Skip A Way Resort campground
Skip A Way Resort
Reservations are accepted at Skip A Way Resort, allowing campers to secure their preferred camping spot in advance. This ensures a hassle-free experience and guarantees availability during peak seasons. It is advisable to make reservations early, especially if planning to visit on weekends or during holidays.
The best time of year to visit Skip A Way Resort in Iowa is during the summer months when the weather is typically warm and pleasant for outdoor activities. Campers can enjoy swimming in the resort's pool or fishing in the nearby pond. The campground also offers a playground, basketball court, and horseshoe pits for additional recreational opportunities.
While staying at Skip A Way Resort, campers should be cautious of poison ivy, as it can be found in certain areas of the campground. It is advised to familiarize oneself with the appearance of poison ivy and take necessary precautions to avoid contact. Overall, Skip A Way Resort in Iowa provides a great camping experience with its amenities, accepting reservations, and offering various recreational activities for campers to enjoy.
What's on-site at Skip A Way Resort
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 Skip A Way Resort, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbertson Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Dutton Cave County Park Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Duttons Cave Co Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Echo Valley Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Goeken Co Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Skip A Way Resort -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey River Near Eldorado | 421 cfs | → |
| Turkey River Above French Hollow Cr At Elkader | 935 cfs | → |
| Turkey River At Spillville | 152 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Ion | 233 cfs | → |
| Volga River At Littleport | 254 cfs | → |
| Upper Iowa River At Decorah | 391 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Skip A Way Resort -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Postville 5.5 Ne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lock & Dam 10 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Elma Iowa | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Caledonia | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Genoa Dam 8 | 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.
Parks
- Dutton Cave County Park
- Echo Valley State Park
- Lulls Park
- Goeken County Park
- Silver Springs County Park
- Volga River State Recreation Area
Boat launches
- River Street Clermont
- Canoe Road Fayette County
- County Highway B64 Fayette County
- Agate Road 10568, Clayton County
- Nature Road 14177, Fayette County
- Sunset Road Fayette County
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Western Boundary Of Effigy Mounds National Monument To Boundary Of Effigy Mounds National Monument
- The "Lower" Dam, Near The Confluence Of Coon Creek To Lane's Bridge
- The Town Of Bluffton To The "Lower" Dam, Near The Confluence Of Coon Creek
- The Minnesota-Iowa State Border To Ends Near The Town Of Bluffton, Iowa
- The Big Green River To The River's Mouth At The Mississippi River
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 Skip A Way Resort as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Skip A Way Resort
Can I make reservations at Skip A Way Resort?
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 Skip A Way Resort?
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 Skip A Way Resort.