Lansing clings to the Mississippi River's twists in northeast Iowa. Anglers flock here for trophy walleye at Lock and Dam No. 9. Four RV parks in our directory launch your river quests with easy access to bluffs, trails, and eagle spotting.
Lansing clings to the Mississippi River's twists in northeast Iowa. Anglers flock here for trophy walleye at Lock and Dam No. 9. Four RV parks in our directory launch your river quests with easy access to bluffs, trails, and eagle spotting.
Lansing buzzes with Mississippi River action. Fishermen cast lines near Lock and Dam No. 9, home to massive walleye runs each spring. Families trek Effigy Mounds National Monument, 20 minutes north, where ancient Native American burial sites crown wooded ridges. Cyclists pedal the 15-mile Rolling Thunder Pathway through limestone bluffs and prairies. Spot bald eagles wheeling overhead in winter.
Red Barn Resort and Campground fits digital nomads with WiFi, showers, and dump stations at $25 to $39 per night. Red Barn Campground & Restaurant draws families seeking its pool, laundry, and showers from $41 nightly. Broken Paddle Campground welcomes groups and pets with showers, sewer hookups, and rates from $15 to $150. Red Barn Resort rounds out options for quiet riverside escapes.
Lansing excels in Mississippi River fishing and Native American history. Anglers hook walleye at Lock and Dam No. 9 during spring runs. Families visit Effigy Mounds National Monument nearby to see ancient burial mounds amid bluffs. Eagles soar here in winter, drawing birders to river overlooks.
Red Barn Resort, Red Barn Resort and Campground, Red Barn Campground & Restaurant, and Broken Paddle Campground cluster near Lansing. These spots hug the Mississippi River with amenities like WiFi, showers, pools, and sewer hookups. Rates range from $15 to $150 nightly, suiting budgets from basic to deluxe.
Yes, Broken Paddle Campground welcomes pets on its sites. It offers showers, group areas, and sewer hookups with rates from $15 to $150 per night. Pets roam freely here along the river, perfect for traveling with dogs during fishing trips or hikes.
