Swiss Valley Campground
Offers 62 wooded acres along the meandering course of spring-fed Catfish Creek which is stocked with trout by the Iowa DNR each year. (Click HERE for the Northeast Iowa Trout Stream Stocking Report ) The campground contains shaded picnic areas, a playground, sports fields, modern restroom facilities, an enclosed pavilion, and much more. The campground pavilion is available to rent by calling the Resident Ranger at 563-451-9361. Winter camping is allowed at Swiss Valley. The Swiss Valley Nature Preserve and Center is located one mile from the park and offers additional trout fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing on groomed trails, and a visitor center with interpretive displays.
Only 30% of the campsites at Swiss Valley campground can be reserved online. The other 70% are first come, first served. Campsites used for reservations that are not reserved can be used on a first come, first served basis. A list of campsites that are reserved will be posted in the campground kiosk and yellow tags displayed on the site.
SWISS VALLEY CAMPGROUND
9483 Whitetop Rd
Peosta IA 52068
Phone: 563.556.6745
Location
From Dubuque, IA via Hwy. 20 West: follow Hwy. 20 West 8 miles to Swiss Valley Road (County Rd.D33). Turn left (SE) on Swiss Valley Road 4 1/2 miles to Whitetop Road then left (North) on Whitetop Road 1/2 mile to Campground.
From Dubuque, IA via Hwy. 151 South: Follow Hwy. 151 South for 6 3/4 miles to Military Road (State Hwy. 963) and turn right (NE). Follow Military Road 1 mile to Swiss Valley Road (County Rd. D33). Turn left (E) on Swiss Valley Road 1 mile to Whitetop Road and turn right (N). Follow Whitetop Road 1/2 mile to Campground entrance.
Google Map Location
Swiss Valley Park
9483 Whitetop Road
Peosta, IA 52068
Operating Hours & Seasons
Operating Hours are from 6:30 am until 10:30 pm year-round. (Winter camping reminder: water hookups will not be available during winter months and it is recommended to call ahead for more details.