Mountain lions have been spotted in the area, according to one long-time camper who has spent over 100 nights at this Woodbury County Conservation Board campground. Southwood Conservation Area provides electric and water hookups for RVs, along with drinking water, restrooms, showers, and a dump station. The campground allows pets and campfires, with access available by car, boat, or on foot.
Recent upgrades have improved the facilities at this conservation area location. Campers can explore places to camp around Smithland for additional options in the region. The campground works well for RV campers who need hookups and don't mind the possibility of wildlife encounters.
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Map & DirectionsSouthwood Conservation Area is located in Iowa near Smithland
Address
3402 330th St. south of Smithland
Smithland, IA 51056
Coordinates
42.22000025 N
95.95400036 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 6/7/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 31 min from Sioux City, IA
- 1 hr 16 min from Omaha, NE
- 1 hr 40 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 2 hrs 2 min from Lincoln, NE
