Stone State Park sits in the wooded hills on the northwest edge of Sioux City, a surprisingly tree-covered pocket of terrain given how close it sits to the city. The campground runs across three distinct sections: electric hookup sites along the main access road, a small cluster of sites at the top of the hill near the restrooms, and a larger set of primitive tent sites near a CCC-built cabin. Sites in the lower loop sit close together with little vegetation between them, so campers who value separation may want to request the upper sites. The access road has drawn repeated mentions in reviews, and the park flags rough conditions, so lower-clearance vehicles should be prepared.
Shade is consistent throughout. Large trees cover most sites, which campers have noted is welcome during Iowa's humid summers. The Bear and Buffalo trails give hikers access to ridge terrain with views over the river floodplain. Cell coverage is limited across the park, with multiple reviewers reporting only one bar on both Verizon and AT&T, so downloading trail maps before arrival is worth doing. The trail network is not well-labeled on the ground, which compounds the navigation challenge without a signal.
Bathroom conditions have varied across visits. Lee D. noted the bathrooms were clean with lids on the toilets, while other reviewers have found showers in worse shape. The campground is open April through December, with electric, water, and sewer hookups available for RVs up to 40 feet. Nightly rates run $14 to $50 depending on site type. Campers looking for more polished facilities can compare campgrounds around Stone State Park or consider Sioux City North KOA as a full-hookup alternative nearby.
Description
Stay overnight in one of three camping cabins or at the park’s campground. Camping cabins contain heating and air conditioning, but do not offer sanitary facilities. The cabins are located near the campground, which contains electric sites, a large youth group campsite and a modern restroom and shower building. One-fourth of the campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and advance reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Stone State Park.
Stone State Park is an urban wildlife sanctuary on the edge of Sioux City and the heart of the Loess Hills. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built many of the park’s structures in the 1930s including entrance portals, the Calumet shelter, and a rustic stone lodge. Visitors can explore the natural history of the park by walking its many of miles trails, looking for wildlife and birds, or at the nearby Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. Overnight in one of three camping cabins or at the park’s campground. Camping cabins contain heating and air conditioning, but do not offer sanitary facilities. The cabins are located near the campground, which contains electric sites, a large youth group campsite and a modern restroom and shower building. One-fourth of the campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and advance reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Stone State Park.
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Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
This campground is 100 percent reservable and accepts reservations April 1 - October 31 until 10:00 pm CST the day of arrival.
The campground is closed each year from November 1 - March 31.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsStone State Park Campground is located in Iowa near North Sioux City
Directions
From Interstate 29, take exit 151, which is Hwy. 12 north. Go north on Hwy. 12 approximately 4 miles to the park entrance.
Address
5001 Talbot Road
Sioux City, IA 51103
Coordinates
42.55700072 N
96.47000018 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 6/30/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 6/30/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 11 min from Sioux City, IA
- 1 hr 7 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 1 hr 30 min from Omaha, NE
- 2 hrs 16 min from Lincoln, NE
