Top Tent Camping near Allerton, IA

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Best Tent Sites Near Allerton, IA (11)

    Camper-submitted photo from Woodburn - Stephens Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodburn - Stephens Forest
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    Camper-submitted photo from Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board) - TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS
    Camper-submitted photo from Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board) - TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS
    Camper-submitted photo from Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board) - TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS
    Camper-submitted photo from Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board) - TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS
    Camper-submitted photo from Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board) - TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS
    Camper-submitted photo from Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board) - TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS

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    Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board) - TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS

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    Swan, Iowa

    Grant Park campground is closed until further notice for improvements.

    Improvements include adding electric sites, shower house, and water station. All sites are first come first serve and will cost $20 per night. Registration is required upon arrival at the campground entrance. Campers may stay in WCCB campgrounds for 14 days out of any 30 day period.

    Donated by Ferold and Dorothy Grant, this 150 acre park in northeast Warren County features a picnic shelter, a secluded pond, some wonderful woodland trails, and—new in 2018—10 primitive campsites!

    The picnic shelter is available for reservation by calling the WCCB office at (515) 961-6169.

    Grant Park has ten primitive campsites. There is a pit latrine in the campground. Water is not available. Reservations are not accepted. This campground is free of charge. Registration is required and is available at the campground entrance. Campers may stay in WCCB campgrounds for 14 days out of any 30 day period.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Union Ridge Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Union Ridge Conservation Area
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    Union Ridge Conservation Area

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    21 Saves
    Kirksville, Missouri

    Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

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        Otter Creek Park

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        Indianola, Iowa
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            Rathbun Marina

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            Moravia, Iowa

            This recreation area is part of Rathbun Lake

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              Camper-submitted photo from South Overlook (IA)
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              South Overlook (IA)

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              Pella, Iowa

              Overview

              North Overlook Picnic Shelter is located adjacent from North Overlook Campground on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 minutes from Knoxville, the Sprint car capital of the world. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, biking and viewing wildlife.____ For more information regarding the Army Corps of Engineers and the Lake Red Rock Project, click here:Lake Red Rock Website__

              Recreation

              Lake Red Rock offers excellent boating, water skiing and swimming opportunities. Miles of water trails for kayakers and canoeists are designated along the shoreline. Anglers will find crappie, walleye, largemouth and striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, northern pike and bluegill. Several miles of trails for hiking and biking are in the area. The 15 mile paved Volksweg Trail stretches west from Pella to the Des Moines River and to the Cordova Recreation Area.

              Facilities

              North Overlook Picnic Shelter is a conventional open shelter that offers 20 amp electrical service, picnic tables, an outdoor grill, fire ring, water fountain and nearby flush toilets.__ If your event is open to the public, greater than 100 people, involves live or amplified music, or if alcohol will be available to attendees, you may need an event permit. Click the link below to apply for an event permit:Special Event Permit __If shelter is not reserved, it is available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.Shelter occupancy is permitted until dusk.

              Natural Features

              Lake Red Rock is situated on the Des Moines River. Hardwood forests cover the lake shore at North Overlook, offering shade and scenic views. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. A wide variety of waterfowl, including the American White Pelican, migrates through the area in spring and fall. Bald eagles can be observed from November through March. White-tailed deer, turkeys and other small animals are commonly viewed around the lake.

              Nearby Attractions

              Des Moines, Iowa's capital, is an hour away, with numerous shopping and dining opportunities, museums and the Blank Park Zoo.

              Charges & Cancellations

              A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. Cancel or change reservations through recreation.com or by calling 1-877-444-6677. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.

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              $50 / night

              Camper-submitted photo from North Overlook Picnic Shelter (IA)

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              North Overlook Picnic Shelter (IA)

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              Pella, Iowa

              Overview

              South Tailwater Picnic Shelter is located on the Des Moines River on the south end of Red Rock Dam adjacent from the visitor center on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 minutes from Knoxville, the Sprint car capital of the world. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, biking and viewing wildlife.____ For more information regarding the Army Corps of Engineers and the Lake Red Rock Project, click here: Lake Red Rock Website __

              Recreation

              Lake Red Rock offers excellent boating, water skiing and swimming opportunities. Miles of water trails for kayakers and canoeists are designated along the shoreline. Anglers will find crappie, walleye, largemouth and striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, northern pike and bluegill. Several miles of trails for hiking and biking are in the area. The 15 mile paved Volksweg Trail stretches west from Pella to the Des Moines River and to the Cordova Recreation Area.

              Facilities

              South Tailwater Picnic Shelter is a conventional open shelter that offers 20 amp electrical service, picnic tables, an outdoor grill, and nearby flush toilets.__ If your event is open to the public, greater than 100 people, involves live or amplified music, or if alcohol will be available to attendees, you may need an event permit. Click the link below to apply for an event permit: Special Event Permit__ If shelter is not reserved, it is available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Shelter occupancy is permitted until dusk.

              Natural Features

              South Tailwater is situated on the south bank of the Des Moines River, offering scenic views. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. A wide variety of waterfowl, including the American White Pelican, migrates through the area in spring and fall. Bald eagles can be observed from November through March. White-tailed deer, turkeys and other small animals are commonly viewed around the lake.

              Nearby Attractions

              Lake Red Rock is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 minutes from Knoxville, the Sprint car capital of the world. Des Moines, Iowa's capital, is an hour away, with numerous shopping and dining opportunities, museums and the Blank Park Zoo.

              Charges & Cancellations

              A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. Cancel or change reservations through recreation.com or by calling 1-877-444-6677. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.

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              $50 / night

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            Recent Tent Reviews In Allerton

            127 Reviews of 11 Allerton Campgrounds


            • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Paho
              August 28, 2024

              Lake Paho

              Sparsly Used Dark sky Campsite

              Very nice view of the lake, lots of campsites around the lake. Not many lights around and no big cities and a low horizon so it’s a good place to visit for a visual observation night with a telescope or binos. Only one other camper at my campsite when I visited, so it’s a good weekend retreat from the city life. This is a primitive campsite; there are two waterless bathrooms and 8 or so gravel spots at site B on the Eastern side of the lake.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Howell Station
              May 7, 2024

              Howell Station

              Large spacious campground

              Well maintained campground with mature shade trees. Gravel sites, a little bit of leveling required. Poor Verizon cell signal, no internet signal. Not much natural privacy between sites, but sites were well spaced apart. Paved trail nice for biking and walking. Fishing nearby and the Dutch themed town of Pella is a short drive and a must see. Bathrooms and showers were nice, clean. Handicap camp site and bathhouse available. Firewood for sale at front gate. The potable water available at the dump station was clear and good for drinking. Dump station is easily accessible. Dumpsters were positioned around the campground. Staff was friendly. The night we stayed, there was a severe weather threat, and the staff, at the end of the night, had unlocked the storm shelters (utility area in the middle of the bathhouses) should the need arise. We ended up having to seek shelter because of a tornado warning.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Lakeside Casino RV Park
              October 31, 2023

              Lakeside Casino RV Park

              Decent place to spend the night

              RV park is relatively quiet and easy to get into. The concrete in our site was in poor condition, it had crumbled leaving a dip in the pad. The cable didn’t work, but electric and water had no issues. Easy on and off to the interstate. There is only one garbage dumpster near the entrance and we didn’t see a camp host on site or anybody to check in with. We stayed just one night on our way through the area and were comfortable.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Eveland Access
              October 26, 2023

              Eveland Access

              Glendale Access

              20 bucks a day you submit your fill out sheet at the service area and drop it off in a drop box.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Lakeside Co Park
              October 18, 2023

              Lakeside Co Park

              Nice lake, but run down campsites.

              First, there is no dump station! All sites have water and electricity with 20, 30, and 60 amp plugs. The sites are 20 dollars. The campsites located near the entrance are pull-through but need maintenance. The campsites along the lake will support short to medium length RVs or trailers, and all are back in. As of this posting, all are not level and in poor condition. The city of Huneston, Iowa is a few minutes away and has several gas stations and a grocery store.

            • Camper-submitted photo from East Lake Co Park
              August 26, 2023

              East Lake Co Park

              Newer so campground still being established

              The campground was clean and quiet with water and electricity at each site. The dump station was set aside from the camp sites. The trees at the campground were recently planted so no shade. The best part is that there is plenty of room between camp sites so your not camping on top of your neighbors. Playground and bathrooms on site.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Criss Cove County Park
              July 26, 2023

              Criss Cove County Park

              Hot hot hot

              Cute little campground by the pond. We arrived pretty late. Cute campground, but boy oh boy is it muggy. Between the heat and the pond near by be sure you’re prepared for damp, muggy, and buggy conditions. Otherwise cute little place. There is a bathroom- I didn’t need it but its there!

            • Camper-submitted photo from Elk Rock Campground And Boat Ramp — Lake Red Rock
              June 5, 2023

              Elk Rock Campground And Boat Ramp — Lake Red Rock

              Perfect Weekend Getaway for EVERYONE!

              This park is beautiful with plenty to do and see. We camped out at site 82 which is a non-electric site and close to a Red Rock Lake shoreline. Spots are pretty close but they perfectly have grass tall enough to give you some privacy between spots. I was never bothered by either neighbors. The grass also gives you a path to the water spout. The staff member at the front was such a gentlemen and helped us with our firewood. There are some walking paths down to the lake which you can fish from. The views by the lake are beautiful too. The only thing to keep in mind with this spot is it is as far away from the bathrooms as possible. I, personally, didn't mind, but wanted to make note of it. We will be returning to this park. 

              Restrooms: Cleaner than I expected! And they are not port-a-potty type bathrooms, plumbing with nice stalls, toilets and sinks. 

              Dog-friendliness: My dog LOVED this campground. We kept her on a long-line stake(per parks' guidelines) and she had plenty of room to roam. 

              Picnic area: A picnic table is provided but they are older, so I recommend bringing your own table cloth and some towels or something for the seats.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Ridge Camping
              April 23, 2023

              Prairie Ridge Camping

              Good overnight

              This appears to be a new campground with full hookups and drive thru’s. Well leveled gravel. Good scenery. No evidence of out buildings, showers etc. Very quiet.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Quail Ridge Campground
              April 19, 2023

              Quail Ridge Campground

              Clean, Conveniently Located, Level Park

              Park has underwent a full makeover. Electrical, plumbing, surfaces all have been updated. Level, full-hookup, pull-through sites. First come first serve basis, always sites available unless if a holiday or abnormally buys traffic.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Ridge Camping
              January 20, 2023

              Prairie Ridge Camping

              Family Owned Campground

              Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to have this property on our platform. Featuring 12 RV sites and a camper rental, these's plenty of options to choose from. Book your stay and come back here to leave a review.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Run RV Park
              December 27, 2022

              Buffalo Run RV Park

              Cute and quaint

              This campground is close to I35 and makes a great stop on road trips if you're heading south! Affordable and quiet.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Little River Recreation Area
              October 28, 2022

              Little River Recreation Area

              Off the beaten path and very quiet

              General: This small county park (16 electric, 14 tent sites plus three cabins) is not reservable which might be an issue on summer weekends but on a Sunday in April, was no problem. Including us, only three sites were occupied. The rates are very reasonable -$15 for electric, and $12 for tent sites. 

              Site Quality/Facilities: Each site has a generous-sized picnic table and fire ring. Some sites are better than others, however. Sites 2 and 3 (both electric) are sloped down and the driveway is a bit overgrown. No physical separation between sites which when we were there was not an issue but might be when more crowded. Some of the sites have a direct water view but again, some are more sloped than others. 

              Bathhouse: A short hike uphill from all sites but it was very clean when we were there. The showers also looked clean, but I did not use them so cannot comment on how well they worked. 

              Activities/Amenities: Fishing! We saw a few boats on the water when we were there and there were two docks, one of them handicapped accessible. Swimming is not allowed but there is a nice day-use area not far down the road with a nice beach and picnic area. There are also horseshoe pits and a small but very nice playground. No hiking trails that I could discern. There was also a small little free library. 

              When we were there, we appreciated the quiet, out-of-the-way setting. It is close to the town of Leon but we circumvented it on the way in and out so I don’t know what services might be available.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Howell Station
              September 6, 2022

              Howell Station

              All Around Pleasant Campground

              Humble campground. There are lots of electric sites available for RVs and the sites are all very flat. There is ample grass area. The bathrooms and showers are well kept. The grounds have play sets and swings for kids. There are some great paved paths to walk or bike. It's a good place to fish or bird watch.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Crowder State Park Campground
              August 25, 2022

              Crowder State Park Campground

              Nice park and campground

              Very nice area. The camping spots are relatively level and are mainly concrete or asphalt. The park hosts are friendly and helpful. The bathrooms and showers are very very clean. Even the vault bathroom next to our site wasn’t that nasty.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board) - TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS
              August 24, 2022

              Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board) - TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS

              Incorrect Info on The Dyrt app

              I was searching for free campsites on The Dyrt app and this place showed in the results. Yet, in the description, this place says it charges $20/night. It's really irritating when a place shows up in the results, after I already selected the search criteria filters, then drive all the way to a place and find out the information on the app wasn't accurate. Why am I spending thirty-one thing dollars per month on this app lol?

            • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground
              July 25, 2022

              Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground

              Overnight stop

              This was our very first night with our rental RV, so we were pretty clueless. :) We enjoyed the ease of our pull-thru site, although ours and most of the others were fairly open. The park itself has a nice lake, and the bathroom/showers were decent. A good overnight on the way to the Ozarks from MN

            • Camper-submitted photo from Crowder State Park Campground
              July 25, 2022

              Crowder State Park Campground

              Nice, but some pretty small sites

              This worked great as an overnight stop on our way to MN. We were there midweek during the off-season, so our nice pull-thru site was fine. Some sites were small and open. Bathrooms were closed for the season, but the building looked pretty new.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Mine Pond Campground — Stephens State Forest
              July 7, 2022

              Mine Pond Campground — Stephens State Forest

              Vibrant Iowa forest in summer

              I tent camped at “Mine Pond Campground” in Stephen’s State Forest in July 2022. I arrived about 8:15pm and had about 45 minutes of daylight to pitch camp. The campground feels deep in a vibrant Iowa forest surrounded by lush greenery. That said, mosquitoes swarmed me instantly. And “Mine Pond” is a small muddy pond without the most remote possibility of swimming. The pond kind of seems too small to fish but maybe. A storm blew in around dark and it rained much of the night. The frogs sang loudly deep into the night (see my video for the audio), which I enjoyed. A pair of barred owls hooted and laughed in the dark trees. I departed early while it was still dark. I don’t think I’ll return to this place.

            • Camper-submitted photo from South Fork Marina
              June 13, 2022

              South Fork Marina

              Closed indefinitely

              Campground no longer exist, it’s over grown, it would be a good stealth campsite if u don’t mind trespassing



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