Within Wickiup Hill Natural Area, this primitive campsite requires a short hike to reach the designated site. Managed by the Linn County Conservation Board, the walk-in location features a permanent shelter structure, fire ring with cooking grate, and nearby restroom facilities. The trail leading to the campsite passes a large family play area along the way.
Campers can access drinking water, showers, and purchase firewood on-site, though the primitive setting maintains a backcountry feel despite these amenities. The campground allows pets and campfires, with picnic tables provided at the site. Reservations are available for those planning ahead, and rates vary seasonally between free and $54 per night.
Description
This is a primitive, pack-in campsite. Located northwest of the Learning Center, it features a fire ring with sitting stones, an ADA platform for a tent, and one replica Wickiup. This pack-in site is designed for youth groups and single family use only. It attempts to recreate what life was like for the woodland peoples who lived here hundreds of years ago. Renters will need to carry in/carry out all equipment and refuse. There is a pit vault restroom nearby.
Reservation Info
The campsite is available for reservation year round. Closed December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.
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Location
Public CampgroundWickiup Hill Primitive Campsite is located in Iowa
Directions
The address is 10260 Morris Hills Rd Toddville, Iowa. The actual campsite is about 1/4 mile hike from the parking area.
Coordinates
42.09751288 N
91.76340055 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 17 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
- 36 min from Iowa City, IA
- 40 min from Waterloo, IA
- 1 hr 19 min from Dubuque, IA









