Grotto Campground

Camping is available from April through October, weather permitting. Drive-up accommodations only (no reservations). Sites are given on a first come, first served basis. PA is valid for 2 nights. No discounts on tent site. Credit cards accepted. Pets welcome.

Located 2 blocks west of Hwy 15 in West Bend on the North end of town.

• Pull-Thrus

• Partial Hookups

• 30 Amp Service

• Dump Station

• Tents

• Wi-Fi Access

• Restrooms

• Showers

• Picnic Tables

• BBQ

• Fire Rings

• Store

• Restaurant

• Biking

• Chapel Service

• Playground

• Pets Welcome

• Credit Cards

• Handicap Accessible

The Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption was recently named a Diocesan Shrine by the Bishop of Sioux City, R. Walker Nickless. This change is designation makes this pilgrimage site a destination Catholics and non-Catholics alike, as there are only two such shrines in Iowa. The Shrine is a composite of nine separate Grottos, each portraying a scene in the life of Christ. It includes the largest collection of precious stones and gems found anywhere in one location. This awesome beauty combined with the awe-inspiring message of the Grotto of the Redemption is beyond words. Applications have been submitted to make the Shrine a National Shrine as recognized by both the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Vatican.

Besides the Shrine we also have a Historical Village in town and The Villager, an old fashioned Soda Fountain. Please visit www.westbendiowa.com for a list of all attractions and information on each.

Stayed here in late July and had the campground to ourselves. Only has electric hookup. The restrooms and showers were clean but pretty basic. The Grotto itself is a MUST SEE attraction when going through Iowa. It truly is a diamond in an Iowa cornfield! A Catholic priest, Father Dobberstein, spent 42 years of his life, hand setting thousands ( maybe millions) of semiprecious stones in mortar. He built a 40 foot tall monument to his faith that covers a city block. This was the highlight attraction of my 5200 mile trip through the Midwest. Definitely WORTH the drive to West Bend Iowa!

WOW!!! This should be a must visit if you are anywhere near West Bend Iowa. The devotion of Fathers Dobberstein and Greving to build a stone monument to Christ and Mary is quite astonishing! We did one Monday night at their electric only campground in late July and had the place to ourselves. The restrooms were pretty clean and the showers were passable. I would rate them a B on the campground scale. The Grotto itself was an A++ in beauty and workmanship. I highly recommend taking the time to visit.