Victory Park campground
Victory Park
Campground amenities at Victory Park include a playground, picnic shelters, restroom facilities, and access to a boat ramp for water activities. The camping area has 60 campsites with electric hookups available, with the option for both reservation and first-come-first-serve.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was once the site of an ancient Native American settlement. Visitors can explore the history of the Meskwaki people by visiting the nearby Meskwaki Cultural Center and Museum.
The best time of year to visit Victory Park camping area is during the late spring and early fall, with average temperatures ranging from 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit. During this time, visitors can enjoy the changing foliage and cooler weather while participating in outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and boating.
What's on-site at Victory Park
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Victory Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubinger Landing Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Warsaw City Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Carthage City Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Canton City River Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Mississippi Riverfront Rv Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Victory Park -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines River At St. Francisville | 7,270 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Wayland | 55 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Marcelline | 35 cfs | → |
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 27 cfs | → |
| Skunk River At Augusta | 2,980 cfs | → |
| La Moine River At Colmar | 257 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Victory Park -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Madison | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lock And Dam-Mississippi River | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Dallas City 3.0 Sse | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Donnellson | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Augusta | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| La Harpe 0.7 E | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Victory Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Victory Park
Can I make reservations at Victory Park?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Victory Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Victory Park.