Activities Calendar 2026

Join us for our summer activities. Here’s what’s scheduled so far…

What: Camping, Kayaking, Fishing, Grilling, games, and campfires

Where: Harvest Farm Campground Resort

When: April - October 2026

Who: Literally everyone who wants to camp.

How: Bring your camper, tent, RV, Amish log cabin, friends and family, and camp to your heart’s content.

What: 4th of July celebration

Where: Mid campground

When: Saturday, July 4th 10PM

Who: All are welcome - Free & open to the public

How: Bring your friends and family and join us for a day of celebration. Have a picnic, fly kites, play games, and enjoy the fireworks display.


What: Labor Day Camper Garage Sale

Where: Campground

When: Saturday, Sept. 5th @ 8am-12pm

Who: Anyone who loves a great deal

How: Join us for a morning of discoveries. Where there’s a balloon, there’s a treasure to be found.

What: 27th annual Italian Fest

Where: Quonset Hut

When: Saturday, Sept 26th 5:30-8:00PM

Who: Seasonal campers & weekenders

How: Bring your favorite Italian dish, dessert, salad, bread, or beverage and join the end of season celebration!

What: Halloween Bruha Potluck, Pumpkin Carving, Trick-or-Treating

Where: Quonset Hut

When: Saturday, Oct. 17 - 5:30PM

Who: Campers who love Halloween

How: Costume up and bring your favorite dish to share. Bring your carved pumpkin for the contest. We’ll trick-or-treat after dinner. If you’re camping, don’t forget to decorate and bring treats for the trick-or treaters.

What: Closing day

Where: Campground

When: Sun, Oct 25 - 12:00PM

Who: Seasonal & Harvest Farm campers & staff

How: The water gets shut off at noon, so make sure your camper is winterized.

Seasonal Sites at Harvest Farm Campground

Join the Wait List for Your Chance at a Site

Dreaming of spending your weekends and summer days at Harvest Farm Campground? You’re not alone! Our seasonal camp sites continue to be one of the most popular ways to enjoy everything the campground has to offer—and for good reason.

Yes, all seasonal sites are full for the current season. But if you’re interested in becoming part of our seasonal camping family, now is the time to get on our Wait List.

How the Wait List Works

Each fall, at the end of the season in October, we determine which sites are available for the following season, and start calling campers on the waiting list. Some years we have several openings due to camper turnover. Other years, only one or two sites open up.

Because availability changes from year to year, the only way to be considered for a seasonal site is to complete an application and get on our wait list.

If you’re hoping to secure a seasonal site for next season, don’t wait until spring—get your application in now.

What’s so great about a seasonal site?

There’s something very special about seasonal camping. Instead of packing, hauling, and setting up every weekend, your camper is ready whenever you are. Seasonal sites come with full services, a five-star staff and lots of amenities. Learn more on our camping page.

Seasonal campers also enjoy:

  • Convenience – Arrive and relax without the hassle of setup each trip. Just drive in and camp.

  • More time outdoors – Spend more time enjoying your weekends and less time preparing for them

  • A home away from home – Many seasonal campers live here. Several come and stay for weeks at a time. And several work from here, too—both remote and local jobs. It’s your home, your space, your life, your address (3690 318th Ave, Cresco, IA 52136). And there’s a convenience store for all your grocery, camper, laundry, and entertainment needs,

  • Community – Build friendships and become part of our campground family… or not. You can get as involved as you like. There’s always something going on—for you and your family & friends… if you want.

  • Consistency – Make it your own! Return to your favorite place all season long.

Nestled on the scenic bluffs overlooking the Upper Iowa River, the campground offers breathtaking views, peaceful surroundings, and a one-of-a-kind natural setting that keeps campers coming back year after year. It’s a property unlike any other—where river valley views, wooded landscapes, and the beauty of Northeast Iowa create an unforgettable camping escape.

Ready to Join the Wait List?

If seasonal camping is something you’ve been considering, we encourage you to submit your application and reserve your place on the wait list.

Openings for the next season are determined in October, and we can only contact campers who have completed the application process.

We look forward to welcoming new seasonal campers as sites become available next season!

Questions about seasonal camping or the wait list? Contact us anytime, we’re happy to help.

Seasonal site vacancy for 2026

It’s a rare occurrence. In fact, it’s never happened before, but a seasonal site just became available for this season. Yes, we still have a waiting list, but everyone on it has either already settled into another campground or is not ready for a site right now.

If you or someone you know and love is interested in a seasonal site this year, we’d love to get you in. Complete the app or give us a call 563-885-8562 or complete the app AND give us a call. But don’t dawdle, IT’S TIME TO CAMP!

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It’s Official! Harvest Farm Campground is for Sale

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Located in the heart of Iowa’s breathtaking Driftless Bluff region, the award-winning, beautifully-landscaped, uniquely-situated Harvest Farm Campground Resort is on the market

  • Prime location

  • Established customer base

  • Turnkey operation with endless potential

  • All equipment, amenities, & infrastructure included

Whether you’re a dreamer ready to own your first campground or an investor looking to expand—this is your golden opportunity.

This unique property has tons of room for expansion and development—let your creativity run wild!

Imagine running a thriving & established campground where families create cherished memories while you enjoy the beauty of nature every day! This is not just a business opportunity; it’s a lifestyle!

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2025 Activities Calendar

Campground Activities so far. We’ll update the calendar as other events are scheduled, such as Corn Bags tournament, Hawaiian Luau, Prom Night, Camper Crawl, etc.

APRIL

  • Fri, April 7 - Campground open for Seasonals

  • Fri, April 14 - Campground open for public -

MAY

  • Fri-Mon, May 23-26 - Memorial Weekend (It’s early this year)

JUNE

  • Camping in full swing - make reservations, it gets busy.

JULY

  • Fri, July 4 - Candy Parade (6pm)

  • Fri July 4 - Fireworks (10pm)

  • Saturday, July 5 - Lighted Golf Cart parade (dusk)

AUGUST

  • Sat, Aug 30 - Labor Day Camper
    Garage Sale (8am-12pm)

SEPTEMBER

  • Camping still in full swing

  • TBD

OCTOBER

  • Sat, Oct 4 - 26th annual Italian Fest (5:30-8pm)

  • Sat Oct 18 - Halloween Potluck (5:30pm) & Trick-or-Treating (7pm)

  • Sun, Oct 26 - Close

2024 HFCR Activities Calendar

Here’s what’s going on this summer so far. We’ll update details and information as they become available. Look for more on our Facebook page.

July

  • Fri, July 5 - Light parade - dusk (9pm-ish)

  • Sat July 6 - Candy parade - 6:00pm

  • Sat July 6 - Fireworks - 10pm

August

  • Sat, Aug 10 - Luau in the Quonset

  • Sat, Aug 31 - Labor Day Camper Garage Sale

September

  • Sat, Sept 21 - 24th annual Italian Fest

October

  • Sat, Oct 12 - Halloween Pot Luck & Trick-or-Treating

  • Sun, Oct 20 - Campground closes