Looking for the best campgrounds near Carter Lake, IA? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Carter Lake camping trip.
$25 - $333 / night
"The campground was a nice change of scenery from all the farmland and corn we had to endure in Iowa and in the rest of Nebraska."
$10 - $165 / night
"It’s a bit off the beaten path but we got to enjoy the beautiful horses. Bonus!"
$15 - $35 / night
$15 - $80 / night
"While the primary water is shutoff as well this time of year, there are multiple Iowa hydrants that are still available for filling the holding"
$14 / night
"It appears not many people camp in Iowa in February. We had the campground to ourselves."
LegendIt appears not many people camp in Iowa in February. We had the campground to ourselves. We missed the crazy cold and snow by a day but it was 20 degree with the wind when I hiked the prairie. Lovely little state park, clean and the trail system was pretty neat. Wasn't perfectly flat and had some overlooks. Very much enjoyed!
TravelerGood hiking, horse rides, great hills for trail running.
Guidewe go every year, tents not allowed yet. plenty of cabins, water park and gun range. Horse rides available.
GuideThis campground is crowded with significant interstate noise. However there are many activities for kids including paddleboating, a wave pool, horse riding, ziplining, and playgrounds. Modern restrooms with showers and power are available.
TravelerPlatte River has nice inexpensive cabins and lots of easy trails to explore with the family. There’s also horse trail rides and a splash pads. Don’t want to cook? There’s a lodge restaurant with yummy homestyle cooking.
GuideThis park has a little of everything. Great sites— different loops to stay at. Nice bathrooms. Hiking trails and bike trails. Water park, horse riding area, fishing pond and more. This place does get packed so might have to make reservations early depending on weekend of course.
ScoutIf you don’t mind lugging your stuff to your tent spot, it’s primitive, no frills camping at its finest! We chose the closest spot to the vault toilets. There are only 4. It’s a bit off the beaten path but we got to enjoy the beautiful horses. Bonus!
GuideThis is a great state park and possibly the busiest since it’s between Omaha and Lincoln. Walking trails. Camping spots galore. Arts and crafts. Horse riding. Water park. Lodge. Viewing tower. And they just added a ropes course. cabins for rent as well.
The only minus besides it’s always busy is the road noise from Interstate 80.
LegendThis is a great weekend spot not much to do around the park. The campsites are nice but close with not much space in between. There are 2 campgrounds, the one north of the highway is a horse campground but required. There are nice trails in this area. The campground on the south is more of a tent site. There are vault toliets, no showers. A lot of great trails o this side. All campsites include a picnic table and fire ring.
Horse camping in Iowa offers a unique opportunity to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the companionship of your equine friends. With several well-reviewed campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to saddle up and hit the trails.
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Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Carter Lake, IA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Carter Lake, IA is Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 46 reviews.
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