When the sun is high in the sky, there's nothing like a float down a lazy river. Unlike some other summer activities, there's no work involved - you just let the water take you where it wants. Of course, these gentle rivers are also ideal for more involved activities like kayaking, but they tend to be much more peaceful and relaxing than most bodies of water. We looked long and hard for the best lazy river in Iowa, and we think we found it - at a laid-back RV campground in Cresco in the northeast of Iowa. Under The Stars @ Chimney Rock Campground, often just called Chimney Rock Campground, offers primitive camping, RV camping, electric hookups, and even fully-furnished cabins. It makes a perfect home base for summer fun - especially since it adjoins a peaceful area of the Upper Iowa River, one of the most beautiful spots in Iowa. Read on to discover why this summer water adventure could be just the ticket for your next vacation!
Chimney Rock Campground is the kind of laid-back place you go when you really want to escape from modern life.
The camping options are myriad, but we're partial to the impressive cabins - they're perfect for a family getaway and come equipped with electricity.
One of the main draws of this campground is the beaches, which are sandy little havens on the banks of the Upper Iowa River.
It's one of Iowa's most relaxing and laid-back rivers - and perfect for summer recreation.
On warm days, you'll usually see a groups of people slowly making their way down the river on canoes, kayaks, or tubes.
The river is usually gentle enough that it's an ideal spot for families. On a sunny day, you can really just drift.
In fact, you might find that the day just slips by, and you're rewarded with a beautiful moonlight float to end your stay here.
Have you stayed at Chimney Rock Campground and visited this beautiful lazy river in Iowa? Let us know about your stay in the comments section! You can book your own stay on the Chimney Rock Campground website, and make sure to follow the Facebook page of this rural Iowa campground for more beautiful photos of the river and more. This is a fairly isolated area of Iowa, but it happens to be home to Cold Water Spring Nature Preserve - the deepest and most well-guarded cave in Iowa. If you hope to go RV camping this summer and need to find the perfect vehicle for your budget, go ahead and look over your options at RV Share!
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