Pikes Peak State Park
The campground is open for the 2026 season. Reservations are accepted March 1 through November; the campground is closed December through February. All sites require a reservation through the Iowa DNR's ReserveAmerica system. Check-in is 4:00 p.m., check-out is 3:00 p.m.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 12:56PM CDT until September 21 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Clayton County in northeastern Iowa along the Volga River... * WHEN...Until midnight CDT Tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding along the Volga River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1253 PM CDT, flooding continues on the Volga River in southwestern Clayton County. The river has crested and is starting to fall, and is expected to fall below flood stage later tonight. Gauge reports indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Volga, Highway 13 And County C 24, Osborne, Mederville, Communia and Littleport. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 8:57AM CDT until September 21 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Turkey River at Spillville affecting Winneshiek County. Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey River at Garber. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 21.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM CDT Sunday was 22.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 8.0 feet Sunday, September 27. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.7 feet on 03/19/1948. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Pikes Peak State Park campground occupies one of Iowa's most dramatic locations, perched 500 feet above the Mississippi River in Clayton County. The park is named for explorer Zebulon Pike who noted the bluff during his 1805 expedition. The campground offers both full hookup and standard electric sites, making it suitable for RVs and tent campers alike. Every campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring. The campground features modern restrooms with flush toilets and showers, as well as a trailer dump station. Several sites are ADA accessible, including sites 5, 26, 40 (standard electric) and site 39 (full hookup). The shower building is also accessible. Beyond camping, the park offers hiking trails leading to overlooks with sweeping views of the river valley, including the famous Point Ann overlook. The park also features Native American effigy mounds and diverse forest habitats.
Directions
Located at 32264 Pikes Peak Rd, McGregor, IA 52157. The park is approximately 3 miles southeast of McGregor via County Road X56 and Pikes Peak Road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $38 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 55ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Pikes_Peak@dnr.iowa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (563) 873-2341 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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