Trout fishing enthusiasts will find access to multiple streams near this county-managed campground in Decorah. Pulpit Rock Campground splits into two sections, with the north area generally preferred by visitors according to recent feedback. Sites include electric hookups, and the facility provides showers, restrooms, and a compact dump station that requires some maneuvering.
The campground sits close enough to a highway that some sites experience road noise, particularly site 48. Water access remains limited to central locations rather than individual sites. Reservations are recommended due to popularity, especially during fall months when the surrounding bluffs display seasonal color changes. Cedar Springs, Decorah offers an alternative 2.6 miles north for those wanting a different setting.
Description
A map of Pulpit Rock Campground is available online or in the registration booth at the campground. Pulpit Rock Campground has two sides. The Pulpit Rock side includes sites 1-170 and the Twin Springs Side includes sites 200-242. The two sides are connected by a walking bridge. 37 tent sites (tent sites #22 through #34 are electric) 56 back-in sites (electric only) 19 pull-though sites (electric only) Electrical hook-ups (30 and 50 amp) Water hydrants located throughout the campground to fill camper Dump stations Restrooms, shower facilities, and picnic shelter Ice and wood sales Playground equipment, basketball hoop, volleyball net Wi-Fi Canoe landing, Twin Springs Trout Stream, easy access to Trout Run Trail
Reservation Info
Holiday rule - 3 night stay required
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Location
Public CampgroundPulpit Rock Campground is located in Iowa
Coordinates
43.29985555099269 N
91.80988597151472 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 5 min from La Crosse, WI
- 1 hr 11 min from Rochester, MN
- 1 hr 20 min from Waterloo, IA
- 1 hr 51 min from Dubuque, IA
