Buena Vista County Park

Does the thought of camping amid rolling prairies, wooded groves, and rare Iowa serenity excite you? Buena Vista County Park Campgrounds, located just outside Peterson, Iowa, stand out as an ideal destination for a variety of camping preferences, offering both modern convenience and immersive nature experiences. The campgrounds cater to families, couples, and adventurers alike, with a mix of tent, RV, and primitive sites set within an area teeming with wildlife and native grasses.

This campground provides multiple sites with electrical hookups (20, 30, and 50 amps), water access, and even sewer connections at its Timber Ridge Campground, ensuring that RV campers have the comforts of home. Bur Oak Campground offers a shadier, intimate setting with 30-amp hookups and access to a smaller washroom facility. Primitive sites, perfect for those seeking solitude, are also available. Facilities include clean modern restrooms, showers, picnic tables, fire rings, and even a volleyball court, ensuring a well-rounded stay. Guests can enjoy onsite pleasures like hiking trails, an arboretum, and a tubing hill in winter months.

Conveniently located near the Glacial Trails Scenic Byway, the campgrounds are a short drive from the Prairie Heritage Center and Waterman Creek Bird Conservation Area, both wonderful for daytrips exploring local ecology or bird watching. With its blend of recreational amenities, scenic tranquility, and modern conveniences, Buena Vista County Park Campgrounds provides the perfect setting for anything from relaxing weekend getaways to extended vacations.