Upper Iowa Resort

10/14/2026

Pull up a chair 🪵🔥

We fell in love with these comfy adirondack style chairs, and now you will find them around the fire pit at each of our signature cabins.

They are the perfect spot to kick back, relax, and enjoy a cozy evening by the fire.

Leave your camping chairs at home - we've got you covered!

09/30/2026

this is not a drill

🚨 clear your schedule 🚨

there are only three weekends left to camp this year, and it is a lonnngg winter until we see you again in the spring 😭

no camper? no problem! we have a variety of cabins open to choose from with different sizes, layouts, and even a few pet friendly options for your stay!

📍 Dorchester, IA

09/29/2026

Fall on the Upper Iowa River

nestled in the river valley, way up in the northeast corner of Iowa, a spot with no cell service, you will find us.

📍 Upper Iowa Resort is a midwest destination along the banks of the scenic Upper Iowa River. We offer camping, cabins, and a wide range of amenities for guests looking to relax, explore, and enjoy the outdoors.

09/27/2026

Opening in October in Dorchester!

The wait is finally over! After overcoming a few bumps in the road, The Dorchester is opening our doors this October (exact date TBD). 🍂🎉
To everyone who has been doing drive-bys and peeking in our windows over the last few months, thank you for your incredible patience. We have built a true destination spot where rustic charm meets elegant dining, bringing you a unique experience built on grit and grace.

Give our page a Like and Share to help us spread the word. We cannot wait to serve you next month!🍸🥩

09/26/2026

from the middle to the back of the campground, you will find cabins, cottages, and campsites.

lazy landing, tahigwa haven, river's edge, sites 36-41, sandy point, paddle cove, restrooms and showers, seasonal campsites, playground

and that is a wrap for the campground tour! watch parts 1-4 on our page!

📍 Upper Iowa Resort
Dorchester, IA

09/22/2026

in the upper section, you will find a playground, seasonal campsites, and a few overnight sites with full hookups and a cement patio.

stay tuned for part 4

📍 Upper Iowa Resort
Dorchester, IA

09/18/2026

near the office you will find, timber ridge, showers and restrooms, ice, firewood, playground, canoe landing and sites 15-34

stay tuned for part 3

📍 Upper Iowa Resort
Dorchester, IA

09/16/2026

from the entrance of the campground to the office, you will find sites A-E, sand volleyball, basketball court, sites 1-14, beach and pool area

stay tuned for part ✌🏼

📍 Upper Iowa Resort
Dorchester, IA

09/13/2026

we get so many questions about this unique amenity 🏖

- zero entry sand bottom
- built in the 80s
- the water reaches 9' deep at the dock
- algae used to love the deep end, but we tried out a pond shade (safe for recreation, wildlife, and swimming) this year, and it worked so well!
- the water is drained in the spring to give us the chance to clean, add sand, and perform any maintenance needed

📍 Upper Iowa Resort - located in beautiful northeast Iowa with camping and cabins

09/05/2026

a little campground history - I would love to learn more about the history and see some photos of this place in the 80s and 90s.

📍 Upper Iowa Resort is a family owned campground located way up in northeast corner of Iowa near Dorchester with camping, cabins, river rentals, and lots of spaces to enjoy, including swimming, beach, multiple playgrounds, volleyball and basketball courts.