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Camping in Iowa State Parks Kit
16 items
By
Joe Taormina
Iowa's state parks are criminally underrated. Our family's camping kit for Pikes Peak, Backbone, and beyond.
Big family = big tent. Setup gets faster every trip.
Family tent 6-8 person
Iowa nights get cold even in July.
Sleeping bags family set
The ground is undefeated. Padding wins.
Sleeping pads / camping air mattresses
One per camper, cup holder mandatory.
Camp chairs multi-pack
Light for the site and the midnight bathroom run.
LED lanterns + headlamps
Weekend food security in one box.
Large hard-sided cooler
Camp coffee and pancakes > everything.
Portable 2-burner camp stove
Fire cooking champion since forever.
Cast iron skillet
Site water runs get old fast.
Collapsible water jugs
Iowa mosquitoes are a contact sport.
Bug spray + citronella candles
Scrapes, bites, and peace of mind.
Outdoor first aid kit
The afternoon nap throne.
Hammock
Phones and clothes survive surprise rain.
Waterproof dry bags set
Free info — reserve sites and check park alerts before you go.
Iowa State Parks
Best view in Iowa. Fight me.
Pikes Peak State Park
Iowa's first state park — trout stream, caves, the works.
Backbone State Park
