Belva Deer Campground | Keokuk County Lodging

Weathered wooden cabin surrounded by dense forest

Sunlight filtering through tall pine trees at the campground

Our Story

Built for People Who Want Something Real

Belva Deer Campground isn't a theme park. It's a working stretch of Iowa woodland that we opened to people who value silence over spectacle, and authenticity over polish.

Located on 242nd Avenue in Keokuk County, our grounds sit where the roads get quieter and the tree line thickens. You'll wake to birds, not traffic. Dinner will be cooked to whatever pace you set — there's no schedule here except the sun.

Whether you're passing through and need a proper night's sleep under the pines, or you've come to slow down for a few days, we'll make sure you have what you need and nothing you don't.

Private wooded setting

No strict check-in windows

Clean, well-maintained sites

Family-run, personal touch

Accommodations

Sleep Where the Air Is Cleaner

Every site is positioned for privacy. Every cabin is stocked so you can arrive with nothing and stay as long as you like.

Cozy rustic cabin with a stone chimney and wraparound porch

Timber Cabin

A full cabin with a queen bed, wood stove, kitchenette, and a porch that faces the tree line. Heat and electricity included. Towels provided.

Queen bed
Wood-burning stove
Kitchenette
Private porch

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Spacious tent site with fire ring and tall trees providing shade

Woods Tent Site

A flat, shaded pitch nestled between mature oaks. Perfect for tents or small campers. Fire ring, picnic table, and a water spigot nearby.

Flat, cleared ground
Fire ring & picnic table
Nearby water access
Full tree cover

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New

RV Pull-Through

A gravel pad with a pull-through approach for mid-size rigs. 30-amp hook-up available. Surrounded by woods with zero street traffic.

Gravel pull-through pad
30-amp electric
No through traffic
Fire pit included

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What's Here

Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't

Fire Pits

Every site comes with a stone fire ring. Bring your own wood or ask us what's burning.

Picnic Tables

Sturdy wooden tables at every pitch — perfect for meals, cards, or just sitting with a book.

Hot Water

Communal wash areas with hot water for cleaning up after a day on the trail or at the river.

Trail Access

Walking and hiking trails wind through the property. ATVs and horses welcome on designated paths.

Electric Hook-ups

30-amp outlets at cabin sites and select RV pads. No hook-ups needed for tent sites — just park and unwind.

Quiet Hours

We keep things peaceful. After 10 PM, generators are off and the woods take over.

Find Us

Off the Beaten Path — By Design

We're not on a main drag. You'll drive two-lane roads past fields and tree lines until the noise fades out completely. That's the point.

Belva Deer Campground
19366 242nd Avenue
Keokuk County, IA 52591

(641) 660-8621

GPS-enabled. Look for the gravel drive on the north side of 242nd Avenue, just past the old red barn.

Get in Touch

Ready to Unplug?

Call or text us at (641) 660-8621 to check availability, ask about long stays, or just find out what the woods look like this week. No reservation system — just a real conversation.

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