Best Tent Camping near Corning, IA
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Best Tent Sites Near Corning, IA (7)
1. Ross County Park
Bedford, Iowa2 Reviews•7 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
2. Mozingo Lake County Tent Campground
Maryville, Missouri1 Review•9 Photos•2 SavesMozingo Lake Recreation Park features 37 primitive tent campsites available for use. Located in a beautiful wooded area featuring scenic lake views, camping under the stars has never been this enjoyable. Tent camping passes can be purchased at the information booth near the park’s entrance.
The Primitive Tent Camping Area consists of 37 sites, all equipped with a fire ring and a picnic table.
These sites cannot be reserved and are available on a first come, first served basis. Please look out for the ‘PAID – TENT’ signs on each site to assure the site has not already been paid for by another customer.
There is a showerhouse (with toilets and showers) at the campground, near the entrance. If you need water, there is a water source near the showerhouse.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Cabins
- Standard (Tent/RV)
$15 / night
Recent Tent Reviews in Corning
198 Reviews of 7 Corning Campgrounds
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Roger
Guide
Littlefield Rec Area
Great, quiet place to stay!
Ok, so I stayed 3 nights, the second week of November. It was myself and two other campers who were there together. We had the entire campground to ourselves. Water was on and the bathrooms were open and clean! I happened upon a site with full hookups and it was $20.00 a night. I’m guessing in the regular season these would either be taken or they might charge more. Anyway, great relaxing stay! ****No cellular service available ***. I was able to get nominal service with an external antenna and booster…
Gudrun C.
Scout
Adair City Park
Convenient Spot
No frills spot for an easy stop off I-80. Only 2 other campers the night we stayed. Great Mexican restaurant 2 blocks away.
- SSteveGuide
Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds
Cheap and easy to get to from the highway
This is a no-frills stop off on a road trip kind of place. The bathrooms were pretty gross and there are lights on all night so hopefully you have a blackout tent or good shades on your RV. It's nothing to write home about but it was quiet and I slept well. I would stay again
- SSharon
Traveler
Lake Anita State Park Campground
Nice
We only stayed here for the night but everything was perfectly fine. A little off I80 but not too far. Nice lake and incredible harvest moon the night we were there
Deb M.
Ranger
Winterset City Park
Great city park on a cute town
Nice city park campground close to lots of covered bridges and other things to see. The sites are pretty well spaced with lots of grass and some trees in between. It was a good value for full hookup sites. The bathroom was decent, and phone service was adequate. We just spent one night here on our way home from Colorado, but will be returning in the fall to explore more and see some colors.
Laura W.Traveler
Green Valley State Park Campground
Timing is everything!
Pretty grounds with woodland coverage on all sides in addition to the lake. We visited in August and realized it was prime family vacation time before school starts up again, so a little crowded and noisy. Spots are pretty close together too. But the grounds are quite lovely and the facilities were super clean. We plan to go back when Autumn arrives, mid week. Bonus easy shore fishing access.
Alika T.GuideAdair City Park
Awesome little campsites!
$15 full power / $6 tents / $5 dump only. They have 110 power as well as regular hookups. Playground, tennis / pickleball courts, little zip line, and covered picnic area.
Thomas P.Traveler
Beaver Lake Campground
Simple for overnight
This campground is on the side of a lake. You hear beavers at night, see rabbits are on the sides of the lot. We came late around 8pm and the owner helped us fill the form and pick our spot. The only drawback are the restrooms which were ok but smelly.
Danni A.Traveler
Lake Icaria Co Park
Beautiful Views
This campground has beautiful views of the lake. The sites are very close together. Everything was very clean when we were there.
Cire C.ScoutPottawattamie County Fairgrounds
Overnight or Long Term
We have been coming to this campground every year. They have recently open during the winter which is great because not many campground are open during this time. Steve is such a great guy who is always looking out for you.
- Sayler O.Guide
Mozingo Lake County Tent Campground
Early fall camp
Came out to camp one night with my 5 year old. We stated on a friday night in October and the campground was not too busy at all.. maybe only 5 other groups there. Showers and bathroom were all fine, campsite was clean and well maintained. Loved that the tent camping sites were actually surrounded by trees, I see way to many tent campsites that are basically just in the middle of a grass field. There are walking paths and a couple of playgrounds around the lake close enough to walk to but far enough away they wont ever be a bother. Also if you like disc golf than this is the place to go, there is a brand new 18 hole course right next to the camp!
Renee H.Ranger
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.
Ryan S.Traveler
Botna Bend County Park
Another great Iowa county park
Iowa has many great county parks, and this one is no exception. There are three campgrounds in the park. The South campground, Middle campground, and North campground.
The South campground is closed for renovations. I read they are adding full hookups to this campground. The Verizon signal at this campground is usable for calls& text, but internet speeds are slow. Streaming will probably work but a video call will probably not.
The middle campground has nice level spots, and a nice shower house with warm water. There are 4 individual bathrooms, each with a shower. This campground had about the same Verizon signal as the South campground- good enough for calls and texting.
The North campground has grass sites with more space between them than at the other two campgrounds. This North campground does not have a shower house, but it has a two room bathroom with running water. The Verizon signal at this campground is a strong 5G signal with great speeds. I also tested T-mobile and AT&T at this campground, and they were plenty usable but no where near as fast as Verizon.
There is a meat shop and a sports bar restaurant within walking distance from the park. The walk within the park is a long walk. From the North campground to the registration box at the entrance is about 1 mile.
While at the park I saw deer, raccoons, turkeys, and a 4 inch caterpillar crossing the road. There are also bison and elk in a fenced in area.
- LLadona S.Scout
Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds
Super easy I80 stop
We made a one night stop as we traversed I80. Clean with shaded park like area. Electric, water and sewer available. Bathroom and shower were clean. But old style, so small and well worn.
- KKory K.Scout
Ross County Park
Remote not used much - perfect!
Nice out of the way location.
no services of any kind, there is a shelter house, and trash barrel.
nice place to get away from people - NNicoleGuide
Adair City Park
Great overnight spot
Park was clean and close to highway. Husband said bathrooms were clean enough. Didn't use the showers. Arrived around 10pm on a Tuesday and there were 3 spots left. Not all spots could accommodate big rigs. About 8 sites total with electric and water hookups. $15/night for RVs and $6 for tents. Drop box and dump station by the bathrooms. Police rolled through shortly after we arrived. Safe area now but marker says this is the site of Jesse James first train robbery in July 1873. Would definitely come back if passing through.
Alex D.Guide
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!
- RRobert T.Guide
Botna Bend County Park
Great Campsite
Good facilities (flushing toilets, good shower, spigot for drinking water). Spacious and shady tent area. Quiet and peaceful. Friendly and helpful campground staff. Overall, a great campground
- RRobert T.Guide
Lake Anita State Park Campground
Great Campsite and Location
Great location, good facilities (shower, spigot with drinking water, restroom with flush toilets). Plenty of space in tent area - shade and soft grass. A bit noisy when I stayed (people playing loud music into the evening). Overall a good place to stay
Frank B.Guide
Schildberg Recreation Area
Hidden gem
The trees at the campsites aren't mature enough for shade, but the ponds and trails more than make up for that. Full hookups, shower house and huge dog park are also onsite making this a Cass County hidden gem. Camp host is great and and you're close to old downtown.
- KKellyGuide
Sands Timber Rec Area
Small, secluded, on gravel, single lane entrance.
Just scouted, sites are within spitting distance of each other. Only 30amp, No dump facility. Could have a problem if you encountered another rig if it was wet. The lake looks nice. Cheap at $15.
- Frank B.Guide
Botna Bend County Park
Love this place
Love camping at Botna Bend. Been coming here for years as a Scouter and non-scouting. You can drop into the Nishna Botna with a fishing line or kayak/canoe, hike or check out the wildlife on site.
- KKara P.Scout
Winterset City Park
Beautiful setting and quiet
Wonderful setting and quiet place to stay. Beautiful views with quick access to Bridges of Madison County. Great hook ups and utilities!
Tammie C.Guide
Pammel County Park
I'll be back
This is a beautiful park with lots to do and miles of woods to explore. AT&T cell service was excellent throughout. And camping fees are extremely reasonable. I didn't stay the night but will be back.
- Tammie C.Guide
Mormon Trail County Park
Beautiful and secluded
I stopped by for some research. I was only able to get cell service where camping sites 14-17 are located. These site are not shaded. The do appear to be adding additional sites in shadier areas. It's a beautiful spot with minimal people.
- RRyan P.Traveler
Viking Lake State Park Campground
Very nice park
Mostly level sites with options for tenting or rv. Sites are primitive, electric only or full hookup. Several back to to the lake. The lake is great for fishing, kayaking or swimming.
- Tammie C.Guide
Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area
Hiking and research
I haven't stayed yet. I did take a nice hike though. It's beautiful and secluded with a small town not to far away.
Guide to Corning
Tent camping near Corning, Iowa, offers a chance to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. With several well-reviewed spots nearby, campers can find the perfect place to set up their tents and unwind.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- Ross County Park provides a remote location with no services, making it ideal for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.
- Mozingo Lake County Tent Campground features well-maintained sites surrounded by trees, ensuring a peaceful camping experience.
- Kokesh Co Park offers a simple tent camping experience, perfect for those who enjoy a back-to-basics approach.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- At Ross County Park, visitors can enjoy fishing and shooting sports, making it a versatile spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Mozingo Lake County Tent Campground is known for its disc golf course, providing a fun activity for families and friends.
- Pioneer City Park is a great place for a day trip, with multiple ponds perfect for fishing and relaxing by the water.
Unique features of the campgrounds
- Ross County Park allows pets, making it a great choice for those who want to bring their furry friends along.
- Mozingo Lake County Tent Campground includes amenities like drinking water and showers, ensuring a comfortable stay.
- Lyons Park offers drinking water access, which is essential for a pleasant camping experience.
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