The Best Camping in Iowa

From the Maquoketa Caves State Park office, near the parking area, hike north for access to 8 of the 16 caves in the park. These caves include Wide Mouth Cave, Dug Out Cave, Twin Arch Cave, Hernando's Hideaway, Up-N-Down Cave, Widow Cave, Match Cave, and Upper Dancehall Cave. Other attractions in...

Paint Creek Unit Loop is a 11 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Waterville, Iowa.

This park is part of the Des Moines river valley that cuts through most of the area. It's a hot spot for cooling off in the summer given the two rivers and also a great place for hiking. During the spring, fall and winter, the road down into the valley is closed. In the summer, it is open for ...

Preparation Canyon State Park Loop is a 5.2 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Onawa, Iowa.

Black Hawk Lake Loop is a 6.6 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Lake View, Iowa.

Weeping Rock and Hickory Ridge Loop Trail is a 3.9 mile loop hike that takes you by a waterfall located near McGregor, Iowa.

Bridal Veil Trail is a 0.9 mile out and back hike that takes you by a waterfall located near McGregor, Iowa.

North Bear Creek is a 7.4 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Decorah, Iowa.

Ledges Table Rock Trail and Inspiration Point is a 1.2 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Boone, Iowa.

Yellow River Paint Creek Loop Trail is a 6.8 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Harpers Ferry, Iowa.

Lake Macbride Nature Recreation Area is a 2.4 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near North Liberty, Iowa. Lake Macbride loop only has 144 feet of elevation making it suitable for any age and skill level. There are beautiful meadows of wildflowers that can be viewed f...

Squire Shore, Weasel Run, Mushroom Forest Trail is a 5 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near North Liberty, Iowa.

West Lake and East Lake Trail Loop is a 6.3 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Dundee, Iowa.

Lake Anita Loop is a 4.5 mile loop hike that is rated as moderate located near Anita, Iowa.

Lake Darling Loop is a 11.2 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Brighton, Iowa.

Little Dipper Trail is a 1.9 mile loop hike that takes you past wildlife located near Coon Rapids, Iowa.