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TravelerVoss Park City Campground
Welcoming
Host was very welcoming! Easy to set up. Has electic and water hook ups. Tent spots available . Nice path around lake for a walk, jog, or bike. Has Showers. pets welcome.
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Tuttle Lake Park allows pets at all campsites within its recreation area near Dolliver, Iowa. The park features 30-amp electric hookups, drinking water, and shower facilities for campers with dogs. Bright Lake County Park and Burt Lake County Park also accommodate pets with picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Campgrounds maintain clean facilities where pets can stay comfortably with their owners in tents or RVs. Leashed pets must be supervised at all times on campground property. Several sites offer grass pads that provide comfortable spots for pets, though heavy rainfall can make these areas muddy. Fort Defiance State Park Campground maintains a quiet atmosphere where dogs can enjoy the natural surroundings. Camp workers at Tuttle Lake can be inconsistent with their customer service.
Dog owners find numerous hiking opportunities at Fort Defiance State Park, where trails cross small creeks that dogs can splash in during warmer months. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to be leashed at all times outside of campsites. Burt Lake County Park offers lakefront camping with pets for just $10 per night, providing exceptional value for campers with animals. Flying Goose Campground & Resort features a swimming beach and fishing opportunities where responsible pet owners can bring their animals. Weather in this region varies dramatically by season, with summer temperatures ideal for camping with pets. Waste disposal stations are available at most campgrounds, and visitors should clean up after their pets to maintain the natural environment. The peaceful setting at Everett Park provides a serene location for quiet evening walks with dogs.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Dolliver (50)
1. Everett Park
"Dog friendly."
"Right by a lake. The staff is attentive, kind and welcoming. Have not been able to have a greater look of the surroundings because just staying for a night and leaving early morning."
from $15 - $20 / night
Check Availability2. Bright Lake Co Park
"Really nice spot almost overlooking the lake (Through the trees), had fire ring, picnic tables and room for quite a lot of tents! For me and my family it was perfect!"
3. Tuttle Lake Park
4. Korte's Checkers Welcome Campground
5. Burt Lake County Park
"The lower level is at the lake. About 6 spots w electric but very unlevel. Very nice lake. Stayed here in a 27' B+ 8.26.20. I definitely would stay here again. 1 bar of 4g at&t."
6. Flying Goose Campground & Resort
"Set along the shores of Lake Imogene, which comes out of nowhere surrounded by farm land, and you can’t even see it from the road."
"There is a lake you can fish,swim,rent kayaks and canoe. Laundry and showers."
7. Fort Defiance State Park Campground
"A hidden gem in Northwest Iowa. It is Memerial Day Weekend and on Friday night we had one other tent camper on Friday. None on Saturday. The bathrooms are the old hole going down into a pit."
"Fort Defiance is a forresty natural state park in Iowa. There is Electrical Hook ups a picnic Table and a charcoal Grill already at the camp site."
from $12 - $20 / night
Check Availability8. Wolden Recreation Area & Campground
"Good sized park with easy access to a swimming beach and multiple playgrounds for children. Also includes a sand volleyball court and a basketball hoop."
9. memoirs park
"We went on a weekday so we were the only ones around. We had site C14. Bathrooms were decent. Playground is kind of small and old."
"Has one in central location so luckily I had just enough hose to fill up the camper. Close to state park with trails and bison so had a great weekend!"
from $15 - $25 / night
Check Availability10. Jackson KOA
Drive Time
- 1 hr 16 min from Mankato, MN
- 1 hr 47 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 2 hrs from Rochester, MN
- 2 hrs 33 min from Ames, IA
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- Samantha B.
ScoutEmerson Bay State Recreation Area Campground
The best place in town
This campground is right on the lake! The spots are spacious, the bathrooms are clean, and the price is right. There are a few docks available for boating, fishing or just lake gazing. This is a great location as a home base to everything in Okoboji. Start the morning with coffee at the beach, hop on the Great Lakes bike trail and everything is nearby.
All the campsites are on crushed gravel so be prepared to sweep frequently or leave your shoes outside.
Dog friendly, lots of places to walk the dogs. Can't leave the dogs unattended in the camper, so keep that in mind when planning trips. Boji Bark has doggie daycare.
- Jim W.Scout
Blue Earth City Campground
Just off the interstate, great place to stop for the night.
Sites can accommodate tents or up to 50' RVs. Lots of grass, bike/walking paths and dogs on leashes welcome. 14 Sites now, with plans for 10+ Sites built this summer. On site host, so typically quiet and friendly. One price, $25/night.
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GuideFort Defiance State Park Campground
A Hidden Gem in Iowa
A hidden gem in Northwest Iowa. It is Memerial Day Weekend and on Friday night we had one other tent camper on Friday. None on Saturday.
The bathrooms are the old hole going down into a pit. They are very rustic.
There are plenty of trails in the park. The big creek that runs through the kiddos can play in. It is not deep but it’s water. There are some other small little creeks too.
Around the camping area, the kids rode their bikes. We did ride around the roads as a family.
The camp site are dirt.
There are permanent fire rings and grills at each site. Only place to get firewood was at Hy-Vee. Our site had electricity with 50, 30,& 20 amps.
There is only one water spot in the campground. We drank the water and didn’t die.
There is a golf course next to the park that is fun.
My only real complaint would be there is a lot of people just driving through.
- JJoy R.Traveler
Blue Earth City Campground
Little Gem!
Lovely little campground! Campground host is fantastic! So accommodating & gracious. When we told her we were traveling with dogs, she put us in space 13 at the back of the loop. Nice large, quiet site surrounded by trees and a terrific grassy area. Very few other campers, so we were almost by ourselves for 3 days. The campground is clean and well maintained, as are the fairgrounds. A paved trail meanders thru for walking or bicycling, and town is less than 2 miles away.
- Mick P.Scout
Marble Beach State Recreation Area Campground
Great place to stay around the Okoboji area
Campground Renovation: The campground will be closed from April 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019.
Marble Beach`s campground is the largest in the Iowa Great Lakes Region. The campground is well shaded and features paved roads, boat ramps, modern restroom and shower facilities, as well as a sanitary dump station. The campground includes non-electric sites and sites with electrical hookups.
Spirit Lake is the largest natural lake in Iowa and provides some of the best fishing in the state. Anglers will find challenging sport pursuing a variety of game fish including walleye, northern pike, muskellunges, largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, perch, bluegills, crappies, catfish, and bullheads.
Joel S.GuideSmith Lake County Park
Good value camping
This is a pretty quiet campground in my experience. For $15 you get water/electric sites with access to bathrooms and showers. Dogs are allowed on leash. Pretty nice playground. The beach area has been taken over by geese though.
- BBradley B.Traveler
Iowa Lake Co Campground
Grea for tents
I found this to be a great little spot to stay bike touring through Iowa. It is right in a lake, has water, and a nice vault toilet. Unlike the other reviewer I was literally the only one there. That’s always a bit odd but in this case it didn’t bother me at all. I highly recommend for tents. RVs not so much.
- Adrian D.Traveler
Cuttys Okoboji Resort Members Club
Mini Golf with Uncle Lester.
Ive been coming to Cutty’s since i was a child for family reunions. Uncle Lester had a membership and since we were related we could use his pass for mini golf, the pool, and the big shelter house near his favourite spot he always rented for his RV. Cutty’s is great for the family rain or shine!
They also have close access to the bike trail that surrounds the Dickinson county lakes and nearby towns
Guide to Dolliver
Camping opportunities near Dolliver, Iowa center around the agricultural landscape of Emmet County, situated at approximately 1,250 feet elevation. The area features several interconnected water bodies including Tuttle Lake and the Des Moines River, creating distinct camping experiences between riverside and lakefront locations. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-85°F with frequent afternoon thunderstorms, while spring and fall camping requires preparation for temperature swings of 30+ degrees between day and night.
What to do
Fishing access points: At Burt Lake County Park, campers enjoy the lakefront location. "Very nice lake. Stayed here in a 27' B+ 8.26.20. I definitely would stay here again," notes Larry K.
Hiking trails: The wooded terrain at Fort Defiance State Park Campground offers several creek crossings on natural paths. Adrian D. states: "The valley has a small river or a big creek, idk you tell me the difference, what you can cross over a few times on the trails."
Water recreation: Imogene Lake provides boating and swimming options with rental equipment available. Chris S. reports about Flying Goose Campground: "Set along the shores of Lake Imogene, which comes out of nowhere surrounded by farm land, and you can't even see it from the road. Mature shade trees everywhere."
Disc golf courses: Several campgrounds connect to nearby disc golf facilities, making them accessible for day activities. "Frisbee golf course within walking distance," mentions Amy K. about Land of Memories Campground.
What campers like
Affordable pricing: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Dolliver maintain reasonable rates. "Upper camp area has about 8 spots w 30/50 amp. A pavilion. 1 water spigot. Garbage and a plastic biffy. The lower level is at the lake. About 6 spots w electric but very unlevel... $10/night!" reports adam T. about Burt Lake County Park.
Swimming beaches: Flying Goose Campground & Resort offers dedicated swimming areas that pet owners appreciate. "Right on Lake Imogene, there is a boat dock and a sandy swimming beach (which we had entirely to ourselves!)," writes hanaa.
Playground facilities: Wolden Recreation Area & Campground receives praise for its family amenities. "Good sized park with easy access to a swimming beach and multiple playgrounds for children. Also includes a sand volleyball court and a basketball hoop," notes Zach E.
Wildlife viewing: Early morning wildlife sightings add to the camping experience. Adrian D. mentions about Fort Defiance: "Depending on the time of day, generally in the morning you can cruise through at day break and find deer on the roads to watch out!"
What you should know
Variable staff experiences: Service quality can differ between locations. At Jackson KOA, campers report positive interactions: "Great KOA, owners were very friendly and welcoming. They invited us to their 'end of season' party and came and talked to us the next morning," says Matthew B.
Seasonal closures: Most pet-friendly campgrounds near Dolliver operate from April to October/November. Tuttle Lake Park has a defined season "April 15 to November 15" while Flying Goose Campground runs from "May 1 to Oct 31."
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