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Pikes Peak


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Bethany

October 30, 2025

As full time rvers, we know good & bad campgrounds ans parks. This isn't just a huge state park, its just about right. The sites were large enough to fit my jeep, our 4 door truck with 8 foot bed, and our grand design momentum 380th (triple axel) and we stayed in site 15. There are pit toilets right behind out site we didnt need but were available. The bath house and flushing toilet restrooms were already closed for the season and signs said they closed october 19th. There are a hand full of walking trails that we took with our dog. The park is pet friendly but no dog park. Some site were pretty level and some were not at all. We did not come during peak season so we picked our spot upon arrival as everyone pays online with a qr code available at the front to make it simple. Come in tax and all at $25, pretty amazing price for power hookups. Some sites have power, some have power & water. Our site 15 had power and a water pipe across the road if needed. There is a dump site at the campground, as well. Great park at a great price with beautiful views!

Carla Parr

October 17, 2025

Always love camping here, great scenes, trails and campground. The campground has really been upgraded, lots more concrete not sure how I feel about that yet, but the campground is very nice and the shower rooms are good. The trails and scenes are always good. They did remove the children's playground up by the camp store, not sure why they did that, but overall very good experience.

REM Properties

September 08, 2025

Absolutely stunning! This park has one of the most unique and beautiful views in Iowa. The trail system is well organized and easy to navigate. Bridal Veil falls is easy to get to and super pretty! The campsite #20 was nice in that it backed up to the woods, has electric, shade, fire pit and picnic table. Water nearby and an outhouse. The Camp Host was extremely helpful. We are new RVers with an older motor home that wouldn’t start and we couldn’t figure it out. He came to give us a jump and ended up finding a battery connection issue that he cleaned up enough to get us rolling, so we could head home. Wish we could have stayed long and we will be back!

Amy Luellen

August 21, 2025

Beautiful views! I only had time for the scenic overlook near the parking lot and the short trail to the waterfall. I would absolutely visit again if I'm in the area! The overlook was stroller friendly/dog friendly/ and wheelchair friendly! The trail to the waterfall has many steps. Not suitable for those with difficulty walking. There were many picnic areas and a large parking area. Clean but older plumbed bathroom near concession stand. Would recommend!

shawn kowalsky

July 03, 2025

Nice and spacious campground. Great roads through the campground but some sites need a bit of leveling. We were in pull through site 32 and it was very easy in/out and level for a larger RV. The hiking and biking trails were well kept. We were able to bike all the way to town and back about 5 miles each way. We do have fat tire e-bikes and there were just a couple slow spots for this older lady! Was a fun ride and not too strenuous with a little assist. Views of Mississippi were beautiful.

Chanelle S

April 22, 2025

Beautiful look outs and great walking paths -- loved the clean wooden walkways and staircases through the forests. Saw a bunch of eagles, too!

Cassie McAtee

April 21, 2025

This is one of the prettiest parks I've been to. Being able to see Wisconsin was breathtaking! Saw a couple bald eagles. My only complaint was the bathrooms were closed and we had 3 kids with us that needed it really bad.

James Burns

April 21, 2025

The park is absolutely amazing. Plenty of trails to check out. The overlook areas are incredible. You get a great view of the Mississippi River. We even got to see two Eagles flying right in front of the overlook areas. It was truly an amazing experience and day. We will definitely come back again when the park starts to green up.

David

April 20, 2025

The views here are absolutely breath taking. If you are in the area , you have to come. Nature in all its splendid beauty with amazing boardwalk down to some falls definitely worth the hike. There's a crow's nest with a breathtaking view of the mississippi river. Eagles fly Out over the river and fish. Squirrels play. The air is pure. It was an amazing experience❤️💯💪

Matthew Brownfield

March 23, 2025

Great campground and overlook with trails. Views are amazing from both upper and lower overlook area. Be sure to pop into the towns surrounding as well. They are amazing and quaint. Lovely reminders of a Time not forgotten.