Top Tent Camping near Bloomfield, IA

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Best Tent Sites Near Bloomfield, IA (11)

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92 Reviews of 11 Bloomfield Campgrounds


  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from brinton timbers park
    May. 31, 2024

    brinton timbers park

    Great park no showers though

    I stayed at the main site that google maps took me to. Three spots but the park is big there might be more sites around it. It is near skunk river I only stayed there for a night but where I was to get to the river you have to hike or bike to it. I’ve heard you can ride horses here. They have fire rings, picnic tables, and a bathroom that’s deep and composting. No sinks or showers. Bugs were wild at night but it is summer. No one disturbed us and it was free the best park of it all. Hoping to make it back there to go through the trails. I believe you can hike and camp too in the area.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Keokuk County Belva Deer Park
    May. 31, 2024

    Keokuk County Belva Deer Park

    Clean park warm showers

    $12 a night for primitive camping and you get nice warm showers by the main entrance and nice bathrooms by the main entrance. Stand-alone bathrooms throughout the park have the deep composting toilets that smell bad but whatever the ones up front are nice. Would recommend 10/10

  • Greg K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lacey Keosauqua State Park
    May. 16, 2024

    Lacey Keosauqua State Park

    Beautiful park

    Nice drive in gorgeous country. 23$ site without water 28 w/ water 35 full hookups. Decent showers nice playground for kids lakeside spots as well. The host sells firewood and 2 sizes of ice. Cheap too. Walking trails nearby.

  • Amanda B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Donnelson Unit - White Oak Campground — Shimek State Forest
    May. 12, 2024

    Donnelson Unit - White Oak Campground — Shimek State Forest

    Peaceful Paradise

    Nice little campground in Iowa. We stayed for three nights, there's vault toilets, and the fire rings are tiered and really nice. It's wooded and tucked away. There's a lot of nice little trails and a couple lakes. There's a $10 a night fee on the honor system so I would not consider it free. We would come back.

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

    Bentonsport

    17$ Bentonsport campground

    Beautiful river views. Amazing camp hosts. Showers,toilets,30/50/110 power water on sites to share water and dump on property. Mid 1800's town right there and businesses open. There is a blacksmith, a Indian artifact museum and gift shops. Historical walking bridge that is amazing. No wifi.. poor Internet although I did have one bar so could be worse .I have total by Verizon.

  • Marie M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Eveland Access
    Oct. 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.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Wilson Lake Park
    Jun. 17, 2023

    Wilson Lake Park

    Nice quiet place

    Nice campground with a decent sized fishing pond. Campground host is super friendly! They ran over when we pulled in and helped guide us into our site. We stayed at site 2 which is a little smaller than we would’ve liked but it is all concrete and has full hook ups. Did not do any fishing so can’t comment on that. Did go to the creamery nearby. If you stay here and don’t visit the creamery, you’re definitely missing out!

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Papa's Alpacas Campsites
    Jan. 12, 2023

    Papa's Alpacas Campsites

    Meet alpacas, goats and donkeys!

    Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're excited to welcome this partner to our platform. Randy is your host, and would love to take you on a tour on his farm. There are 4 sites in total, all with stunning 360  rolling hill views. A shared toilet and shower are available! Check them out and post some pictures here. Happy Camping!

  • Melissa W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lacey Keosauqua State Park
    Nov. 10, 2022

    Lacey Keosauqua State Park

    Lacey Keosauqua State Park

    Stayed for a week in mid November. Although we had a storm at the beginning and end the overall stay was great. Weather ranged from 50s to 70s during the day and 30s to 40s at night. There were only 4 other sites occupied with a few ins and out during the week. I could see the spring and summer months getting busy with lake use. Trails were well maintained and tended even late into the season. My pups and I loved walking the lake loop (2.1miles) every day. Bonus: the deer came out each evening to forage.

  • Lesley R.
    Camper-submitted photo from River Valley Horsecamp
    Oct. 29, 2022

    River Valley Horsecamp

    Family Equine Fun

    Camped here for a family reunion. Open sites near the Des Moines river and local road meant spots were just for sleeping. Excellent barns, accommodations, well-kept grounds and animals. Nearby locals kind and welcoming. Excellent time spent with family and horses, will return again.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Hills State Park
    Sep. 5, 2022

    Thousand Hills State Park

    Very clean and well kept

    I stayed one night for an activity at the state park the following day. The shower houses had individual, private, large, and very clean facilities. It was not crowded at all. Campground #2 was the smaller of the two campgrounds. The spots seemed more fitting for RV’s vs tent but there were a couple of tents. I slept in my van so it wasn’t an issue for me. I may reconsider visiting this park for tent camping.

  • Jackson M.
    Camper-submitted photo from South Fork Marina
    Jun. 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

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Darling State Park
    Sep. 28, 2021

    Lake Darling State Park

    Nice little lake & ammenities

    We went out for a fishing day, boat launch was very nice and entire lake was very clean. There were several people out on the water in kayaks and paddle boats, very calm waters. Beautiful little lake with out a ton of traffic, perfect!!

  • Stephanie S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ottumwa City Park
    Sep. 5, 2021

    Ottumwa City Park

    Fishing on the lake

    Campground has nice mature trees and lots of spots available. $18 for full hook up. What a deal. Has a lake you can fish at right in campground. Although it is right next to a major road, but also extremely close to downtown and anything you might need. Bathrooms were outdated and the reason this place got 4 instead of 5 stars.(could have been a little cleaner but they were old.) Shower heads were very low in women’s bathroom. I’m 5’8 the shower heads were at my chin or lower. They only have one dump site. But a wide variety for any size of camping. Along with playground and a couple bigger covered eating areas, but no laundry.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lacey Keosauqua State Park
    Aug. 27, 2021

    Lacey Keosauqua State Park

    End of Summer Trip

    Nice sites, great beach, and just close enough to town to grab some ice cream from a local shop. Would visit again if in the area.

  • Laura B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Honey Creek Resort
    Jul. 28, 2021

    Honey Creek Resort

    Wouldn’t recommend

    We will not b back. Pool doesn’t open until 11. It closes at 7. U had no soap or hand sanitizer in the pool area bathroom. Your Saturday night meal was a buffet and where not aware of that so we went somewhere else after making a reservation.

    Traffic flies through the campground to the boat ramp. There is no speed limit sign going into the campground. Kids are riding bikes everywhere. But no one at the front desk was concerned.

    Your kids that run the show the show here no any hours of anything.

    One lifeguard say it was ok for our daughter to use the slide the next day it wasn’t.

    There is no arcade as advertised.

    The bikes are all flat and broke down.

    All camping is in the scorching sun. No trees.

    Maybe the title Resort is not the best for this place.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Haw State Park
    Jul. 13, 2021

    Red Haw State Park

    Nice park

    Got in @3:30. Nearly empty. We’re self contained so it was $10/night with no hook ups. They have RV sites with water and electric. Nice free showers. Quiet and clean.

  • Amy W.
    Camper-submitted photo from The Catfish Place Campground
    Jul. 5, 2021

    The Catfish Place Campground

    Peaceful camping

    My family stayed in our popup last September and it was great. Friendly staff, nice clean bathroom and showers. Spot on beautiful pond. It was great to be able to fish from our site. Close to geode hunting locations!! Quiet. There is also a restaurant on site. We did not go but there were always lots of people there. Heard good things about food.

  • Jeannie B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Lake Park
    Jun. 24, 2021

    Indian Lake Park

    Great park and friendly host

    Tony and his wife are the camp hosts. Tony was so helpful and nice. The camp sites are spacious and clean.



Guide to Bloomfield

Camping near Bloomfield, Iowa, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Fishing and boating: Many campers enjoy fishing and boating at Diamond Lake County Park. One visitor mentioned, "Great fishing and walking paths," highlighting the lake's appeal for anglers.
  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park. A reviewer noted, "Excellent hiking trails," making it a great spot for those who love to hike.
  • Kayaking: Lake Darling State Park Campground is perfect for kayaking. One camper shared, "There were several people out on the water in kayaks and paddle boats," emphasizing the calm waters.

What campers like:

  • Spacious sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at Whitebreast Campground. One review stated, "Sites were very spaced out," which is great for privacy.
  • Clean facilities: Cleanliness is a big plus at Thousand Hills State Park Campground. A visitor remarked, "The shower houses had individual, private, large, and very clean facilities."
  • Wildlife: Many campers enjoy the wildlife sightings at Lake Wapello State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Quite a bit of wildlife seen during kayaking and hiking," making it a nature lover's paradise.

What you should know:

  • No reservations at some campgrounds: At Diamond Lake County Park, check-in is self-registration and first-come, first-served. A camper advised, "This place is incredibly affordable," but be prepared to arrive early for the best spots.
  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Honey Creek Resort, have limited amenities. A visitor noted, "There is no speed limit sign going into the campground," which could be a concern for families with kids.
  • Murky water at some lakes: Campers at Diamond Lake County Park found the water murky. One reviewer said, "The lake water was very murky. I would not want to swim there."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds and activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds, like Hickory Haven Campground. A camper mentioned, "Playground, pavilion for movies, dog area, frog pond," which is perfect for kids.
  • Plan for meals: Some campgrounds, such as Lake Darling State Park Campground, have nearby food options. One visitor said, "Just close enough to town to grab some ice cream from a local shop."
  • Bring outdoor games: Campers at Thousand Hills State Park Campground enjoyed outdoor games. A review mentioned, "There are several playgrounds for kids," making it a fun spot for family activities.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check for full hookups: Campers at Crossroads RV Park appreciated the full hookups. One reviewer said, "The site was a full hookup- electric, water and sewer."
  • Be prepared for noise: If you stay at Crossroads RV Park, be aware of nearby train noise. A visitor noted, "Constant train traffic all night! Horns blaring!"
  • Look for spacious sites: RVers at Hickory Haven Campground enjoyed the spacious sites. One camper shared, "Level grass tent sites. Shade of trees."

Camping near Bloomfield, Iowa, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. With a variety of campgrounds and activities, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next outdoor adventure!

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