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Nature Heaven

97%

· Knoxville, Marion, Iowa

40 acres hosted by Anna W.

1 lodging site · 7 RV/tent sites

Best in Iowa: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

This seclude, beautiful pet friendly 40 acres of fenced camping site is on top of hilly land and is rare in Iowa. It has close view of 3.5 private fishing ponds and far view of the Red Rock Lake. There are 10 acres nature timber area that keep you away from the other campers and rest of the world. Each site has a firepit, picnic table and a solar light . The drinking water is at the entrance, but no electricity on site. The RVs need to be self contained. There are tons of nature features, you may see deer, rabbits and other game birds by your campsite. Each camping sites have good distances to keep privacy from each other. A recently built a 20ft diameter geodesic dome tent is for those who want more climate controlled stay while still enjoying the magnificent nature's gifts. For surrounding areas, the close by White Breast Beach is open from May 23-September 3, 2024, boating, hunting and hiking activities in the lake red rock year around. For our campers safety, any hunting activities are not allowed within our camping ground. However, in case you come for hunting with Iowa hunting tags, a couple of public deer hunting grounds are near our camping ground. The recently built glamping geodesic Dome tent is located on a top of hill. You will have a fantastic sunset view of ponds and lake view while enjoy the great nature, and have a comfortable stay . The cell phone signals are good, you may use your cell phone hotspot work remotely at this astonishing Lake Red Rock Oasis ^_^. Hope you will find joy, peace and happiness in this wonderful piece of natural land and the Red Rock lake areas. A little history of this land: This 40 acres of land was a surface mining site. The reclamation works done during the 1970s. But over the years, the soil was seriously eroded. Anna and Peilin, who have Master's and PhD in soil and environment health background, bought this land several years ago and started to restore the vegetation. Now the site looks beautiful and ready for nature lovers and campers to enjoy the fantastic view of the lake, ponds and tall grass... The site is totally different from what the Google map shows now.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Beach

Forest

Lake

River, stream, or creek

97%

257 ratings · 172 reviews

Jack H.recommends

September 14, 2024

Tent/RVs Site 3 - on top of a hill

One of the best campsites I’ve been too in Iowa.

Michael M.recommends

September 3, 2024

Tri-pond lakeside boondocking

I had really good time tent camping here on Anna’s land. I was confused about a few things before my arrival but the host was very helpful and was able to answer my questions. It was super quiet and I liked how spread out everyone was from each other making privacy easy. If you like catching fish..these pond are filled with fish and easy to catch your next meal. I will be returning for a winter stay.

Cassidy L.recommends

September 2, 2024

Tri-pond lakeside boondocking

Kind and accommodating

I highly recommend this location! The owners happened to be there when I arrived and kindly mowed an area where I could set up my hammock and park my car for the 2 days that I camped there. They were incredibly kind and accommodating!

Josh H.recommends

September 2, 2024

Tent/RVs Site 3 - on top of a hill

Would totally come stay here again. Private over at site 3 and super nice host.

Louis R.recommends

August 31, 2024

Tent/RV Site 1 - mid hill

Had a great stay. Wish I got there earlier and I gotta retire my 8 year old tent.

Sean E.recommends

August 19, 2024

Tri-pond lakeside boondocking

Nice Spot with affordable options.

I approve. It has some areas good for small to medium RVs and campers. Also has areas where you can choose a spot and set up camp for more primitive camping experience. I would recommend checking with the host if you have a large RV. I do like its proximity to Lake Red Rock and Knoxville Raceway.

Location

Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Báxoje Máyaⁿ (Ioway), oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Jíwere–Ñút’achi Máyaⁿ (Otoe-Missouria), and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking