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Sandpiper Recreation Area
Sandpiper Recreation Area is a day-use facility within the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project along the Des Moines River Valley. It offers diverse recreational activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting. The area spans ov...
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area is a day-use facility within the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project along the Des Moines River Valley. It offers diverse recreational activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting. The area spans...
Acorn Valley
Acorn Valley Campground is situated within the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project along the Des Moines River Valley. The area offers diverse recreational activities such as camping, bicycling, boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting.
Waterloo / Lost Island KOA Resort
Cutty's Des Moines Camping Club
Deerwood Park Campground
From $20/night
Beyonder Getaway at Lazy Acres RV Park
Red Barn Drive
Sandy Beach Camp
Sandy Beach Campground is situated on the northern shores of Coralville Lake, which primarily serves flood control and low flow enhancement. It offers a variety of recreational activities, including boating, camping, hiking, and fishing. The area ...
Singing Mesa Ranch
From $15/night
Crazy Acres
From $25/night
Sugar Bottom Campground
The Sugar Bottom Campground is located on the shores of Coralville Lake. The Coralville Lake Project is a multipule use project providing primary benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, and secondary benefits in recreation, fish and w...
From $14/night
Sugar Bottom Day Use Area
Sugar Bottom Day Use Area is a recreational facility on the shore of Coralville Lake, which offers flood control and wildlife management benefits. Visitors can enjoy various activities such as boating, camping, hiking, fishing, swimming, and picni...
Timberline Campground
Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake)
Prairie Ridge Park is located 6 miles, SW of the Jct of Iowa Highway 5 and J18 at Moravia. Awesome Sunsets- No Extra Charge! Rathbun's off-the-beaten path park offers unique opportunities for lover's of the outdoors. Nestled between Buck Creek a...
From $25/night
Linder Point Campground
Linder Point Campground is situated in the Dam Complex of the Coralville Lake Project, which primarily focuses on flood control and low flow augmentation. The project also offers recreational activities such as boating, camping, hiking, and fishin...
Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake)
Buck Creek Campground is situated on Rathbun Lake, 9 miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa. It offers a scenic setting for activities like camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. The campground provides a great spot for outdoor recreat...
West Overlook Campground
The West Overlook Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, and secondary benefits in r...
From $24/night
Cottonwood Campground (IA)
COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND IS CLOSED FOR THE 2025 RECREATION SEASONThe Cottonwood Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary benefits in flood con...
From $14/night
Tailwater West Day Use Area
Tailwater West Day Use Area is a recreational facility by the Coralville Lake Dam, offering various activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking. The area supports flood control, low flow management, and wildlife management. Visitors ...
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Sandpiper Recreation Area
Sandpiper Recreation Area is a day-use facility within the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project along the Des Moines River Valley. It offers diverse recreational activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting. The area spans ov...
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area is a day-use facility within the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project along the Des Moines River Valley. It offers diverse recreational activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting. The area spans...
Acorn Valley
Acorn Valley Campground is situated within the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project along the Des Moines River Valley. The area offers diverse recreational activities such as camping, bicycling, boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting.
Waterloo / Lost Island KOA Resort
Cutty's Des Moines Camping Club
Deerwood Park Campground
From $20/night
Beyonder Getaway at Lazy Acres RV Park
Red Barn Drive
Sandy Beach Camp
Sandy Beach Campground is situated on the northern shores of Coralville Lake, which primarily serves flood control and low flow enhancement. It offers a variety of recreational activities, including boating, camping, hiking, and fishing. The area ...
Singing Mesa Ranch
From $15/night
Crazy Acres
From $25/night
Sugar Bottom Campground
The Sugar Bottom Campground is located on the shores of Coralville Lake. The Coralville Lake Project is a multipule use project providing primary benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, and secondary benefits in recreation, fish and w...
From $14/night
Sugar Bottom Day Use Area
Sugar Bottom Day Use Area is a recreational facility on the shore of Coralville Lake, which offers flood control and wildlife management benefits. Visitors can enjoy various activities such as boating, camping, hiking, fishing, swimming, and picni...
Timberline Campground
Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake)
Prairie Ridge Park is located 6 miles, SW of the Jct of Iowa Highway 5 and J18 at Moravia. Awesome Sunsets- No Extra Charge! Rathbun's off-the-beaten path park offers unique opportunities for lover's of the outdoors. Nestled between Buck Creek a...
From $25/night
Linder Point Campground
Linder Point Campground is situated in the Dam Complex of the Coralville Lake Project, which primarily focuses on flood control and low flow augmentation. The project also offers recreational activities such as boating, camping, hiking, and fishin...
Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake)
Buck Creek Campground is situated on Rathbun Lake, 9 miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa. It offers a scenic setting for activities like camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. The campground provides a great spot for outdoor recreat...
West Overlook Campground
The West Overlook Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, and secondary benefits in r...
From $24/night
Cottonwood Campground (IA)
COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND IS CLOSED FOR THE 2025 RECREATION SEASONThe Cottonwood Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary benefits in flood con...
From $14/night
Tailwater West Day Use Area
Tailwater West Day Use Area is a recreational facility by the Coralville Lake Dam, offering various activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking. The area supports flood control, low flow management, and wildlife management. Visitors ...
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Grinnell has 51 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Timberline Campground is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Grinnell vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Grinnell welcome pets. Linder Point Campground is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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