Hickory Hills Park - La Porte City campground
Hickory Hills Park - La Porte City
Reservations are accepted at Hickory Hills Park, allowing visitors to secure a spot in advance. It is recommended to make reservations early, especially during peak seasons, to ensure availability. The best time to visit the campground is during the spring and summer months when the weather is mild, and the park is bustling with activity.
While camping at Hickory Hills Park, campers should be cautious of some specific considerations. It is important to follow all park rules and regulations, including proper disposal of waste and adherence to quiet hours. Additionally, campers should be mindful of wildlife in the area and take necessary precautions to prevent encounters with potentially dangerous animals. Overall, Hickory Hills Park offers a wonderful camping experience with its beautiful surroundings, amenities, and recreational opportunities, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts seeking a memorable outdoor retreat.
What's on-site at Hickory Hills Park - La Porte City
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 Hickory Hills Park - La Porte City, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. F. Clark Co Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Mcfarlane Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Rodgers County Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Deerwood City Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Minne Estema Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Hickory Hills Park - La Porte City -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf Creek Near Dysart | 232 cfs | → |
| Black Hawk Creek At Hudson | 253 cfs | → |
| Cedar River At Waterloo | 4,140 cfs | → |
| Cedar River At Cedar Falls | 4,030 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Elberon | 136 cfs | → |
| Wapsipinicon River At Independence | 1,850 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Hickory Hills Park - La Porte City -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo 1.9 Sse | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Waterloo Snow | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cedar Falls 0.4 Wnw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Waterloo Municipal Airport | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Grundy Center | 1.0 in | 0.1 in | → |
| Belle Plaine | 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
- Casey's Paha State Preserve
- T F Clark State Park
- Mcfarlane State Park
- Deerwood Park
- Bontrager Park
- Sulentic Park
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 Hickory Hills Park - La Porte City as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Hickory Hills Park - La Porte City
Can I make reservations at Hickory Hills Park - La Porte City?
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 Hickory Hills Park - La Porte City?
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 Hickory Hills Park - La Porte City.