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    Backbone State Park's pet-friendly campsites offer sites for tent camping, RVs, and cabins with convenient amenities including picnic tables, drinking water, and electric hookups. Bailey's Ford Park in Manchester features multiple pet-friendly camping options with access to trout streams and river activities where dogs can cool off during summer visits. Most campgrounds in the area maintain standard leash policies while allowing pets throughout the grounds. Facilities vary widely, with some parks like New Wine Park providing full shower houses and trash service, while others like Fountain Springs County Park offer more primitive camping experiences. The campgrounds typically include fire rings at each site, with firewood available for purchase at many locations. Tent camping sites at Bailey's Ford remain quiet and well-shaded, providing good access to fishing streams.

    Delaware County parks offer several pet-friendly options with varying amenities. Bailey's Ford Delaware County Park provides electric hookups, sewer connections, and sanitary dump stations for RVers traveling with pets. The park features multiple playgrounds, hiking trails with educational signs, and direct access to cold water springs and river areas where dogs can splash around. Fountain Springs County Park offers free primitive camping with pets for up to two weeks, making it an excellent option for budget-conscious travelers with dogs. The secluded camping area sits adjacent to a stocked trout stream, providing a peaceful setting where campers often report seeing wildlife including turkeys, woodpeckers, deer, and squirrels. Most campgrounds in the region see limited traffic during weekdays, ensuring campers with pets can find solitude and space to enjoy nature without crowds.

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      1. Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

      4.4(29)18mi from Delhi27 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Backbone State Park is unlike any other place in Iowa, having geological features uncommon in Iowa. There are two campgrounds."

      "The lake was super gross, with excessive floating moss (probably a weather issue) and EXCESSIVE goose poop everywhere. The beach was basically unusable, with goose bombs everywhere."

      from $16 - $25 / night

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      2. Baileys Ford

      5.0(4)4mi from DelhiRVs, Tents

      "The RV/pull behind spots here fill up VERY fast. This was no big deal for us since we went for a long tent camping weekend, there are plenty of sites if you are ok without all the hookups."

      "The tent camping sites are quiet, well shaded and good access to the fishing stream. Running water Bathrooms closed due to covid but the vault toilets are fine."

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      3. New Wine Park Dubuque County Park

      4.5(6)13mi from DelhiRVs, Tents

      "General: This is a small (29-site) county park campground situated along the North Fork Maquoketa River. Nine of the sites are reservable, and the rest are first-come, first-served."

      "Great campground near Dyersville, IA (home to The Field Of Dreams site). The campground is a lollipop loop with sites on one side along the creek and on the other along woods."

      4. Bailey Ford Delaware County Park

      5.0(2)4mi from DelhiRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "from trout steam,river access for boats or kayaks, to the beautiful trails with educational signs along it. this park is perfect"

      "Trout stream, trails, river access, showers and a playground. I recommend!"

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      5. Fountain Springs County Park

      4.0(5)13mi from DelhiRVs, Tents

      "It is off of the beaten path and is usually not too busy.  This has become a favorite of our Scouting BSA Troop."

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      6. Pinicon Ridge Park

      4.6(10)18mi from DelhiRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Dump available on entrance/exit.  The site was a level rock pad witch was very spacious with a fire ring and picnic table.  Nearest grocery store was within 5 miles. "

      "Great county campground with water and electric sites, dump at exit. Bathrooms on loop B are dirty and dated. I suggest going up to the Plains loop and use it's facilities."

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      7. Worthington Sportsman's Club - Members Only

      5.0(1)7mi from DelhiTents

      "People driving around the pond didn't even know we were there! The camping spot was beautiful (although you have to watch out for nettles). Great fishing while we were there too."

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      8. Turtle Creek County Park

      4.0(1)3mi from DelhiRVs, Tents

      "Located right on Lake Delhi and had a boat ramp within walking distance too. We were site 28A and had so much room! Could’ve put another camper on our site easily."

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      9. Delaware County Coffins Grove Park

      4.0(2)11mi from DelhiRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Small creek runs through the park (on the edge of the campground) and a fun place for kids to explore and play in."

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      10. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Monticello

      4.7(3)14mi from DelhiRVs, Tents, Cabins

      from $35 - $105 / night

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    • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 9, 2024

      Horseshoe Pond

      Nice smaller CG in City of Maquoketa, Iowa

      CG offers gravel pads, tables, fire rings, electric, sump station, water, small pond with fishing, paddling, dog park. Close to stores for supplies, dining, fuel.

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 22, 2024

      Oelwein City Park

      This is a beautiful city park campground

      I enjoyed my 5 night stay at Oelwein City Park Campground. It's located on the south end of town, there is only one business within walking distance. It's a great restaurant (Oelwein Family Restaurant) and it's about a 15 minute walk.

      There is one shower house, and several vault toilets throughout the park. The shower house is old and a little run down but was very clean. I had no problems using it.

      The city park is adjacent to the campground and has picnic shelters, a playground, and a dog park.

      There are electric and water hookups at most sites, and there is a dump station. The park was pretty full on the weekend as you would expect, but very quiet during the week.

      I had great Verizon and T-mobile service here.

    • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Nov. 24, 2021

      Horseshoe Pond

      Small City CG in Maquoketa Iowa

      CG lies within Maquoketa and is seasonal. Has pond for fishing, shelter, dog park, playset, disc golf course. Sites are pulling, have electric and fire pits. Camp supplies including wood in nearby stores. Prairie Creek runs along south of CG.

    • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Feb. 16, 2023

      Rustic Barn Campground RV Park

      Very clean and well-maintained

      General: 58 sites with various amenities. Some are long pull-throughs, some are back-in, some have 30 amp with or without a patio, and some have 50-amp electric with or without a patio. Tents are NOT allowed. We were greeted immediately upon arrival and asked to sign a waiver and given a welcome packet. The rules are extensive, but most are common sense/courtesy and not at all unreasonable. 

      Site Quality: All had gravel driveways and looked level. Decent separation between sites although they are close together, as would be expected in an RV park. Our site had a patio and decent-sized picnic table but it was chilly when we were there so we ate inside. 

      Bathhouse: Very clean as were the showers. 

      Activities/Amenities: There are many activities offered, including a dog park, basketball, horseshoes, games (cornhole, large checkerboard, and others), a barn with a television, a book library, puzzles, and a pool table. Coffee is available after 9 am. There is also a small chapel available 24/7 and a laundry room. WiFi is also available. There is a camp store with ice, ice cream, some camping supplies, clothing, crafts, and more. We were told several restaurants will deliver to the campground. 

      We don’t typically prefer to stay in RV-style campgrounds, but it was conveniently located with easy access off Route 151 just over the Wisconsin border from Iowa, we were warmly welcomed, and enjoyed our short stay passing through. Pride of ownership was evident throughout.

    • WThe Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 7, 2021

      Echo Valley State Park Campground

      Awesome Iowa

      Came in late but found a spot, only 6 first come fist serve camping sites. I was a quarter mile from the next nearest site. Certainly a tent oriented campground, RV’s would have a difficult time. Will certainly stay here again. The hiking trail was perfect for a morning stroll with my dog and coffee and there certainly is a petting zoo (my German Shepard was a little uncertain about the goats)

    • H
      Aug. 14, 2023

      Turtle Creek County Park

      Quaint Little Campground

      Really nice campground! It was small with about 30 first come, first serve spots, all having the ability to be group spots. Plenty of room at each site and spaced out fairly well. Located right on Lake Delhi and had a boat ramp within walking distance too.

      We were site 28A and had so much room! Could’ve put another camper on our site easily. Had a nice fire pit and 2 picnic tables which was great too.

      No shower house or flushable toilets but they had electric/water sites so we made it work. There is a nice pavilion and playground on-site as well.

    • Brett F.
      Aug. 5, 2021

      Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground

      Camping & Caves

      This is one of our favorite parks in the Midwest. We usually make a day trip from Chicagoland, but this time we camped at the park. We are glad we did!

      You really can't go wrong with any trail or cave. The kids enjoyed hiking between Lower- and Upper-Dancehall Caves. The trail goes underground and through some water. Window Cave was also a hit. You can climb up about 5-7 feet and out the "window". The kids felt like real spelunkers!

      While the park is usually crowded during the day, we find it nearly empty beginning in the late afternoons on the weekdays we visited. It felt like we had the place to ourselves.

      The campground is about a five minute walk to the park's main entrances. The campground was very quiet... just the way we like it. There is a family of cats that hang around: they visit from a nearby dairy farm. The kids loved this added attraction. The dog did not.

      The bathroom and shower house is clean. There is only one. So it gets pretty busy during "flush hour". Our campsite was right next to the bathroom/ shower and dumpster. We noticed flies and the occasional whiff of trash.

      We'll continue visiting this park. And we look forward to camping on site.

    • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
      May. 16, 2025

      West Overlook Campground

      A darn good dam campground

      This campground is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers as part of an outdoor recreation complex around a large dam on the Iowa River. The reservoir behind the dam creates both the Coralville Lake alongside Lake MacBride which is a state park in a side bay. The recreation area also includes campgrounds and river recreation downstream of the dam, including a gorge of geologic interest that is filled with Devonian fossils exposed in the flood of 1993.

      This review is for the West Overlook campground located on the lakeside upstream of the dam. This is one of the larger campgrounds at Coralville Lake, and is popular due to the large sandy beach, the modern boatlaunch area, and options for a variety of kinds of campsites in separate loops. Some of the loops are close to the lake or in various heights overlooking the lake, some loops are tucked into beautiful shady woods further inland. As a tent camper I chose one of the loops in the woods as the sites are larger and quieter and more spacious. All of the loops seem family friendly and pretty quiet even though pretty full. There are new modern bath houses with showers, and hiking trails all around. There is easy access to a nearby mountain bike trail complex, the state park, fishing, and boating. This seems to be a camping destination for a lot of folks in the area, but is also an easy stopover right off Interstate 80 for folks on road trips. It is also a nice and inexpensive basecamp for folks visiting Iowa City or the University of Iowa, only about a 15-20 minute drive away. My most recent time camping here was this month, May 2025, but I have camped here many times in the past as far back as 1964, and the campground improvements and recreation opportunities have just gotten better and better over the years. Its a popular location, so Spring camping is quieter; fall camping is also quiet, and the fall leaves are beautiful then.

    • Holly M.
      Jul. 5, 2016

      Wisconsin Ridge Campground — Wyalusing State Park

      Great Park!

      A very nice park located close to the Iowa border. Close to Effigy Mounds & Pikes Peak! It has great trails & campsites & lots of geocaching! Come one New Years for the annual carp drop :)

    Guide to Delhi

    Camping near Delhi, Iowa offers visitors easy access to multiple parks with trout streams and rivers. The region sits within the Driftless Area, characterized by deep valleys, limestone bluffs, and cold water springs that maintain 52°F temperatures year-round. Summer daytime temperatures range from 75-85°F between June and August, with nights cooling to 55-65°F.

    What to do

    Hiking on marked trails: Backbone State Park features several trails including the distinctive Backbone Trail where visitors report "hiking along the backbone trail, and climbing around some wooded areas" according to Emma N. The park also offers stunning seasonal color changes as noted by Larissa C. who recalls "gorgeous" October camping with "going for a walk along the many trails, seeing deer on the trail, and the lake."

    Disc golf and river tubing: Pinicon Ridge Park provides multiple outdoor recreation options beyond standard camping. The park includes disc golf courses, river access, and equipment rentals. One visitor mentioned "There is hiking in the park and very little road noise," while another camper shared that it's a "great place to go tubing and kayaking" with convenient facilities.

    Wildlife watching: The secluded nature of many campgrounds creates excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. At Fountain Springs County Park, campers regularly spot local wildlife. As Kerry M. noted, "Usually, I hear (or see) turkeys and woodpeckers. Other camp visitors include whitetail deer, squirrels, raccoons, and the occasional skunk."

    What campers like

    Clean facilities: The campgrounds in this region maintain well-kept bathroom facilities. At New Wine Park, Russell B. found "the showers and restrooms are what you might expect for an unattended camp ground" while Douglas B. commented on the "good clean restrooms." Another camper appreciated that "the bath/shower house was closed when we were there in November but there are vault toilets about a quarter mile from the campground that were very clean."

    Spacious campsites: Many campgrounds offer generous spacing between sites. At Turtle Creek County Park, one visitor noted, "Really nice campground! It was small with about 30 first come, first serve spots, all having the ability to be group spots. Plenty of room at each site and spaced out fairly well." New Wine Park campsites are described as "large and well spaced with good hammock trees, fire pits, and picnic tables, and nice gravel parking pads."

    Fishing opportunities: Trout fishing stands out as a popular activity with several stocked streams. Kerry M. shared that at Fountain Springs, "The stream offers good trout fishing. It is stocked regularly with rainbow trout." The area's cold water springs and river access points provide ideal conditions for both experienced and novice anglers.

    What you should know

    Train noise at some locations: Campers at Nelson Dewey State Park report significant train noise. One camper advised, "There is a train track very close. The train runs very regularly and can be loud." Another visitor was more specific: "When trains are blowing their horns miles away, the sound carries. When they go past the site, it's incredibly loud!"

    Limited cell service: Some campgrounds have minimal connectivity. A camper at Fountain Springs County Park mentioned being "very primitive, all I could do was text from my AT&T phone," and recommended having "a hard copy of your directions if you stay the night."

    Seasonal considerations: Water quality can vary during summer months. One Backbone State Park visitor reported "Lakewater often unsafe for swimming. To the extent the beach had weeds growing on it," suggesting checking water advisories before planning swimming activities.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground options: Bailey's Ford Park offers excellent facilities for children. Chantal C. noted the park has "multiple playgrounds with grills and shelter, and tons of easy hiking for families with kids." Similarly, Pinicon Ridge Park features what one visitor called "the most amazing playgrounds (yes, two of them!) That we've ever seen... activities for kids of all ages."

    Cold water play areas: Several parks feature natural water features that children enjoy. Bailey's Ford Park includes "the river on one end and cold water springs all around the other side" where families can "play in the springs" during hot summer days.

    Educational opportunities: Some parks incorporate learning experiences into their trails. At Bailey's Ford Delaware County Park, the trails include "educational signs along it," making hikes more engaging for school-age children who can learn about local ecology and history while exploring.

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection and leveling: Many campgrounds offer variable site surfaces. At Nelson Dewey State Park, one camper noted certain sites were "sloped away from the road making it feel tucked into the trees," while at Pinicon Ridge Park, a reviewer mentioned "the site was a level rock pad witch was very spacious."

    Hookup availability: Delaware County Coffins Grove Park provides basic amenities for RVers. Matthew B. pointed out the park offers "electric and water only," which works well for self-contained units. For those needing full hookups, Bailey Ford Delaware County Park provides "electric hookups, sewer connections, and sanitary dump stations for RVers traveling with pets."

    Quiet weekday options: For RVers seeking solitude, weekday camping offers the best experience. Russell B. who stayed at New Wine Park found "we were one of 6 trailers in the entire park" during a weekday after Labor Day, suggesting non-peak times provide a more peaceful camping experience.

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