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Green Valley State Park Campground offers pet-friendly tent, RV, and cabin camping along a scenic lake. Campsites with electric hookups accommodate pets throughout the campground, with space between sites that allows for privacy while still maintaining community. The pet policies are clearly enforced but reasonable, with dogs required to be leashed at all times. The park provides picnic tables and fire rings with swinging grates at each site. The campground maintains clean facilities with modern restrooms and showers that feature 15-second push-button water conservation systems. Sites fill quickly on weekends and during peak season before school starts, but remain relatively quiet on weekdays.
Three Mile Lake Recreation Area and Lake Icaria County Park also welcome pets, with both offering cabin accommodations for campers traveling with dogs. The Lake Icaria campground features full hookups and well-maintained bathroom facilities, making extended stays with pets comfortable. Mormon Trail County Park provides a more secluded experience for pet owners seeking quieter surroundings, though the gravel access road can be challenging for larger RVs. The park's swimming area includes a large, shallow lake with sandy beach access where many campers bring their dogs to cool off. Hiking trails around several of these lakes offer excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, with Lake Icaria specifically noted for its trail system. Most campgrounds in the area maintain clean grounds and provide trash receptacles for proper disposal of pet waste. Veterinary services are available in Creston, approximately 15-20 minutes from most camping locations.
"Very nice place, close to the lake. Beach at walking distance through the trail. Fishing area, two kid playgrounds and at around 15 minutes to any grocery stores and gas stations."
"This is the best State Park campground in SW Iowa, it has everything anyone needs...love it here and the views are beautiful!"
from $16 - $96 / night
Check Availability"This lake has multiple campgrounds spread throughout. It one of the only lakes in Iowa where you can drive your boats fast. Great fireworks show on the 4th of July."
"One of the best campgrounds in the SW Iowa, the lake is great, nice beach and boating!"
"I have to say, of all of the campgrounds and parks that I have visited in southern Iowa near highway 34, Three Mile is the best. This park is clean with nice amenities and a beautiful lake."
from $15 - $20 / night
Check Availability"Nice small park settle nicely in the iowa country side!"
"We didn't hike this trip, but trails looked to be pretty nice. We did kayak the loop one day-it took about an hour for the 1.9-mile loop and water levels were pretty low."
from $15 - $20 / night
Check Availability"This campground in Iowa is quite nice although not very private. It costs $15 for camping with no electrical hook-up. The views are great, and you can go dive in the little lake for a swim."
"I was here during the week before labor day weekend but it was very quiet with decent restrooms and a great little lake."
"It is part of a city park on the outskirts of Winterset. There is a dog park and one of the Bridges of Madison County is located within walking distance of the campground."
"This is a city campground on the outskirts of town that does not feel that way. It sits right next to a park. White rock roads and pads."
from $15 - $22 / night
Check Availability"Spots don't have a view of the lake which is a little odd. And there's a town right there. Surprising number of people at the campground for this time of the year."
"This campground has both RV full hookup and electric sites very close to the lake. Campsites offer a great view of lake and close access to docks."
"The drive in from I-80 was easy, with plenty of signage leading to the campground. We made online reservations and went straight to our water and electric site( 50/30/20 amp), site 110."
from $15 - $36 / night
Check Availability"Always seems to be a lot of kids running around and riding bikes. Individual shower rooms. Clean bathrooms. Friendly staff."
"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!"
from $15 / night
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GuideI just loved this campground. It has shade trees, grass, free showers and lots of room. It is part of a city park on the outskirts of Winterset. There is a dog park and one of the Bridges of Madison County is located within walking distance of the campground. This was well worth the 20 mile drive off I80. If I had known how m=nice this area was, I would have planned better and stayed here for more than one night.
GuideThe 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.
TravelerIn a grove of trees in a slightly hilly area. Easy access, but sites are gravel. Nice bit of grass with each site, most are at least partially shaded. Small dog park which is pea gravel, not grass.
GuideSpots kind of level, lots of choices of pull thru or buddy sites. Decent playground, water pillow for bouncing, fishing pond, dog park, swimming pool. Well maintained, lots of planned activities. KOA, so not a lot of nature. But no traffic or train noise. Full hook ups, including TV.
GuideSome full hook ups, sites not very level, playground ok. Can hear shots from gun range next door. Dog park, pool, arcade. We have camped here a couple times, and stored our rig here for a while. Didn't find there was that much going on here to keep us busy. Not a lot of nature, no trails or biking accessible from campground.
LegendThis County Park is located right on the edge of Lake Panorama, a great town North West of Des Moines, Iowa. It is surrounded by amenities, so if you forget something you can drive five minutes into town to replace anything you forgot at home.
This is not a place to rough it, but if you have a family and want an outdoors experience close to amenities, this is the place for you. The campground is very clean and it is right next to a river.
GuideTerrific small town RV park in Iowa. Long, level pull thru's and back ins, playground, dog walk, DELICIOUS on site restaurant. Clubhouse with immaculate laundry and individual showers, everything is new and cashless. Outstanding staff, friendly and helpful, shoutout to electrician (and footbal fan) Eric who made o ur day.
LegendNine Eagles is near Lamoni, Iowa near the Iowa-Missouri border right off of Interstate 35. I camped here with my son and his Boy Scout troop in the youth group part of the campground. I can't speak for the rest of the park's camping facilities, but the youth group site is a large open space surrounded by tall trees. The grass is well maintained and the campsite is clean and beautiful. There are not any bathroom facilities at the campsite which is why I give it four instead of five stars, but the park is beautiful and a peaceful place to camp. I wish I would have had my camera with me to take some pictures to share.
GuideCriss Cove’s campground sits on a hill overlooking a small lake. It is a generally quiet and serene campground. It is just off of US Highway 169. The lake is good for fishing and kayaking. The gravel campsites are adequately spaced for most RVs.
The campground is located in Madison County Iowa (of “The Bridges of Madison County” book and movie fame). It is located about 15 minutes south of Winterset Iowa. Winterset is the birthplace of John Wayne and the town has a museum dedicated to him. There is also a county historical museum complex and the Iowa quilt museum.
Camping areas near Creston, Iowa span across 1,100 acres of southern Iowa's rolling hills and small lakes, typically sitting at elevations between 1,150 and 1,400 feet. The region experiences all four seasons distinctly, with summer camping temperatures averaging 80-85°F during peak months. Fall camping season extends through late October with cooler temperatures making for comfortable nights around campfires.
Hiking around lakes: Three Mile Lake Recreation Area offers accessible trails around its shoreline. One camper noted, "There is a nice trail to ride your bike around the lake and through the park. Don't leave your bike at home."
Biking opportunities: Green Valley State Park Campground features dedicated biking trails. According to a visitor, "The bike/walking trail is amazing, will take you all around the lake and into town. Right past the hospital and into McKinley Park."
Water activities: Lake Icaria Co Park provides multiple water recreation options. A camper shared, "This lake has multiple campgrounds spread throughout. It one of the only lakes in Iowa where you can drive your boats fast. Great fireworks show on the 4th of July."
Swimming beaches: Mormon Trail County Park offers family-friendly swimming. One visitor explained, "The lake has a very large, mostly shallow, swimming area, the water is absolutely perfect, along with a big sandy beach area."
Covered bridge touring: Many campgrounds serve as bases for exploring Madison County's famous covered bridges. As noted about nearby Winterset, "The bridges of Madison County, Clarke Tower, cute local ice cream shop, John Wayne Museum! So much fun in a cute Iowa community!"
Modern restroom facilities: Campers frequently mention bathroom quality as crucial. At Lake Anita State Park Campground, visitors appreciate that "Everything is beautifully maintained from the grass covered campsites to the clean bathrooms and free showers."
Spacious campsites: Lake View Campground offers room between sites. A visitor mentioned, "Swimming, fishing and boating even put-put golf, campsites are pretty close but if you camp with a bunch of friends you don't notice it so bad!"
Lake views: Many campsites offer direct lake access. At Winterset City Park, "Sites are gravel base and fairly level. The city park has a edge maze that is unique. The John Wayne museum and downtown are a 20 minute walk away."
Quiet weekday camping: Less crowded experiences are available on weekdays. At Criss Cove County Park, "It's remote, quiet, and nice folks camp there."
Full hookup availability: Several campgrounds offer complete services. One camper at Winterset City Park noted, "It was a good value for full hookup sites. The bathroom was decent, and phone service was adequate."
Seasonal crowds: Many campgrounds fill quickly during summer weekends. A visitor to Lake Anita State Park Campground observed, "The campsites are a little too close together for our liking, however, many are shaded and have a direct view of the lake."
Road conditions: Some dog friendly campgrounds near Creston have gravel access roads. At Mormon Trail County Park, "Big RV's/campers might have a difficult time getting there as the road turns into a one lane, curvy gravel road."
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