Field of Dreams Movie Site
Dyersville, IA
The farmhouse and ballfield from the 1989 film, still among the Iowa cornfields. Bring a glove.
The Field of Dreams Movie Site near Dyersville, Iowa, is the filming location of the 1989 film “Field of Dreams,” which is based on W. P. Kinsella’s novel “Shoeless Joe.” It was filmed in 1988 on the Lansing family farm and part of the neighboring field; the farmhouse, the ball field and the corn can still be seen today. Dyersville is about 40 km (25 miles) west of Dubuque and roughly 320 km (200 miles) west of Chicago.
According to Travel Awaits, visiting the field is free; house tours run daily in season and cost a fee. The official website says the field is open from sunrise to sunset year-round, weather permitting; it may be closed for private rentals or events, so check the schedule (as of October 2026). Parking is on grass or gravel, payment is cashless only, outside food and drink are not allowed, and dogs must be on a leash. An MLB game was played here again on August 13, 2026, and a new baseball complex is being developed.
For RVs: camping on the property is prohibited under a city ordinance. An older report from 2008 lists the county park New Wine Park (26 sites with water and electricity) and the Tri-State Raceway RV Park in Earlville for campers; verify current details in advance.
- Nearest town
- Dyersville, IA
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 42.4983, -91.0551
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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- Fillmore Recreation Area CampgroundCampsite14 mi from Field of Dreams Movie Site · 18 pitchesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Sandy Bottoms-UpMotorhome stopover15 mi from Field of Dreams Movie Site · 50 pitchesTentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Whitetail Bluff Camp & ResortMotorhome stopover17 mi from Field of Dreams Movie SiteMotorhomes
- Swiss Valley County Park CampgroundCampsite17 mi from Field of Dreams Movie Site · 60 pitchesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Grant River CampgroundCampsite21 mi from Field of Dreams Movie Site · 73 pitchesTentsElectricityShowersWaste disposal
- Rustic Barn Campground & RV ParkMotorhome stopover23 mi from Field of Dreams Movie SiteMotorhomes
All campsites in Iowa · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Field of Dreams Movie Site?
Field of Dreams Movie Site is in Dyersville, IA, at GPS 42.4983, -91.0551. It is about 20 mi from Dubuque.
Can you camp near Field of Dreams Movie Site?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is New Wine Park Campground, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 80 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Field of Dreams Movie Site?
Field of Dreams Movie Site is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Giant baskets and infinity rooms: a Midwest oddities run.
What is there to see near Field of Dreams Movie Site?
Places worth a stop nearby: Fenelon Place Elevator (20 mi), Backbone State Park (26 mi), Maquoketa Caves State Park (30 mi) and Galena Historic Downtown (32 mi).
When is the best time to visit Field of Dreams Movie Site?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)