South Lake - Backbone State Park — RV Camping in Iowa, US

South Lake Campground at Backbone State Park sits within Iowa's first state park, established in 1920 in Delaware County near Dundee. The park takes its name from the Devil's Backbone, a dramatic ridge of dolomite limestone formed by the Maquoketa River. South Lake Campground offers electric and non-electric sites with 30-amp and 50-amp electrical hookups, water hookups, a dump station, showers, toilets, picnic tables, and grills, and is big-rig friendly. Campers have access to trails for hiking and a playground for families. The Maquoketa River and Backbone Lake provide excellent fishing opportunities. Whether seeking outdoor adventure or a peaceful family retreat in northeast Iowa, South Lake Campground at Backbone State Park delivers an unforgettable natural escape.