It’s Worth It To Drive Across Iowa Just For The Cheese Curds At Red Barn Restaurant And Campground

Everyone who lives in the Hawkeye State knows that the drive along the Mississippi is one of Iowa's best. However, few people reach the northeastern corner, where the state is much quieter. Those who drive up all the way to the small town of Lansing, a beautiful riverside retreat of under a thousand residents, will be rewarded. That's because this town is home to the Red Barn Campground & Restaurant — a low-cost place to stay in one of Iowa's most beautiful spots, and also one of the best-hidden restaurants in Iowa. So drop into this countryside gem with some of the best cheese curds in Iowa and find out where the residents of Lansing have been hiding a restaurant worth the road trip!

The town of Lansing is a beautiful riverside retreat in peaceful northeastern Iowa - and it has a great secret.

Welcome to the Red Barn Campground & Restaurant in Iowa, an old-fashioned camp lodging for weary travelers complete with a humble but delicious restaurant.

Whether you're hauling an RV or just pitching a tent, you'll find this an affordable place to stay the night.

This is among the best campgrounds in Iowa.

The restaurant feels like an old-fashioned saloon, with a casual environment and old-school country cooking.

The menu changes regularly, so make sure to catch a look at the dry-erase board to see the specials of the day.

If you're at the restaurant for breakfast, don't miss their fried beignets topped with powdered sugar and syrup.

Their burgers are always a highlight - but when it comes to sides, don't miss out on the squeaky, creamy cheese curds made locally.

The sandwich menu is extensive, and you'll want to dig into the local specialty of a loose-meat sandwich.

Have a heartier appetite tonight? The old-school cowboy-style barbecue dinners are not-to-be-missed.

If you're ready for a little physical activity after that hearty meal, head down to the campground's mini-golf course for a fun finish to the day.

Have you been to the Red Barn Campground & Restaurant for some of the best cheese curds in Iowa? Let us know your thoughts on the restaurant and lodging in the comments section! If you're planning a visit, make sure to drop by the Red Barn Campground & Restaurant website for more details on all their amenities. If you're looking for another hidden restaurant in Iowa, check out this roadside cafe.

If you plan on taking a road trip to this hidden gem in Lansing, Iowa, and need a place to stay, take a look at this vacation rental overlooking the Mississippi River. I'd love to stay there!