Independence nestles along the Wapsipinicon River in northeast Iowa's rolling hills. Camp here to launch into fly fishing holes, Backbone State Park trails, and Amish quilt shops. Three parks, starting at $23 a night, put you steps from river rapids and historic downtown.
Independence draws adventurers to the Wapsipinicon River's bends, where kayaks slice through limestone bluffs. Backbone State Park, Iowa's oldest, unfolds 10 miles west with 2,000 acres of hikes past Devil's Backbone rock formation. The Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace stands proud on 3rd Avenue NE, while Amish buggies clip-clop past cheese factories on County Road V66.
Independence RV Park anchors budget campers at $23 per night, smack in town for quick grocery runs to Fareway on 1st Street West. Three Elms County Park immerses families in shaded county woods along the river. Gardner Family Farm and Iowa Hemp Farm Stay fits groups and pet owners with showers and spacious sites at $24 to $45 nightly.
Independence stands out for the Wapsipinicon River and Backbone State Park, Iowa's first state park. Anglers chase trout in river pools while hikers tackle the Devil's Backbone trail through 2,000 acres of wooded bluffs. The Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace on 3rd Avenue NE adds presidential history, and Amish stores along County Road V66 sell handmade goods.
Find three top RV parks right in or near Independence: Independence RV Park, Three Elms County Park, and Gardner Family Farm and Iowa Hemp Farm Stay. Independence RV Park sits downtown for easy access, Three Elms offers county woods by the river, and Gardner Family Farm delivers farm-fresh stays with showers and pet areas from $24 to $45 nightly.
Yes, Gardner Family Farm and Iowa Hemp Farm Stay welcomes pets on its sites. This pet-friendly spot includes showers and group areas for $24 to $45 per night, perfect for traveling with dogs amid Iowa's hemp fields. Check Three Elms County Park too, as many county sites allow leashed pets.
