Akron is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Iowa camping has to offer. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Akron. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.
$45 - $65 / night
"Clean lake with boating. Private lake so no fishing license required."
"I believe you can even rent or request a golf cart to make getting around easier.
The only regret I have is not staying longer. Truly a wonderful place.
Sprint/T-mobile data was around 56 Mbps down."
$22 - $26 / night
"Trails in the area give you a chance to stretch your legs. Convenient to the interstate, but that also means some highway noise if you are not in a hard sided camper."
"We had the best tent site on the grounds, corner spot with decent trees and distance, most other spots are right on top of each other."
$15 / night
"Water is centrally located.
Each site has electric. Some are 50 some are 30. All have 20A/110.
This is attached to a public park and next to a high school. It’s a very nice area."
"There are water spickets around and I'm not about dump stations. You are surrounded by a football field, two baseball fields and a nice children's playground."
$74 - $119 / night
"The drive from Omaha was so quick and easy. The park is beautiful with tons of trails and things to explore. The overlooks are great, you can see so much of the river."
"It's set at the edge of rolling wheat fields over looking the Missouri river. The woods are lush and full of deer, turkeys and other critters (also ticks...)."
$30 - $126 / night
"We pulled in after office ours and easily found several primitive walk up sites to choose from. We selected T45 for it’s proximity to a scenic Missouri River overlook and it’s flat, shaded ground."
"Need to pay the State Park entrance fee if you don't have an annual pass, but the campground is enjoyable. Close to recreational opportunities for the kids."
$10 - $20 / night
"There were vault/pit toilets close and regular restrooms with showers a little walk away (showers needed to be cleaned). Water spigot was close by too."
"Lots of trails, a little man made lake and a playground in the park for the kids. Beautiful hills and scenery and so quiet!"
$18 - $30 / night
"Scenic park is across the Missouri river from Sioux City, Iowa. It is easy to get to. Very friendly staff. Restrooms are kept clean. "
"This is our go to spot when we travel to Sioux City Iowa for basketball. Right across the river with a great view! Clean restrooms and showers! Third year here. Great staff too!"
"We enjoyed all the trails that the city of Le Mars offers. The shower house was exceptionally clean. The campground itself was clean and well kept."
"The lake is clean and very pretty. The shower house is newly renovated and very nice. One of our favorite places to stay at!!!!"
$30 / night
"A lot of places in Iowa are closed to camping until April or even May. I looked west and quickly found this."
"We rode our bike around and got an incredible workout with lots of hills.
Great views of the Missouri at the 3 state corners viewing area."
"This KOA just north of the Iowa border is first class. ! Friendly staff and perfect for kiddos. The pool and adventure area are right up your alley if traveling with kids."
"The dog park is not so well-maintained but was adequate and the pool was clean, and there is easy access to the freeway Both north and south"
ScoutThe site was in a pretty park with fire ring and picnic table. Electric didn’t work. The bathroom was fine but shower wasn’t clean.
GuideThis KOA has 5 types of RV sites, Tent sites and cabins. Lots of amenities for families including pool, mini-golf, corn hole, jump pad, playground. Trees and lots of grass, fire pits. 24 hrs accessible laundry, showers, very clean bathrooms. Super friendly staff.
TravelerAs a family, we felt like this was a great campground. It was full hook up with Wi-Fi for a reasonable price. We enjoyed all the trails that the city of Le Mars offers. The shower house was exceptionally clean. The campground itself was clean and well kept. What prevents this from being a full five star review was the beach it was really big but both nights that we were there, the cops had to come and remove people from the beach. The trash cans around the beach were completely over flowing by middle of the day Saturday and were never emptied. Overall, we really did enjoy the campground. We just will not stay on the beach side next time.
LegendThe women's restroom was filthy. Was going to stay here but decided not to give one toilet was clogged and filled with #2. Didn't bother to look at the second one given the state of the first and the floor. The park itself looked pretty nice and the price is super cheap....guess they don't use the funds to have the restrooms cleaned. Keep driving, there are more city parks further west to stay at or Sioux City to the east is another option depending on your direction of travel.
RangerI didn't camp here but stopped by to check it out as I was passing through. It's very quiet, if there is not a ball game happening. It's on the edge of town, not really walkable to anywhere. There are four spots, each with a concrete pad. There is an electric hookup at each site. There is a building onsite which is probably a restroom but I did not go inside.
My Verizon signal was very good here, over 100Mbit down. Strong 5G signal.
The website says the cost is $10 and can be paid at the Laurel City Office.
RangerLevel spots, water & electric. There is a dump station on site. Great Verizon and T-Mobile speeds here.
You must register online, and it's not easy to find the link. Here it is: https://properties.camping.com/dakota-city-cottonwood-cove-campground/Reservations
There is another review which says you pay the camp host, but they told me it must be done online now. The price in 2025 is $30/night for 30A (not sure if 50A is more), which I think is a little high considering you can camp in some beautiful spots for $30.
There is some kind of bathroom or shower house on site, but it requires a code and when I registered online it did not give me the code. There is quite a bit of traffic coming in and out of the small campground. Almost every camper has at least two cars parked with it, and people keep coming and going.
RangerLocated south of Yankton, SD and part of the South Dakota State Park system, this is a nice place to camp in a beautiful grove of cottonwood trees (I think). There are many campgrounds in the vicinity. This campground has 146 camping sites and 10 cabins. Bike/hike trails run through the woods and also along the water to Pierson Campground. There is a bandstand and 3 areas with playground equipment. Bathrooms have flush toilets and hot showers. There is a dump station along the road by the water. Individual sites have electricity but not water hookups. Hydrants are scattered throughout the campground. Wildlife in the area includes geese, ducks, turkeys, eagles, and beavers that I have seen. The sites are large and paved. No tent platforms, but two sites toward the back of the campground are designated for tents. I have visited 3 or 4 times and always in the Spring or Fall. This last trip was April and they just got the bathrooms/showers turned on. Other things to do: fishing, kayak or paddleboard, biking, and walking.
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/chief-white-crane-recreation-area/
GuideQuiet little campground. I only saw 3 sites, but there is room for 3 or 4 more. $10 per night and the Rangers came at about 3:30 pm to clean the vault toilet and collect my fee from the lockbox. It's about a half mile from a well traveled road, but as I write this it's 7 in the evening and there's no more traffic. I'm the only person in the campground. There's a hand pump water well. Give it a dozen pumps to get it going. I don't suppose it is potable water. There's a river behind and the sign says you can launch a kayak.
TravelerWell from where I come from this is considered a boat landing not a camping spot still going to Camp here don't want to keep driving it is a nice spot right on the river looks like there's spots you could put a tent I'm driving an RV
Camping near Akron, Iowa, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds nearby, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature and make lasting memories.
Camping near Akron, Iowa, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for family fun or a peaceful getaway.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Akron, IA offers a wide range of camping options, with 91 campgrounds and RV parks near Akron, IA and 2 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Akron, IA is Lazy H Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 7 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Akron, IA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 1 parks near Akron, IA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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