Facilities

Arrowhead RV Camping

Arrowhead Park
Neola, Iowa
Starting at $20.00

Are you looking for a naturally distinct camping getaway with some of the comforts of home? If so, Arrowhead is the perfect spot for you! Arrowhead Park offers four camping areas with a total of 54 electrical sites (30 and 50 amp sites are available).

Arrowhead Tent Camping

Arrowhead Park
Neola, Iowa
Starting at $10.00

Arrowhead Park offers a naturally unique experience with tent camping offered throughout the park. *Tent sites in campgrounds 2 and 4 have access to power.

Botna Bend RV Camping

Botna Bend Park
Hancock, Iowa
Starting at $20.00

Enjoy quiet small-town camping at Botna Bend Park. Choose from 3 different RV camping areas.

South Campground offers grass sites with 13, 30 amp and 3, 50 amp sites, an open-air picnic shelter, several public use water hydrants, and a vault restroom. This camping area has a great view of the West Nishnabotna River and is near the West Nishnabotna River Water Trail Access.

Middle Campground offers concrete pad sites with 14, 30 amp sites and 11, 50 amp sites, picnic table and fire pit at each site, several public use water hydrants, shower and restroom facilities, and free WIFI. This campground is located near the sand volleyball pit, playground, Olsen Lodge, animal exhibits, archery range entrance, and trails.

North Campground offers grass sites, 15, 30 amp sites, modern restrooms, and public use water hydrant. The campground is near the basketball court, open-air picnic shelter, Kids’ cabin, and play area.

Botna Bend Tent Camping

Botna Bend Park
Hancock, Iowa
Starting at $10.00

Enjoy quiet tent camping in spacious sites throughout the park. Botna Bend Park offers 4 sites near the Middle Campground and 4 sites near the North Campground. All tent sites have a picnic table, fire pit, and charcoal grill. All tent sites are within walking distance of water hydrants and restroom facilities.

Hitchcock Backcountry Campsite #1- Hohneke Pond

Hitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa
Starting at $10.00

For those seeking an adventure and a truly unique camping experience, Hitchcock also offers seven primitive backcountry campsites located deep within the park. We ask that backcountry campers camp with integrity & enjoy the outdoors responsibly by employing Leave No Trace ethics and principles.

About Backcountry Campsite #1 - Hohneke Pond:

• Single tent camping pad and fire ring
• Moderate terrain hike, approximately 1-mile from the main parking area near the Loess Hills Lodge
• Classic oak savanna setting and located adjacent to Hohneke Pond
• Slightly offset from main trail for privacy

About Backcountry Camping:

• Backcountry campsites are primitive and do not include access to modern amenities including drinking water or restrooms.
• Campers are responsible for physically carrying in and carrying out their own supplies including drinking water.
• Campers are responsible for the disposal of all human waste. Please bury human waste away from the established campsite and no less than 200 yards from water.
• ALL TRASH MUST BE CARRIED OUT WHEN YOU VACATE THE CAMPSITE. Thank you!

Hitchcock Backcountry Campsite #2 Fox Run Ridge

Hitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa
Starting at $10.00

For those seeking an adventure and a truly unique camping experience, Hitchcock also offers seven primitive backcountry campsites located deep within the park. We ask that backcountry campers camp with integrity & enjoy the outdoors responsibly by employing Leave No Trace ethics and principles.

About Backcountry Campsite #2 - Fox Run Ridge:

• Single tent camping pad and fire ring
• Easy terrain hike, less than 1 mile from the main parking area near the Loess Hills Lodge
• Classic oak savanna setting with nearby views of the Missouri River Valley
• Directly off of the main trail with minimal privacy

About Backcountry Camping:

• Backcountry campsites are primitive and do not include access to modern amenities including drinking water or restrooms.
• Campers are responsible for physically carrying in and carrying out their own supplies including drinking water.
• Campers are responsible for the disposal of all human waste. Please bury human waste away from the established campsite and no less than 200 yards from water.
• ALL TRASH MUST BE CARRIED OUT WHEN YOU VACATE THE CAMPSITE. Thank you!

Hitchcock Backcountry Campsite #3 Cottonwood

Hitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa
Starting at $10.00

For those seeking an adventure and a truly unique camping experience, Hitchcock also offers seven primitive backcountry campsites located deep within the park. We ask that backcountry campers camp with integrity & enjoy the outdoors responsibly by employing Leave No Trace ethics and principles.

About Backcountry Campsite #3 - Cottonwood:

• Single tent camping pad and fire ring
• Challenging terrain hike, approximately 1.4 miles from the main parking area near the Loess Hills Lodge
• Westernmost ridge of the park with expansive views of the Missouri River Valley
• Offset from the main trail for privacy

About Backcountry Camping:

• Backcountry campsites are primitive and do not include access to modern amenities including drinking water or restrooms.
• Campers are responsible for physically carrying in and carrying out their own supplies including drinking water.
• Campers are responsible for the disposal of all human waste. Please bury human waste away from the established campsite and no less than 200 yards from water.
• ALL TRASH MUST BE CARRIED OUT WHEN YOU VACATE THE CAMPSITE. Thank you!

Hitchcock Backcountry Campsite #4 High Point

Hitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa
Starting at $10.00

For those seeking an adventure and a truly unique camping experience, Hitchcock also offers seven primitive backcountry campsites located deep within the park. We ask that backcountry campers camp with integrity & enjoy the outdoors responsibly by employing Leave No Trace ethics and principles.

About Backcountry Campsite #4 - High Point:

• Single tent campsite with camping pad and fire ring
• Challenging terrain hike, located approximately 1.6 miles from the main parking lot at the Loess Hills Lodge
• Westernmost ridge overlooking the Missouri River Valley with the most expansive views in the park
• Adjacent to the main trail

About Backcountry Camping:

• Backcountry campsites are primitive and do not include access to modern amenities including drinking water or restrooms.
• Campers are responsible for physically carrying in and carrying out their own supplies including drinking water.
• Campers are responsible for the disposal of all human waste. Please bury human waste away from the established campsite and no less than 200 yards from water.
• ALL TRASH MUST BE CARRIED OUT WHEN YOU VACATE THE CAMPSITE. Thank you!

Hitchcock Backcountry Campsite #5 Badger Ridge

Hitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa
Starting at $10.00

For those seeking an adventure and a truly unique camping experience, Hitchcock also offers seven primitive backcountry campsites located deep within the park. We ask that backcountry campers camp with integrity & enjoy the outdoors responsibly by employing Leave No Trace ethics and principles.

About Backcountry Campsite #5 - Badger Ridge:

• Two-tent campsite with larger camping pads and fire ring
• Moderate terrain hike, located approximately 0.75 miles from the main parking lot at the Loess Hills Lodge
• On the border between expansive remnant prairie and Loess Hills woodlands
• Adjacent to the main trail

About Backcountry Camping:

• Backcountry campsites are primitive and do not include access to modern amenities including drinking water or restrooms.
• Campers are responsible for physically carrying in and carrying out their own supplies including drinking water.
• Campers are responsible for the disposal of all human waste. Please bury human waste away from the established campsite and no less than 200 yards from water.
• ALL TRASH MUST BE CARRIED OUT WHEN YOU VACATE THE CAMPSITE. Thank you!

Hitchcock Backcountry Campsite #6 Shea Way

Hitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa
Starting at $10.00

For those seeking an adventure and a truly unique camping experience, Hitchcock also offers seven primitive backcountry campsites located deep within the park. We ask that backcountry campers camp with integrity & enjoy the outdoors responsibly by employing Leave No Trace ethics and principles.

About Backcountry Campsite #6: Shea Way

• Four-tent & three-hammock campsite with single camping pads, central anchor hammock post, fire ring, & adjacent covered shelter
• Moderate terrain hike, located approximately 0.5-mile from the main parking lot at the Loess Hills Lodge
• Loess Hills woodlands setting
• Adjacent to the main trail

About Backcountry Camping:

• Backcountry campsites are primitive and do not include access to modern amenities including drinking water or restrooms.
• Campers are responsible for physically carrying in and carrying out their own supplies including drinking water.
• Campers are responsible for the disposal of all human waste. Please bury human waste away from the established campsite and no less than 200 yards from water.
• ALL TRASH MUST BE CARRIED OUT WHEN YOU VACATE THE CAMPSITE. Thank you!

Hitchcock Backcountry Campsite #7 Heritage

Hitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa
Starting at $10.00

For those seeking an adventure and a truly unique camping experience, Hitchcock also offers seven primitive backcountry campsites located deep within the park. We ask that backcountry campers camp with integrity & enjoy the outdoors responsibly by employing Leave No Trace ethics and principles.

About Backcountry Campsite #7 - Heritage:

• Three-hammock campsite with central anchor hammock post and fire ring; a single tent is welcome but there is no camping pad available at this location
• Moderate terrain hike, located approximately 0.65 miles from the main parking lot at the Loess Hills Lodge
• Loess Hills woodlands setting
• Adjacent to the main trail

About Backcountry Camping:

• Backcountry campsites are primitive and do not include access to modern amenities including drinking water or restrooms.
• Campers are responsible for physically carrying in and carrying out their own supplies including drinking water.
• Campers are responsible for the disposal of all human waste. Please bury human waste away from the established campsite and no less than 200 yards from water.
• ALL TRASH MUST BE CARRIED OUT WHEN YOU VACATE THE CAMPSITE. Thank you!

Hitchcock Modern Group Tent Campsite

Hitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa
Starting at $50.00

For those seeking an adventure and a truly unique camping experience, Hitchcock also offers seven primitive backcountry campsites located deep within the park. We ask that backcountry campers camp with integrity & enjoy the outdoors responsibly by employing Leave No Trace ethics and principles.

About Modern Group Tent Campsite:

• Easy terrain access with nearby parking, located just below the RV campground.
• Loess Hills woodland setting
• Adjacent paved roadway
• Easy trail access to Oak Avenue

About Backcountry Camping:

• Backcountry campsites are primitive and do not include access to modern amenities including drinking water or restrooms.
• Campers are responsible for physically carrying in and carrying out their own supplies including drinking water.
• Campers are responsible for the disposal of all human waste. Please bury human waste away from the established campsite and no less than 200 yards from water.
• ALL TRASH MUST BE CARRIED OUT WHEN YOU VACATE THE CAMPSITE. Thank you!

Hitchcock Nature Center Modern Tent Camping

Hitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa
Starting at $10.00

For those seeking a modern group camping experience friendly to campers of all ages and abilities, Hitchcock Nature Center also offers a multi-tent group campsite located near our RV campground and camping cabins. While camping in the group site, we ask that campers camp with integrity & enjoy the outdoors responsibly by employing Leave No Trace ethics and principles where appropriate

• Easy terrain access with nearby parking, located just below the RV campground.
• Loess Hills woodland setting
• Adjacent paved roadway

Hitchcock Nature Center RV Campground

Hitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa
Starting at $25.00

Hitchcock Nature Center now has the perfect overnight facilities for modern-day nature lovers. The modern campground features 18 spacious RV sites with 50 amp electric service & water hookups. A shower house with flush toilets, satellite restrooms, water hydrants, and a dump station are also located in the campground area.  Each RV site is outfitted with a picnic table and fire ring.