About Cottonwood Campground (IA)
Number of accommodations: 11
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (30)
Review Summary
Jessica M
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
Best campsite in Iowa. Beautiful tree cover, mostly flat sites. The bathrooms were clean, with good flush toilets, warm water, and air dryers. There were showers but we didn't use them.
I like that the walk in, non electric sites means tents only!
All sites had picnic tables and fire rings.
We had a fabulous time.
Jessica M
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
Best campsite in Iowa. Beautiful tree cover, mostly flat sites. The bathrooms were clean, with good flush toilets, warm water, and air dryers. There were showers but we didn't use them.
I like that the walk in, non electric sites means tents only!
All sites had picnic tables and fire rings.
We had a fabulous time.
Tanner V
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
The campground was well kept and had nice bathrooms. I will be camping here again for sure.
Tanner V
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
The campground was well kept and had nice bathrooms. I will be camping here again for sure.
Todd w
August 21, 2021
Great campground. Clean facilities, and friendly staff.
Todd w
August 21, 2021
Great campground. Clean facilities, and friendly staff.
Ashley C
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 • Stayed at: C01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
Loved how convenient the bathrooms were and the beach is fairly close!
Ashley C
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 • Stayed at: C01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
Loved how convenient the bathrooms were and the beach is fairly close!
Barbara M
September 11, 2020
Camped at site 15, nice large wooded site. Nicely shaded. We had for the most part a very enjoyable time. Didn't realize when we booked it that it was 1/8 of a mile uphill from the parking. Also there are houses within view through the woods from the campsite and there were what sounded like teenagers at the houses that were a times very loud.
Barbara M
September 11, 2020
Camped at site 15, nice large wooded site. Nicely shaded. We had for the most part a very enjoyable time. Didn't realize when we booked it that it was 1/8 of a mile uphill from the parking. Also there are houses within view through the woods from the campsite and there were what sounded like teenagers at the houses that were a times very loud.
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
