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Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground

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Modern Shower building and restrooms are open for the season, dump station and water are on

If you are unable to reserve a cabin online because the reservation window has closed, you must call the park office at 515-359-2539 regarding cabin availability. All last minute cabin rentals must be a minimum of 2 nights, are handled by park staff and must be done prior to arriving at the park.

Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground, near Otho, Iowa, is a fantastic spot for those who love the great outdoors. With a mix of tent sites, RV spots, and cozy cabins, it caters to a variety of camping styles, making it a popular choice for families and friends alike.

The campground is known for its beautiful hiking trails that offer stunning views and a chance to connect with nature. Visitors often rave about the scenic routes, with one camper noting, “The hiking is so good, it’d be silly to worry about much of anything down here.” You’ll find picnic tables and fire rings at most sites, perfect for evening gatherings and s'mores under the stars.

Amenities include clean bathrooms and showers, which campers appreciate after a long day of exploring. While there’s no WiFi, many find it refreshing to unplug and enjoy the tranquility of the park. Just be sure to download any entertainment before you arrive, as cell service can be spotty once you’re deep in the park.

Dolliver Memorial State Park is also a great base for kayaking and fishing, with a newly rebuilt boat ramp that makes access easy. Whether you’re hiking, fishing, or just soaking in the peaceful surroundings, this campground offers a welcoming atmosphere for all who visit.

Description

DNR - Parks

Dolliver Memorial State Park

Located along the scenic Des Moines River Valley, Dolliver Memorial State Park spreads across 614 acres boasting unique bluffs, canyons, flatlands, ancient Native American mounds and an abundance of exploration opportunities.

The old Group Camp is no longer available to rent. Lodge renters will need to be out by 10:30 P.M. when the park closes. Cabin check out time is 11:00 A.M. on your last day, and you don't need to find anyone to check out. Cabin renters need to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, toiletry items and dinnerware. Renters are responsible for cleaning up and for any damages.

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Location

Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground is located in Iowa

Directions

From Fort Dodge go south on Nelson Ave / P59 to T Corner and turn left or head East on D33 and follow to park. From Lehigh take 290th or D43 northwest out of town turn right onto Dolliver Park Ave/D33 and follow to the park.

Address

2757 Dolliver Park Ave.
Lehigh, IA 50557

Coordinates

42.39154511 N
94.08033582 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Poor
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Reservable
Showers
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

Contact

General Info

Reservations

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Drive Time

52 min from Ames
1 hr 20 min from Des Moines
1 hr 34 min from Waterloo
1 hr 54 min from Sioux City

Jeannie D.

Guide

Reviewed May. 25, 2023

Love Dolliver

One of my favorite hiking spots! Camping here is comfortable enough. Sites can be a little squat in the middle loops, and no fhu. Antenna coverage is fine for catching your evening weather report, but cell service cuts out as you drive down into the park, and does not resume until you come back up and out. There's no wifi, and I'm not sure how satellite service would fare down here. Our Dish barely kept up with the antenna, so I'm guessing satellite's a meh. If you have anything you'd like to listen to or watch, download it before going in. But, honestly, the hiking is so good, it'd be silly to worry about much of anything down here. I rarely do.

Lorraine H.

Scout

Reviewed Nov. 5, 2021

Beautiful and tranquil

Dolliver State Park was our maiden voyage in our travel trailer and it was obvious we were pitiful newbies! The park's beauty and tranquility did get disturbed a couple times when our dogs got loose (newbs!). The park staff were friendly and very helpful as were our fellow campers. The sites are mostly level with picnic tables and fire rings. Sites range from shady to sunny and the reservation website depicts the sites with a small photo and details about the amount of slope and shade. Cell service was good but no WiFi without a hotspot for us. We had fun, learned a lot and plan to camp here again!

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blaycee

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 2, 2021

Smaller but nice

We have a smaller camper and got lucky to fit into a smaller spot that backed up to the woods. We both grew up around here and have always kayaked,fished,hiked, tent camped in the park. Love the scenic trails, there’s so many. Good for pictures. Also they rebuilt the boat ramp and it’s really nice now. Nice river to kayak, not as scenic as some but fun even though the rivers low. There’s 2 cabins you can rent which I did a couple times years ago, they are clean with kitchen. Overall nice park.

Month of VisitApril

Randi

Traveler

Reviewed Dec. 17, 2020

Scenic Hiking

Beautiful views, wonderful trails, cramped campground, poor tent camping conditions.

Brandi M.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 22, 2020

Beautiful Fall Scenery

Loved it! Both our teenage boys agree it was one of the top 3 places on our South Dakota trip. We would definitely stay here again!!!

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Lori N.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 20, 2020

We Love this park!

The RV parking area isn't really big, but all sites are great & feel private, especially the outer ones. We have never stayed in the cabins, but they look nice & well kept. Bathrooms & showers are nice. We LOVE the hiking trails. Some can be a pretty good workout & steep for a 61 year old, but they are do-able & have resting benches a long the way. There are some beautiful old bridges if you get on the right trails😁 Wifi is virtually non-existent there, but it is nice to be "unplugged" We have a DVD player & watch old movies if its raining. We wish the park cut-up it's own firewood & offered it for sale (there are plenty downed trees available) It would be an extra income for them. As it is, you can't bring in any wood outside the area because of the Elm Tree Borer possibly being transported, so you will need to go to Ft Dodge to buy some (Menards & possibly some gas stations) have bundles you can buy. It would be so much easier right at the park, like some places we go in Minnesota. We live an hour away and come just to hike sometimes. Nice, quiet place

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Brian W.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 14, 2019

Nice and clean

Nice clean park, if passing through Iowa it's a nice overnight. A little loud if tent camping. Area not large enough to separate hard shell campers and tent campers. Plenty of fly's and mosquitoes, plenty of shade.

Emily

Guide

Reviewed May. 19, 2018

Nice, scenic park!

We had a nice and cold adventure camping Easter weekend this year (March 31). Wish we would have rented one of the cute little cabins that have fire places. This park has great hiking trails.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground?

Camping at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground can cost between $15.00 and $50.00 depending on the site.

Does Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground?

Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 65 feet.

Are fires allowed at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground?

There are 25 campsites at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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