Park Finder › Iowa › Wilson Island State Recreation Area Wilson Island State Recreation Area
Iowa State Recreation Area · Pottawattamie County
County Pottawattamie
Camping Yes
RV hookups Electric & water
About Wilson Island State Recreation Area 544 acres of cottonwood stands along the Missouri River, named for Governor George Wilson. Secluded campsites, hiking and picnic ground, with open country that draws wildlife right through the park.
Things to do 🥾 Hiking 🚲 Biking 🛶 Paddling 🎣 Fishing ⛵ Boating 🏹 Hunting Amenities & facilities 🏕️ Campsites 🚿 Showers 👥 Group Sites 🚤 Boat Ramp 🚐 RV Dump Station RV / campsite hookups ⚡ Electric & Water ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups Camping options Standard Electric Standard Non-Electric Youth Group Only 🎒 Gear up for Wilson Island State Recreation Area Popular gear for what this park offers:
As an Amazon Associate, Park Finder earns from qualifying purchases.
All 56 Iowa parks →
🗺️ Open Park Finder — filter by activity, amenity & distance, compare parks, and see live weather
Park facts from Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Descriptions are original.
Data updated 2026-08-19.
This is an independent guide, not affiliated with Iowa DNR.Support Park Finder — it keeps the site running.