Iowa State Fair Campgrounds

A good stop over spot. A lot of full hookup sites, friendly service, easy to make a reservation, inexpensive. A series of large grassy fields, not very leveled. The hookup locasion a bit confusing. Good drainage, so not too muddy even on rainy days. A large code protected bathhouse with the basic necessities. Clean, and well stocked.

We came during a car show and had a very hard time finding a suitable campsite. Rain had turned many campsites into muddy disasters. All the sites that could be used were occupied. After about a hour of driving around, we found a site that was dry and that we could fit and get into.

We camped the past few days and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The campground hosts were friendly and there were plenty of sites from which to choose. The campground is very convenient...it takes just 10-12 minutes to reach downtown. You also have nice views and easy access to the State Fair property. We love walking and walked the periphery for a nice 2.75 miles.

Always fun and educational. Lovwd the horse pull. It was a new to me experience. Those horses are amazing! The horticultural exhibits were fun to see with common and exotic entries. Having been a 4 H member in my youth we had to go through those exhibits and were impressed with the broad selection of entries. One disappointment is that it seems they prefer to rent scooters rather than providing trolleys. The trolley available seems to loop through the campground only. I am not so infirm as to need a wheel chair or power scooter, but could use an assist now and then. We had no need for the rides or junk food, finding enough to do without them. We did love the shrimp bowl and shrimp tacos! And of course, we stopped by the Pork Producers for a reasonably priced and nutritional meal.

First time coming to the Iowa State fair. It reminded me of the Indiana State fair. It's was fun. The cookies and corn dogs were my favorite treat so far.