consistently mention nighttime train horns disturbing sleep. Big rig spots are limited at some of the county parks, where narrower access roads can present challenges. Pet policies are generally accommodating, with most parks allowing leashed dogs. Yellow River State Forest's Big Paint Campground provides electric and sewer hookups for RVs but lacks shower facilities, making it better suited for self-contained units.
"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."
"General: 58 sites with various amenities. Some are long pull-throughs, some are back-in, some have 30 amp with or without a patio, and some have 50-amp electric with or without a patio."
"Beautiful setting nice wide pull throughs. Very friendly and helpful. Good place for overnight or extended stay."
"The train tracks are extremely close to slot of sites. Very loud. K ly bsd thing. Cave tour was great but at extra cost. Lake/swimming/fishing was great. Cabin was clean and nice."
"Came to this spot with plans to drive up to yellow river for fishing but ended up with the sweetest spot along bloody run creak."
"I went fishing and hiking and it’s very scenic and beautiful area , train blairing its horn in the middle of the night sucks since it’s right by train tracks, pit toilets and clear water stream in front"
"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 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."
from $20 - $38 / night
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
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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.
LegendGeneral: 58 sites with various amenities. Some are long pull-throughs, some are back-in, some have 30 amp with or without a patio, and some have 50-amp electric with or without a patio. Tents are NOT allowed. We were greeted immediately upon arrival and asked to sign a waiver and given a welcome packet. The rules are extensive, but most are common sense/courtesy and not at all unreasonable.
Site Quality: All had gravel driveways and looked level. Decent separation between sites although they are close together, as would be expected in an RV park. Our site had a patio and decent-sized picnic table but it was chilly when we were there so we ate inside.
Bathhouse: Very clean as were the showers.
Activities/Amenities: There are many activities offered, including a dog park, basketball, horseshoes, games (cornhole, large checkerboard, and others), a barn with a television, a book library, puzzles, and a pool table. Coffee is available after 9 am. There is also a small chapel available 24/7 and a laundry room. WiFi is also available. There is a camp store with ice, ice cream, some camping supplies, clothing, crafts, and more. We were told several restaurants will deliver to the campground.
We don’t typically prefer to stay in RV-style campgrounds, but it was conveniently located with easy access off Route 151 just over the Wisconsin border from Iowa, we were warmly welcomed, and enjoyed our short stay passing through. Pride of ownership was evident throughout.
RangerMud Lake is a wonderful county park near Dubuque. Beautiful views of the Mississippi River. We stayed one night on our way to Minnesota. The sites are mostly sunny. The park streets are gravel with gravel sites. The park is quiet except for the occasional train from the nearby tracks. Great value for $21. Electric and water hookups. Marina and boathouse next door.
Stayed in campsite #35 which has no shade. It was a gravel site which shares a pull-through with site 36. There was more than enough parking for my TT and truck and grass on either side. The site included: picnic table and fire ring. Utilities were located in the rear. 20A/50A electric and water. Site was level. Neighbors were nearby.
AT&T had 2 bars of LTE and Verizon 2 bars of LTE service. AT&T Speedtest: 47 Mbps down, 1.3 Mbps up. Verizon data VERY SLOW. No WiFi.
Would stay here again. We camped at Mud Lake Park in a Travel Trailer.
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.
RangerThis is a RV campground, with both seasonal and weekend sites. Coin laundry and shower room with 4 showers. They have nice level site in a grassy and sandy area, with enough tree coverage for shade but not so much you’re freaking out parking your camper. Big rig friendly. Decent wi-fi and plenty of space on your site. Dog friendly. They have a big playground for kids, and activities. For us, this was a great place for us to easily set up our camper and use it as a base camp for hiking at Governor Dodge, visiting House in the Rock, and tubing on the Pine River. The staff here was super helpful and friendly, and the seasonal campers were all nice and chatty. We have camped at another RV campground in Spring Green that has a party vibe, and this was a more relaxed atmosphere. We will definitely come here again!!
GuideBeautiful setting nice wide pull throughs. Very friendly and helpful. Good place for overnight or extended stay.
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!
LegendThis camp South of Lacrosse Wisconsin is a great family or road tripping camp. Goose Island has very friendly staff and a nice little camp supply store at the entrance where you can also purchase firewood in two sizes of tubes. You’ll need a way to haul the wood to your site. We tent camp so we choose nonpowered sites away from the RV’s. The website refers to the camp as being on the backwater of the Misssippi. What ever it is, it is beautiful and right on the water. Bring the bug spray for the evening becasue the mosquitoes do come out in force. The camp facilities are clean and convenient. There is a small children’s playground and a small swimming area also. The camp was relatively busy in the powered RV area but clean and quite thoughout. It looked like there were some long term RV campers by the looks of their set up. You won’t regret staying at Goose Island.
Campers visiting the Marquette, Iowa region have access to numerous campgrounds situated along the Mississippi River and Turkey River watersheds. The northeast Iowa terrain features limestone bluffs, hardwood forests, and river valleys with elevations ranging from 600 to 1,100 feet. Winter camping is limited, with most campgrounds operating from April through October due to below-freezing temperatures from November through March.
Fishing access points: Yellow River State Forest offers dedicated trout streams with regular stocking schedules. "Came to learn more about Tenkara fly fishing. Had a ball... Easy access to water," notes a visitor to Big Paint Campground.
Hiking trails: Backbone State Park maintains multiple trail networks ranging from easy to moderately difficult. "We loved waking up in the morning and going for a walk along the many trails, seeing deer on the trail, and the lake," reports one Six Pines camper.
Water recreation: Several campgrounds provide river access for tubing, canoeing, and swimming during summer months. "Some weekly activities include canoeing, tubing down the Turkey River, swimming, fishing and paddle boats in the Lake," reports a visitor to Skip-A-Way Resort.
Secluded woodland sites: Homestead Campground at Wyalusing offers tree-covered camping away from crowds. "This campground's sites are mostly among trees, and have a fair amount of privacy (forest understory growth) between sites. Some are further from the road, and very few are right on the road with no screening," explains a camper at Wyalusing State Park.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept bathroom facilities. "This is one of the nicest public bathrooms I've ever been in. Not just in a state park, ever. It was built in 2019 and has been treated well by visitors and well maintained by the park and campground hosts," notes another Wyalusing visitor.
Trout fishing: Bloody Run County Park provides direct access to stocked trout waters. "Caught plenty of German brown trout and cooked over the fire pits at the site (grate included)," explains a Bloody Run camper, noting the fishing opportunities directly from campsites.
Train noise: Railroad tracks run through or near several campgrounds. "The only weird thing is it's along the Canadian pacific railroad so a train comes through at 10pm and 3am every night almost," warns a Bloody Run County Park visitor.
Seasonal fluctuations: Most RV parks near Marquette close during winter. "Open from April 15 thru Oct 15," notes a camper about Skip-A-Way Resort's operating season.
Variable cell service: Connectivity can be inconsistent in the river valleys. "I had no phone service," reports a Big Paint Campground visitor, while others note spotty coverage throughout the region.
Campground policies: Some RV parks have strict rules that campers should know beforehand. "Extremely strict rules. Stayed twice and not impressed either time," reports a camper at Lakeshore RV Resort, highlighting the importance of checking regulations before booking.
Dedicated children's activities: Some campgrounds offer specific family-friendly amenities. "They have a beach for swimming. Boats for renting... They have mini golf... They have river rafting, a playground for little kids, and a mini horse for petting. Lots of things for kids to do!" notes a visitor to Skip-A-Way Resort.
Educational opportunities: Several campgrounds provide nature programs. "The nature program was great for our son who was 2 at the time," shares a Six Pines Campground visitor about Backbone State Park's offerings.
Campsite selection: For families, certain sites offer better amenities. "The sites are very spacious and easy getting into for RV's/campers," mentions a visitor to Rustic Barn Campground, noting the convenience for family setups.
Level site availability: Many RV parks in the region offer well-maintained, level spots. "All had gravel driveways and looked level. Decent separation between sites although they are close together, as would be expected in an RV park," reports a visitor to Rustic Barn Campground.
Hookup variations: RV parks near Marquette offer different utility connections. "58 sites with various amenities. Some are long pull-throughs, some are back-in, some have 30 amp with or without a patio, and some have 50-amp electric with or without a patio," explains another Rustic Barn camper.
Self-contained units: Some campgrounds lack full RV amenities. "No water, electric, or dump station, so very much like a parking lot overnight from that perspective," notes a winter visitor to Big Paint Campground, making it better for self-contained RVs.
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