By:
Submission
From jct Hwy 175 & CR R21: Go 3 mi N on CR R21, then 1 mi E on CR D56, then follow signs 2 mi N on a gravel road.
Nice quiet campground next to the Boone River. Crowded in summer. Spring and fall are seasons I prefer. Showers/restrooms. Electricity. Shared water available. Dump station. Fishing, canoe/kayak access.
Bells Mills is a great campground. We just went kayaking today but love camping here.
Beautiful area of Iowa. Seemed very family friendly. I enjoyed walking up and down the river.
We could not have had a better time. Needless to say, it is mostly an RV Park but there are at least 5-6 tent spots and they have THE BEST view of the river. So I call that a WIN!! Dogs are allowed, they have nice fire rings, flushing toilets, showers, sweet campground hosts AND the river access is great. My husband and I want to bring kayaks next time.
Just know that tent campers and RV campers have very different bedtimes, so if you can’t sleep without it being silent — this might not be the best spot for you to try and sleep while the other campers are still awake at 2am. Didn’t bother us, just a lot of background noise for a good nights sleep.
