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Campsites along the Shell Rock River at Heery Woods State Park in Clarksville, Iowa

Campground ReviewsAugust 16, 2026

Heery Woods State Park Camping in Clarksville, Iowa: An Honest Review (Riverside Sites, Fishing + Photos)

Heery Woods sits right on the Shell Rock River in Clarksville, Iowa, with riverside campsites, a boat ramp, a dam, and a bike trail. It feels like a real campground, not an RV lot.

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Camping at Fontana County Park in Hazleton, Iowa

Campground ReviewsMay 10, 2026

Fontana County Park Camping in Hazleton, Iowa: An Honest Review (Full Hookups, Cabins + Photos)

We pulled the Coleman 17B into Fontana Park on a quiet weekend and came away genuinely impressed. Buchanan County does not get talked about enough as a camping destination.

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