This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date list of indoor climbing and bouldering gyms in Iowa. This list was recently updated for 2020.
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Ames
Iowa State University – State Gym
2642 Union Dr.
Ames, IA 50011
515-294-6640
Iowa State University – Lied Recreation Athletic Center
518 Beach Rd.
Ames, IA 50011
515-294-7140
Cedar Falls
University of Northern Iowa Recreation Services
Wellness and Recreation Center 2301 Hudson Road
Cedar Falls, IA 50614
319-273-7120
Cedar Rapids
COE College – The Grotto
Eby Fieldhouse, 1220 1st Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319-399-8599
Davenport
Michaels Fun World Climbing Gym
354 W 76th St
Davenport, IA 52806
563-386-3826
Dubuque
Four Mounds Climbing Tower
4900 Peru Road
Dubuque, IA 52001
563-556-1908
Fairfield
Maharishi University of Management – Fitness and Recreation Center
1000 Granville Ave
Fairfield, IA 52557
641-472-1112
Grimes
Climb Iowa
3605 SE Miehe Drive
Grimes, IA 50111
515-986-2565
Iowa City
University of Iowa Recreational Services
309 S Madison St
Iowa City, IA 52242
319-335-9293
Kelley
Wall-Nut Creek Indoor Climbing Gym
27563 530th Ave.
Kelley, IA 50134
515-210-9940
Sioux City
Long Lines Family Rec Center Climbing Wall
401 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51102
712-224-5124
Waverly
The W at Wartburg College
100 Wartburg Blvd.
Waverly, IA 50677
319-352-8311