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Camp Glen Wendel Primitive Backcountry — Yellow River State Forest

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Yellow River State Forest

Yellow River State Forest is a perfect place to explore some of Iowa's best hiking trails. Located in northeast Iowa in Allamakee County, the forest is part of the "driftless area" that escaped the glaciers during the most recent ice age. The forest consists of 8,900 acres of hardwood and…

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James M.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 29, 2022

Primative backpack site in State Forest

Camp Glen Wendel is about 1 mile in from self camp registration at HQ. Sites have fire rings and benches, some more spacious than others. This Camp has wonderful stands of coniferous trees. The 2nd site in has a small pond at Camp side. Potable water is at HQ near registration kiosk.

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  • Review photo of Camp Glen Wendel Primitive Backcountry — Yellow River State Forest by James M., July 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Camp Glen Wendel Primitive Backcountry — Yellow River State Forest by James M., July 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Camp Glen Wendel Primitive Backcountry — Yellow River State Forest by James M., July 29, 2022
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Kevin C.
Reviewed Mar. 6, 2021

Great backpacking loop

I've done this loop several times, and have never been disappointed. Lots of quiet, and many more great views on the upper trails. There are some thin trails down steeper hillsides, so make sure to take it slower if the ground is muddy.

Christopher S.
Reviewed Jul. 9, 2020

Backpacker's Training Ground

My friend and I were eager to test out some new backpacking gear for the first time in advance of a larger trip this summer.

We have stayed several times at the Big Paint Campground which is a wonderful drive-up campground that seems to have mostly tent campers. Only two sites at that campground…

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  • Review photo of Camp Glen Wendel Primitive Backcountry — Yellow River State Forest by Christopher S., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Camp Glen Wendel Primitive Backcountry — Yellow River State Forest by Christopher S., July 9, 2020
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Camp Glen Wendel Primitive Backcountry — Yellow River State Forest is located in Iowa

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43.16566159980247 N
91.259792376559 W

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