About Cottonwood Campground (IA)
Number of accommodations: 11
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Potable Water
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (30)
Review Summary
Elissa C
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: C09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
Cottonwood is a beautiful and serene campground. The bathrooms are kept very clean. I have camp here for well over 20 years and it's my favorite tent campground around. Just make sure you stow your food properly (wedge coolers under picnic tables at night, put all dry foods in totes in the center of your tent or in your vehicle at night). The racoons are very good at scavenging.
Elissa C
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: C09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
Cottonwood is a beautiful and serene campground. The bathrooms are kept very clean. I have camp here for well over 20 years and it's my favorite tent campground around. Just make sure you stow your food properly (wedge coolers under picnic tables at night, put all dry foods in totes in the center of your tent or in your vehicle at night). The racoons are very good at scavenging.
John G
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: C06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
Great connection with nature. Try to catch a slow mo video when trees let go of the cottonwood seeds it’s awesome!!
John G
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: C06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
Great connection with nature. Try to catch a slow mo video when trees let go of the cottonwood seeds it’s awesome!!
Alison A
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: C04, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
Beautiful spot. Clean restrooms with warm showers. Unfortunately, not all camper respected quiet hours.
Alison A
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: C04, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
Beautiful spot. Clean restrooms with warm showers. Unfortunately, not all camper respected quiet hours.
Shari D
VerifiedOctober 9, 2021 • Stayed at: C10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
The bathrooms are maintained and clean. The showers are hot and in good condition. The is light near the restroom area and the remainder of the camping is very dark.
Shari D
VerifiedOctober 9, 2021 • Stayed at: C10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
The bathrooms are maintained and clean. The showers are hot and in good condition. The is light near the restroom area and the remainder of the camping is very dark.
Dan K
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2021 • Stayed at: C08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
Great location, but the quiet hours are not enforced. They let people drink and play loud music until midnight.
Dan K
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2021 • Stayed at: C08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
Great location, but the quiet hours are not enforced. They let people drink and play loud music until midnight.
Location Cottonwood Campground (IA)
Address:
4089 Prairie Du Chien Rd Ne
Iowa City, IA, 52240
United States
From Interstate 80 (Iowa City, Iowa), take Exit 244 towards Dubuque St./North Liberty. Travel north on Dubuque St. for 3 miles and turn right onto West Overlook Rd. NE. Travel on West Overlook Rd. NE for 1.1 miles. At the second stop sign, turn right onto Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE. Travel east on Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE for 0.1 miles. The entrance to the Cottonwood Campground will be located on the right side of the road.
From Interstate 380 (North Liberty, Iowa), take Exit 4 towards North Liberty. Travel east on W. Penn St. for 2 miles and turn right onto N. Dubuque St. Travel south on N. Dubuque St. for 1.9 miles, at the traffic circle, continue straight onto Dubuque St. NE. Continue traveling south on Dubuque St. NE for 1.9 miles. Turn left onto West Overlook Rd. NE. Travel on West Overlook Rd. NE for 1.1 miles. At the second stop sign, turn right onto Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE. Travel east on Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE for 0.1 miles. The entrance to the Cottonwood Campground will be located on the right side of the road.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.7229 / -91.5347
Elevation: 220 feet
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Last updated: May 20, 2026
