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Harpers Ferry

Yellow River State Forest - Little Paint Campground

Harpers Ferry, IA
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686ft
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What others are saying about this campground
Yellow River State Forest - Little Paint Campground is a primitive camping site that offers fire rings with grates, tables, and pit toilets. The campground is located near the Indian Mounds in Iowa, nestled deep in the woods near a small river. The park features equestrian and hiking trails, as well as trout fishing accessible from all three nearby campgrounds. Little Paint Creek is the largest of the two non-equestrian campgrounds and offers trout fishing opportunities suitable for beginners. The Paint Creek campground is the authors favorite and generally quieter. Its trout stream is bigger and offers more challenging fishing opportunities. The campsites are usually pretty quiet, with several pit toilets available. Water is available at the entrance of the park. Cell service is possible at times, but not always reliable at the campsite.

Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
  • Tenting
  • Buddy Sites
  • Trash Pickup
  • Fire Pits
  • Potable Water
  • Ice
  • Firewood Sold
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Dump Station
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Activities

  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Boating

From The Campground

Yellow River State Forest in northeast Iowa is home to stunning views, beautiful woodlands and meandering trout streams. Nestled in Iowa’s driftless area in Allamakee County, Yellow River offers numerous outdoor recreation opportunities including camping, equestrian riding, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, and more. Yellow River State Forest was first established in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corp, and is home to Iowa’s only fire tower, built in 1963. Today, the forest is managed for numerous natural resource benefits and recreational opportunities.
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(563) 586-2254

Email

YellowRiverForest@dnr.iowa.gov

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