Top Tent Camping near Badger, IA

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Best Tent Sites Near Badger, IA (5)


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145 Reviews of 5 Badger Campgrounds


  • Pat F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Don Williams Park
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Don Williams Park

    Quite and nice

    Very quite and nice campground, we camped on top of the hill in tents it was awesome view and potable drinking water next to camp, bathrooms and shower facilities was clean and nice

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dows Pool Park & Campground
    Sep. 28, 2024

    Dows Pool Park & Campground

    Shady, quiet campground with electric & water hookups and a dump station

    I only drove through here I did not camp. It was quiet and the sites were shaded. I saw water, electricity and a picnic table at every site. The pads are gravel and very level.

    You can easily bike into town.

    There is a dump station.

    I had 3 bars of Verizon 4G which provided 70 down and 12 up.

    On T-mobile I had 5 bars of 5G and 100 down and 7 up.

  • George H.
    Camper-submitted photo from University 40
    May. 17, 2024

    University 40

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  • Greg K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Alden riverview campground
    May. 5, 2024

    Alden riverview campground

    15$! Alden Riverview Campground

    30/50/110 power. Drinking water and dump onsite but not on sites. Wifi! Hot showers, playground,boat launch,fire pits,grills,good camp host.town is right there 2 bars and restaurants. Gas station I think was 8 blocks up to the right. Been hard to find all this for 15 bucks a day!

  • Pam H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Grotto Campground
    Sep. 5, 2023

    Grotto Campground

    Nice quiet camping

    Stopped for the night , so I could see the Grotto in the morning. Very clean restrooms/showers. Only one other camper here. Shaded spots, great Wi-Fi, good cell service. Next to train tracks but only one train came by and it wasn’t loud. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area. You pay at the gift shop across the street. $20 for RV and $10 for tent.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park
    Jun. 22, 2023

    The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park

    Nice place to stop while visiting the Grotto

    We stayed at the Grotto of the Redemption RV park for two nights. We were in our class C while slowly making our way across the country. We had no problems getting a spot here. There are two areas. One is very close to a train line, which runs infrequently. Sites are grass, level, and reasonably well maintained. All sites are pull through. Only electrical hookups are available at the sites. This is in good condition. There is fresh water and a dump station available. Each site has a nice grassy area and there are plenty of large trees. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a park nearby with a playground. 

    The RV park is near the Grotto. The Grotto is a fascinating achievement worth a look if you are in the area.

    We had 2 bar LTE with Verizon. Our hotspot was usable and performed very well. Campground wifi was not available.

    We enjoyed our brief stay at this campground. We will stay again when traveling this way.

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Featherstone County Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Featherstone County Park

    Snug

    Snug if you have slide outs, must watch to see you don't hit neighbor's trailer as you extend. Awnings literally touch neighbors. Crazy good time, if that's what you're into. I like the cabins!

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Lake County Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Spring Lake County Park

    Family Tradition

    We love to return here every year! 

    Recently updated two-way fresh-fill/santiary dump station. There is Ice Cube Consessions and the skating rink from Memorial Day through Labor Day every year. Great long-term hosts really make this park feel like going home.

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Joe Sheldon County Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Joe Sheldon County Park

    Beautiful hiking!

    This is a lovely and expanding park. Spacious, level pull through sites with full hookups. Decent Verizon coverage. Shower houses could use updates.

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Briggs Woods Park

    Pretty place

    Nice camp, decent sites, GREAT buddy sites! Cell service is null, and no wifi. We do love the hiking over here!

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy County Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Kennedy County Park

    Getting away from it ALL!

    Decent smaller county park with newly installed blacktop trail around lake and golfcourse next door. No cell service provider functions in this park. The WIFI is shared between dozens of sites, speed averages right around 5mps. The rest of everything out here is WONDERFUL! Great neighbors, wildlife, the trail, fishing, boating, the playground… everything else is wonderful.

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Dolliver Memorial State Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Dolliver Memorial State Park

    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.

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ledges State Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Ledges State Park

    It's okay

    Great vibes. Camp's pretty far from the bones of the park, but the hike's relatively plesant. Cell coverage is terrible out here, and there is no WIFI to help keep people connected.

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Webster County Kennedy Park Campground
    May. 25, 2023

    Webster County Kennedy Park Campground

    No Service

    Great sites, phenomenol hosts. LOVE the playground, and the culture; this is home during the summer months. Terrible WIFI, absolutely no cell coverage out here. Not sure how they justify raising camping rates here if the ameneties do not reflect modern needs for family enjoyment. Yes we like smores, and watching the birds, and fishing, and hiking; but so help me, we like our Netflix too, and I sure would like to be able to watch the weather report. Even Dish coverage is spotty out here. It's weird, we're not down in a valley or anything. Not sure why this is such a dead zone out here.

  • Lory B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gordon Prange City Park
    Mar. 18, 2023

    Gordon Prange City Park

    gordon prange campground

    hope you like flooding and bugs all over the bathrooms.the city clerk was nice to your face but not when your back is turned , but other than that the town people are very nice

  • d
    Camper-submitted photo from University 40
    Mar. 1, 2023

    University 40

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  • Elza S.
    Camper-submitted photo from University 40
    Feb. 17, 2023

    University 40

    Excellent!

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  • a
    Camper-submitted photo from Smidt Campground
    Jul. 18, 2022

    Smidt Campground

    Started ok

    Great clean place, but not EVERYONE is to follow the Rules. And within 2 months the rent increases. Not impressed. Website shows wifi, but you've got to pay an extra 100$ month?

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    Jul. 1, 2022

    Briggs Woods Park

    Decent County Park, and the price is right!

    This is a county park that is was well wooded and quite busy on a June Friday night.  Lots of local folks.  Stayed at the front-end of the part where apparently the sites are a little closer together than the rear sites.  Was passing through on a cross country trip so only stayed on one night.  Site with full hook-ups was only $30.  Partial or no hook-up even less.  You can reserve a spot by going online, though they do keep some as FCFS.

    A few negatives about the park is that, with the local flavor, there were a lot of extended families there, and they all seemed to bring there dogs.  Lots of barking going on.  Our space was out of level but manageable, and the bath house and outhouse were on the rustic side.  Decent enough place when passing through, and a great price!

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park
    Jun. 16, 2022

    The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park

    Very Nice, Excellent Value

    The Grotto is interesting and inspiring. Admission is free. Two adjacent camping areas are partially shaded and will accommodate rigs of all sizes. I counted (8) 50 amp and (16) 30 amp sites. Rest rooms, showers, fresh water and a dump station are provided. The cost is $20 per night. Sites are offered on a first come first served basis. Thirty amp sites are on lush grass and include a view of a the grotto, a pond and surrounding residences. The 50 amp area offers more privacy, gravel pull through parking and more convenient shower and rest room access but a lightly used rail line runs by.

  • Kimberly M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Lake County Park
    Jun. 12, 2022

    Spring Lake County Park

    Nice park with much to do

    We were lucky and got a spot right along the lake. This park is peaceful (only slight downfall is the trains you can hear a bit-not too loud though). Bike/hiking trail, disc golf, kayak/paddle boat rentals, swimming beach, historic roller skating rink, playgrounds and more-something for everyone to enjoy! Close to Jefferson which has a great coffee shop and cute shops!

  • Caroline H.
    Camper-submitted photo from University 40
    May. 19, 2022

    University 40

    University 40

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  • Cari W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    May. 18, 2022

    Briggs Woods Park

    Beautiful campground

    We stayed Sun-Wed in May. Closest other campers were about a football field away. Very quiet park, we stayed in the back. We had water/power but no sewer hookup. Only downside to this park is there are no garbage cans. Weird?

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Wall Lake County Park
    Apr. 14, 2022

    Little Wall Lake County Park

    Beautiful county park in rural Iowa near Story City

    This little gem is a great place to stay.  Small lake.  Some sites are reserveable online and some are first come first serve.  We had water and electric on site.  Showers were not open yet in April.  The frogs in the nearby swamp were fun to hear.   Lots of birds too.  This looks like it is a popular park for local people in the summer.  There are 3 cabins also.



Guide to Badger

Camping near Badger, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore scenic trails at Ledges State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The campground is well kept but busy in the summer months with it being a popular hiking destination for Des Moines locals."
  • Fishing: Enjoy fishing at Pine Lake State Park Campground. A camper shared, "Fishing is good here, as are the hiking trails."
  • Biking: Ride along the trails at Swede Point Park. One review noted, "The campgrounds are great, and the facilities are amazing."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the parks. A visitor at Clear Lake State Park Campground said, "Very clean park! We spent 4 days here, and the park is a busy place!"
  • Friendly Atmosphere: Many enjoy the welcoming vibe. A reviewer at Jester County Park mentioned, "We love it here; people are great, and the price is right."
  • Nature and Scenery: The natural beauty is a big draw. One camper at Pilot Knob State Park said, "Beautiful campground. Well maintained. Nice facilities."

What you should know:

  • Cell Service: Be prepared for limited cell coverage. A visitor at Ledges State Park Campground noted, "Cell coverage is terrible out here, and there is no WIFI to help keep people connected."
  • Crowded in Summer: Some campgrounds can get busy during peak season. A camper at Clear Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "If full, you would have no privacy."
  • Reservations: Some campgrounds require reservations, while others are first-come, first-served. A reviewer at Eagle City County Park said, "Sites are first come first served with no reservations."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds for kids. One camper at Jester County Park mentioned, "The campground has a kids playground, hiking trails, Equestrian Center, golf course, and nature center."
  • Activities for All Ages: Choose parks that offer a variety of activities. A visitor at Spring Lake County Park said, "This park is peaceful... Bike/hiking trail, disc golf, kayak/paddle boat rentals, swimming beach, historic roller skating rink."
  • Quiet Areas: Find spots that are quieter for a more relaxing experience. A camper at Springbrook State Park Campground noted, "Quiet, there were only a couple other campers in the whole park."

Tips from RVers:

  • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups. A reviewer at Pine Lake State Park Campground said, "Campsites have electric hookups. It can get busy during peak season!"
  • Dump Stations: Check for easy access to dump stations. A camper at Swede Point Park mentioned, "Great little hideaway of a campground, very reasonably priced and clean, fresh drinking water with dump stations."
  • Spacious Sites: Choose campgrounds with spacious sites for comfort. A visitor at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area said, "Great for tent camping, very spacious and grassy sites."

Camping around Badger, IA, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin. Enjoy the great outdoors!

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