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Camp John Schultz
Public Campground

Camp John Schultz

Harpers Ferry, Iowa
3.9 (600 reviews)

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About Camp John Schultz

Campground in Iowa.

Camp John Schultz offers a welcoming retreat for RV enthusiasts seeking a genuine Iowa camping experience. This public campground serves as an ideal base for exploring the natural beauty and small-town charm of the region. The grounds provide a peaceful setting where families, couples, and solo travelers can disconnect from the daily grind and reconnect with the outdoors.

The campground's location in Iowa places visitors within reach of the state's diverse attractions and natural areas. Iowa's landscape offers rolling prairies, river valleys, and charming rural communities that showcase the heartland's authentic character. The surrounding region is known for its agricultural heritage, making it a fascinating destination for those interested in learning about Midwestern farming traditions and rural life.

The area near Camp John Schultz appeals to a wide variety of travelers. History enthusiasts will find numerous historical sites and museums nearby that tell the stories of Iowa's past and its significance in American development. Nature lovers appreciate the opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and wildlife observation. The campground attracts families looking for affordable camping options, retirees exploring America's heartland, and travelers seeking quieter alternatives to more crowded tourist destinations.

Small towns throughout the region offer local dining, shops, and services that reflect genuine Iowa hospitality. Visitors often enjoy exploring farmer's markets, local diners serving traditional comfort food, and scenic drives through the countryside. The slower pace of life here provides a refreshing contrast to more hectic vacation destinations.

Whether you're planning a week-long adventure or a weekend getaway, Camp John Schultz provides a comfortable base for experiencing what makes Iowa special. The campground's solid 3.9-star rating from hundreds of guests reflects its reputation as a reliable, well-maintained facility. This is the kind of destination where you can truly relax, enjoy the natural surroundings, and experience the genuine warmth of rural Iowa hospitality. It's perfect for RV travelers who value authenticity, affordability, and access to outdoor recreation.
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Park Details

Tips & Tricks

Book Early

Harpers Ferry is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.

Check-in Time

Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.

Local Weather

Iowa weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Harpers Ferry.

Explore the Area

Don't miss local attractions near Harpers Ferry. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.

Camp John Schultz Reviews

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Ben Seibert

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Ben Seibert

This park seems to be like a family everyone knows everyone. It’s like our own community small town living. The new owners have already started doing great things with the park, the staff is just delightful. I really look forward to seeing what they can bring back to this campground this season to make us the number 1 destination camp spot in the Midwest. Thank you Unhitched Sleepy Hollow you’ve b... This park seems to be like a family everyone knows everyone. It’s like our own community small town living. The new owners have already started doing great things with the park, the staff is just delightful. I really look forward to seeing what they can bring back to this campground this season to make us the number 1 destination camp spot in the Midwest. Thank you Unhitched Sleepy Hollow you’ve brought my childhood memories back to life.

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Ben Seibert

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Ben Seibert

This park seems to be like a family everyone knows everyone. It’s like our own community small town living. The new owners have already started doing great things with the park, the staff is just delightful. I really look forward to seeing what they can bring back to this campground this season to make us the number 1 destination camp spot in the Midwest. Thank you Unhitched Sleepy Hollow you’ve b... This park seems to be like a family everyone knows everyone. It’s like our own community small town living. The new owners have already started doing great things with the park, the staff is just delightful. I really look forward to seeing what they can bring back to this campground this season to make us the number 1 destination camp spot in the Midwest. Thank you Unhitched Sleepy Hollow you’ve brought my childhood memories back to life.

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Ben Seibert

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Ben Seibert

This park seems to be like a family everyone knows everyone. It’s like our own community small town living. The new owners have already started doing great things with the park, the staff is just delightful. I really look forward to seeing what they can bring back to this campground this season to make us the number 1 destination camp spot in the Midwest. Thank you Unhitched Sleepy Hollow you’ve b... This park seems to be like a family everyone knows everyone. It’s like our own community small town living. The new owners have already started doing great things with the park, the staff is just delightful. I really look forward to seeing what they can bring back to this campground this season to make us the number 1 destination camp spot in the Midwest. Thank you Unhitched Sleepy Hollow you’ve brought my childhood memories back to life.

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Ben Seibert

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Ben Seibert

This park seems to be like a family everyone knows everyone. It’s like our own community small town living. The new owners have already started doing great things with the park, the staff is just delightful. I really look forward to seeing what they can bring back to this campground this season to make us the number 1 destination camp spot in the Midwest. Thank you Unhitched Sleepy Hollow you’ve b... This park seems to be like a family everyone knows everyone. It’s like our own community small town living. The new owners have already started doing great things with the park, the staff is just delightful. I really look forward to seeing what they can bring back to this campground this season to make us the number 1 destination camp spot in the Midwest. Thank you Unhitched Sleepy Hollow you’ve brought my childhood memories back to life.

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Adaeze Beauty

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Adaeze Beauty

I got to do an event for sleepy hollow and it was An amazing Halloween event! So many kids turned out, fun hay rides and treats for the littles! We seen campfires for kids and there was a play ground the kids enjoyed! Definitely recommend it was such a charming place! Gave us the Halloween town vibes for the event and we felt very welcomed by the staff and their campers that were staying there! ✅ I got to do an event for sleepy hollow and it was An amazing Halloween event! So many kids turned out, fun hay rides and treats for the littles! We seen campfires for kids and there was a play ground the kids enjoyed! Definitely recommend it was such a charming place! Gave us the Halloween town vibes for the event and we felt very welcomed by the staff and their campers that were staying there! ✅

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Adaeze Beauty

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Adaeze Beauty

I got to do an event for sleepy hollow and it was An amazing Halloween event! So many kids turned out, fun hay rides and treats for the littles! We seen campfires for kids and there was a play ground the kids enjoyed! Definitely recommend it was such a charming place! Gave us the Halloween town vibes for the event and we felt very welcomed by the staff and their campers that were staying there! ✅ I got to do an event for sleepy hollow and it was An amazing Halloween event! So many kids turned out, fun hay rides and treats for the littles! We seen campfires for kids and there was a play ground the kids enjoyed! Definitely recommend it was such a charming place! Gave us the Halloween town vibes for the event and we felt very welcomed by the staff and their campers that were staying there! ✅

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Adaeze Beauty

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Adaeze Beauty

I got to do an event for sleepy hollow and it was An amazing Halloween event! So many kids turned out, fun hay rides and treats for the littles! We seen campfires for kids and there was a play ground the kids enjoyed! Definitely recommend it was such a charming place! Gave us the Halloween town vibes for the event and we felt very welcomed by the staff and their campers that were staying there! ✅ I got to do an event for sleepy hollow and it was An amazing Halloween event! So many kids turned out, fun hay rides and treats for the littles! We seen campfires for kids and there was a play ground the kids enjoyed! Definitely recommend it was such a charming place! Gave us the Halloween town vibes for the event and we felt very welcomed by the staff and their campers that were staying there! ✅

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Adaeze Beauty

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Adaeze Beauty

I got to do an event for sleepy hollow and it was An amazing Halloween event! So many kids turned out, fun hay rides and treats for the littles! We seen campfires for kids and there was a play ground the kids enjoyed! Definitely recommend it was such a charming place! Gave us the Halloween town vibes for the event and we felt very welcomed by the staff and their campers that were staying there! ✅ I got to do an event for sleepy hollow and it was An amazing Halloween event! So many kids turned out, fun hay rides and treats for the littles! We seen campfires for kids and there was a play ground the kids enjoyed! Definitely recommend it was such a charming place! Gave us the Halloween town vibes for the event and we felt very welcomed by the staff and their campers that were staying there! ✅

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Anthony Klein

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Anthony Klein

I stayed here for 90% of October and the services and grounds are continuing to improve daily. The new staff and owners are putting in maximum effort to improve every aspect of the park. I highly encourage people to check out this campground now and in the future. The Halloween event was awesome. Thank you staff and crew for make me and my families stay a very positive experience. We will stay her... I stayed here for 90% of October and the services and grounds are continuing to improve daily. The new staff and owners are putting in maximum effort to improve every aspect of the park. I highly encourage people to check out this campground now and in the future. The Halloween event was awesome. Thank you staff and crew for make me and my families stay a very positive experience. We will stay here anytime we are in this area.

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Anthony Klein

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Anthony Klein

I stayed here for 90% of October and the services and grounds are continuing to improve daily. The new staff and owners are putting in maximum effort to improve every aspect of the park. I highly encourage people to check out this campground now and in the future. The Halloween event was awesome. Thank you staff and crew for make me and my families stay a very positive experience. We will stay her... I stayed here for 90% of October and the services and grounds are continuing to improve daily. The new staff and owners are putting in maximum effort to improve every aspect of the park. I highly encourage people to check out this campground now and in the future. The Halloween event was awesome. Thank you staff and crew for make me and my families stay a very positive experience. We will stay here anytime we are in this area.

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Anthony Klein

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Anthony Klein

I stayed here for 90% of October and the services and grounds are continuing to improve daily. The new staff and owners are putting in maximum effort to improve every aspect of the park. I highly encourage people to check out this campground now and in the future. The Halloween event was awesome. Thank you staff and crew for make me and my families stay a very positive experience. We will stay her... I stayed here for 90% of October and the services and grounds are continuing to improve daily. The new staff and owners are putting in maximum effort to improve every aspect of the park. I highly encourage people to check out this campground now and in the future. The Halloween event was awesome. Thank you staff and crew for make me and my families stay a very positive experience. We will stay here anytime we are in this area.

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Anthony Klein

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Anthony Klein

I stayed here for 90% of October and the services and grounds are continuing to improve daily. The new staff and owners are putting in maximum effort to improve every aspect of the park. I highly encourage people to check out this campground now and in the future. The Halloween event was awesome. Thank you staff and crew for make me and my families stay a very positive experience. We will stay her... I stayed here for 90% of October and the services and grounds are continuing to improve daily. The new staff and owners are putting in maximum effort to improve every aspect of the park. I highly encourage people to check out this campground now and in the future. The Halloween event was awesome. Thank you staff and crew for make me and my families stay a very positive experience. We will stay here anytime we are in this area.

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Sam Wilson

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Sam Wilson

Just giving a shout out to the man (assuming owner/manager) who helped us air up a flat tire today! You have no idea how important your role was in getting my friend where he needed to be today. You made a challenging situation a bit better, and I’m unendingly grateful for your generosity.

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Sam Wilson

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Sam Wilson

Just giving a shout out to the man (assuming owner/manager) who helped us air up a flat tire today! You have no idea how important your role was in getting my friend where he needed to be today. You made a challenging situation a bit better, and I’m unendingly grateful for your generosity.

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Sam Wilson

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Sam Wilson

Just giving a shout out to the man (assuming owner/manager) who helped us air up a flat tire today! You have no idea how important your role was in getting my friend where he needed to be today. You made a challenging situation a bit better, and I’m unendingly grateful for your generosity.

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Sam Wilson

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Sam Wilson

Just giving a shout out to the man (assuming owner/manager) who helped us air up a flat tire today! You have no idea how important your role was in getting my friend where he needed to be today. You made a challenging situation a bit better, and I’m unendingly grateful for your generosity.

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J S

Mar 18, 2026

1.0

Google Review by J S

This campground looks great on the website but it is aging and has decrepit infrastructure and facilities. We had stayed there a few years back when the new owners bought it and were supposedly fixing it up and making improvements. During that stay the water was shut off for half a day due to a leak. This past summer we decided to give it another try and stayed here twice over the summer on a c... This campground looks great on the website but it is aging and has decrepit infrastructure and facilities. We had stayed there a few years back when the new owners bought it and were supposedly fixing it up and making improvements. During that stay the water was shut off for half a day due to a leak. This past summer we decided to give it another try and stayed here twice over the summer on a cross country trip. Honestly didn't notice anything different in the way of improvements (see pictures). Upon arrival the first time there was no electricity at the post of the site we were assigned. Since it was after 5pm there was no staff on-site so we called the office and left a message. Also FB messaged and a staff member on call responded and had us move to another site. Mild inconvenience but an inconvenience nonetheless. Before returning the second time I called in advance and told the staff member we wanted to avoid any issues with our designated site. They said there were no issues with electricity at the site and assured me we wouldn't have a problem. Ha! Electricity worked upon arrival but at some point overnight it stopped. Woke up with no electricity and walked around trying to find someone and finally found a staff member tending to the decrepit pool who was able to turn it back on. Needless to say we won't book another stay here at this aging campground with poor customer service.

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J S

Mar 18, 2026

1.0

Google Review by J S

This campground looks great on the website but it is aging and has decrepit infrastructure and facilities. We had stayed there a few years back when the new owners bought it and were supposedly fixing it up and making improvements. During that stay the water was shut off for half a day due to a leak. This past summer we decided to give it another try and stayed here twice over the summer on a c... This campground looks great on the website but it is aging and has decrepit infrastructure and facilities. We had stayed there a few years back when the new owners bought it and were supposedly fixing it up and making improvements. During that stay the water was shut off for half a day due to a leak. This past summer we decided to give it another try and stayed here twice over the summer on a cross country trip. Honestly didn't notice anything different in the way of improvements (see pictures). Upon arrival the first time there was no electricity at the post of the site we were assigned. Since it was after 5pm there was no staff on-site so we called the office and left a message. Also FB messaged and a staff member on call responded and had us move to another site. Mild inconvenience but an inconvenience nonetheless. Before returning the second time I called in advance and told the staff member we wanted to avoid any issues with our designated site. They said there were no issues with electricity at the site and assured me we wouldn't have a problem. Ha! Electricity worked upon arrival but at some point overnight it stopped. Woke up with no electricity and walked around trying to find someone and finally found a staff member tending to the decrepit pool who was able to turn it back on. Needless to say we won't book another stay here at this aging campground with poor customer service.

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J S

Mar 18, 2026

1.0

Google Review by J S

This campground looks great on the website but it is aging and has decrepit infrastructure and facilities. We had stayed there a few years back when the new owners bought it and were supposedly fixing it up and making improvements. During that stay the water was shut off for half a day due to a leak. This past summer we decided to give it another try and stayed here twice over the summer on a c... This campground looks great on the website but it is aging and has decrepit infrastructure and facilities. We had stayed there a few years back when the new owners bought it and were supposedly fixing it up and making improvements. During that stay the water was shut off for half a day due to a leak. This past summer we decided to give it another try and stayed here twice over the summer on a cross country trip. Honestly didn't notice anything different in the way of improvements (see pictures). Upon arrival the first time there was no electricity at the post of the site we were assigned. Since it was after 5pm there was no staff on-site so we called the office and left a message. Also FB messaged and a staff member on call responded and had us move to another site. Mild inconvenience but an inconvenience nonetheless. Before returning the second time I called in advance and told the staff member we wanted to avoid any issues with our designated site. They said there were no issues with electricity at the site and assured me we wouldn't have a problem. Ha! Electricity worked upon arrival but at some point overnight it stopped. Woke up with no electricity and walked around trying to find someone and finally found a staff member tending to the decrepit pool who was able to turn it back on. Needless to say we won't book another stay here at this aging campground with poor customer service.

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J S

Mar 18, 2026

1.0

Google Review by J S

This campground looks great on the website but it is aging and has decrepit infrastructure and facilities. We had stayed there a few years back when the new owners bought it and were supposedly fixing it up and making improvements. During that stay the water was shut off for half a day due to a leak. This past summer we decided to give it another try and stayed here twice over the summer on a c... This campground looks great on the website but it is aging and has decrepit infrastructure and facilities. We had stayed there a few years back when the new owners bought it and were supposedly fixing it up and making improvements. During that stay the water was shut off for half a day due to a leak. This past summer we decided to give it another try and stayed here twice over the summer on a cross country trip. Honestly didn't notice anything different in the way of improvements (see pictures). Upon arrival the first time there was no electricity at the post of the site we were assigned. Since it was after 5pm there was no staff on-site so we called the office and left a message. Also FB messaged and a staff member on call responded and had us move to another site. Mild inconvenience but an inconvenience nonetheless. Before returning the second time I called in advance and told the staff member we wanted to avoid any issues with our designated site. They said there were no issues with electricity at the site and assured me we wouldn't have a problem. Ha! Electricity worked upon arrival but at some point overnight it stopped. Woke up with no electricity and walked around trying to find someone and finally found a staff member tending to the decrepit pool who was able to turn it back on. Needless to say we won't book another stay here at this aging campground with poor customer service.

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