Colwell County Park Camping
Campground
Colwell
Primitive & Backcountry Camping in Iowa
16 primitive campgrounds in Iowa. Reported as backcountry or primitive. Browse by city, check amenities, and get directions.
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Chimney Rock Campground
Campground
Cresco
Free
Buzzard Ridge Campground
Campground
Maquoketa
Joinerville Park
Campground
123rd Avenye, Maquoketa
Bloody Run Campground
Campground
29857 128th St., Marquette
Pinicon Alders Wildlife Area
Campground
McIntire
Camp Terry Hennesy
Campground
Monona
Free
Saulsbury Bridge RA - Primitive
Campground
Muscatine
Haus County Park
Campground
North Washgotn
Free
Ocheyedan Pits Rec Area
Campground
Ocheyedan
Center Lake -DNR
Campground
Okoboji
Boies Bend County Area
Campground
Quasqueton
Grover's Marsh WMA
Campground
Spirit Lake
Joy Springs County Park
Campground
Strawberry Point
Echo Valley Park
Campground
West Union
Ingham Lake WMA
Campground
Wllingford
About primitive & backcountry camping in Iowa
Primitive sites have no hookups and often no water, just a cleared spot, a fire ring, and quiet. They are the closest thing to dispersed camping with a designated site, and they suit small rigs, vans, and tents best.
See every listing in the state on the Iowa RV parks page, or browse primitive campgrounds across the whole country.