Places to Stay

 A modern 70-site campground. Antique Acres is a private organization whose members own, preserve and display working examples of antique threshing, steam, plowing and saw milling machinery. Antique Acres was incorporated in 1964 to purchase 80 acres of land and to organize what has become an annual "Old Time Power Show", held each August on this site. A museum on the grounds features a large collection of old farm machinery, including items more than 100 years old.

The City of Cedar Falls and Black Hawk Conservation Board offer a RV campground. There is an all season cabin, 55 full hookup campsites, as well as, a non-modern camping area on a 12 acre site.  Each full hookup site includes a level regrind camp pad, electricity (30 and 50 amp), water (seasonal) and sewer. Our non-modern camp area offers campers the option of camping with or without electricity. All campsites include the use of a fire ring and picnic table as well as wireless internet.

The campground overlooks Big Woods Lake and is bordered on the south side by the Cedar Valley Trail System.  The lake itself is 86 acres and 32 feet deep at its deepest point. The lake offers no wake boating and excellent fishing. The Big Woods Lake area provides access to the metro trail system, boating, fishing, hiking and picnicking, and a 10-acre prairie.

55 full hookup sites
1 cabin, all-season

This county park offers modern campsites, picnic areas, hiking, biking and bridle trails, fishing stream and lake, boat ramp, hunting, playground, ball diamond, cross-country skiing, hockey/ice skating, archery-gun-sporting, clay ranges, and lodge.  Park facilities are handicap accessible.  Black Hawk Park features two campground areas.  Cedar Campground features an open layout, while Fogdall campground has individual sites. 

1,768 acres
21 full hookup sites
189 electrical sites

Riverview is a 26-acre, year-round Christian Conference Center minutes from downtown Cedar Falls. Classrooms, banquet rooms, exhibit areas, and lodging (cabins and dorms) available.

10 full hookup sites
10 electric sites
65 cabins
 

Located along the Cedar River, Deerwood Park offers full hookup camping, tent camping, showerhouse, basketball court, horseshoes, state-of-the art playground equipment, and a lot more. 

Experience the convenience of camping in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo metropolitan area.  This state park includes modern campsites, picnic areas, hiking and biking trails, beach, sail boating, windsurfing, fishing stream and lakes, boat ramp, playgrounds, cross-country skiing, hockey/ice skating, snowmobiling, and prairie reconstruction. Park facilities are handicap accessible. The campground features modern showers, restrooms and a trailer dumping station.

1,100 acres
69 total camping units including rustic sites
47 are electrical sites

Hickory Hills Park offers hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, sledding, ice fishing, camp area, lodge, shelter, 9-hole disc golf course, and a cabin. The 55 acre lake is available for canoeing and electric boats. Hickory Hills Park is located approximately 25 miles directly south of Cedar Falls (and about 12 miles west and south of La Porte City).

30 full hookup sites
60 electric sites
30 rustic sites
7 cabins

Discover a tropical getaway in the heart of the Midwest at one of the newest KOAs. Located conveniently at the crossroads of HWY 218 and I-20, this campground promises a special experience with bamboo groves, vibrant colors and great views of the 15-acre lake. Come stay in a Lodge, RV or tent site. Enjoy the on-site disc golf course, swimming beach, paddle boats, bicycles, and our very own island complete with a pavilion for lunch or activities.

148 full hookup sites
13 cabins

Located in La Porte City, McFarlane Park offers hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. Canoeing and motor boats are also allowed on the river. A cabin, shelter, and camping area is also available. La Porte City is located approximately 25 miles southeast of Cedar Falls.

160 acres
60 electrical sites
1 cabin

Siggelkow Park is a campground area located on the Wapsipinicon River.  Since this is a campground, there is no public hunting allowed.  The campground does provide access to the river and from the campground canoes/kayaks can easily be launched. 

40 electrical sites
20+ tent sites
(no full hookups or shower house)