Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Duncombe, IA

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Duncombe, IA (50)

    Camper-submitted photo from Ledges State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Ledges State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Ledges State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Ledges State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Ledges State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Ledges State Park Campground

    1. Ledges State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    57 Photos
    210 Saves
    Boone, Iowa

    Millions of years before the plains of Iowa were inhabited by the Sauk, Fox and Sioux peoples, much of the American Midwest was covered by a shallow inland sea. It was at this time that the area’s sandstone deposits began forming. Fast-forward to just 13,000 years ago, with the inland sea now long gone, Ice Age glacial meltwater raced across the dry plains, carving and scouring channels and canyons into the sandstone terrain. One of these canyons can be found in Iowa’s Ledges State Park. This 1,000-acre nature preserve and recreation area is located on a wide bend on the Des Moines River, and is just 40 miles north of the city of Des Moines. The park is subject to frequent flooding when the river breaches its banks, but is otherwise a popular year-round outdoor recreation destination. Visitors to Ledges can enjoy a variety of hiking, fishing and paddling opportunities, as well as explore a prehistoric river canyon that showcases nature’s ability to sculpt the landscape.

    The campground at Ledges State Park features 94 tent and RV sites situated among deciduous woods not far from the Des Moines River. Campers can choose from full-hookup, partial-hookup, or primitive tent sites. Most sites are back-in; only a few are pull-through for larger vehicles. Tent sites are located in both in the main camp area, and in a secluded walk-in area. There is also a youth group site. All sites are equipped with picnic tables, fire pits and cooking grills, and all have access to water faucets, flush restrooms, showers, and trash receptacles; a dump station is located near the campground entrance. The campground also features a kids’ playground, outdoor amphitheater, and is within walking distance of trails and picnic areas. Some roads and/or facilities may not be open or available in the winter. Reservations are accepted, however the park saves about half of the sites for first-come, first-served campers; sites are $11–$19/night.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 - $18 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground

    2. Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    13 Photos
    29 Saves
    Lehigh, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park

    3. Briggs Woods Park

    8 Reviews
    17 Photos
    17 Saves
    Webster City, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy County Park

    4. Kennedy County Park

    4 Reviews
    13 Photos
    5 Saves
    Badger, Iowa

    The largest and most popular area managed by the Webster County Conservation Board is John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. Construction of Kennedy Park began in 1962 and the park was officially dedicated in 1965. This park is a 400 acre multiple use recreation area. The 53-acre Badger Lake provides the focal point for a wide variety of outdoor activities including camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking, canoeing and boating (no gas motors) as well as an the 18 hole Lakeside Municipal Golf Course.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $20 - $100 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from South Equestrian Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from South Equestrian Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from South Equestrian Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from South Equestrian Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from South Equestrian Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from South Equestrian Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area

    5. South Equestrian Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
    8 Photos
    6 Saves
    Lehigh, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Bells Mills County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bells Mills County Park

    6. Bells Mills County Park

    2 Reviews
    2 Photos
    12 Saves
    Lehigh, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Wall Lake County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Wall Lake County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Wall Lake County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Wall Lake County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Wall Lake County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Wall Lake County Park

    7. Little Wall Lake County Park

    5 Reviews
    8 Photos
    37 Saves
    Story City, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Lake County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Lake County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Lake County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Lake County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Lake County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Lake County Park

    8. Spring Lake County Park

    9 Reviews
    9 Photos
    31 Saves
    Jefferson, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 / night

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      9. Beach Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area

      1 Review
      6 Saves
      Lehigh, Iowa
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      Camper-submitted photo from Jester County Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Jester County Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Jester County Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Jester County Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Jester County Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Jester County Park

      10. Jester County Park

      27 Reviews
      45 Photos
      103 Saves
      Granger, Iowa
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs

      $20 - $25 / night

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    Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Duncombe

    189 Reviews of 50 Duncombe Campgrounds


    • Pat F.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Don Williams Park
      Oct. 14, 2024

      Don Williams Park

      Quite and nice

      Very quite and nice campground, we camped on top of the hill in tents it was awesome view and potable drinking water next to camp, bathrooms and shower facilities was clean and nice

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Dows Pool Park & Campground
      Sep. 28, 2024

      Dows Pool Park & Campground

      Shady, quiet campground with electric & water hookups and a dump station

      I only drove through here I did not camp. It was quiet and the sites were shaded. I saw water, electricity and a picnic table at every site. The pads are gravel and very level.

      You can easily bike into town.

      There is a dump station.

      I had 3 bars of Verizon 4G which provided 70 down and 12 up.

      On T-mobile I had 5 bars of 5G and 100 down and 7 up.

    • c
      Camper-submitted photo from Sportsman Park
      Sep. 22, 2024

      Sportsman Park

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    • Jason K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Eagle City County Park
      Aug. 26, 2024

      Eagle City County Park

      Good for an overnight stop

      First, there is no pit toilet. Second, you need to pay ($10) via a website. Scan the QR code by the entrance. I couldn't get it to work.

      Sites are fine. A couple of options for hammock camping. Nothing special.

      We stopped driving cross country.

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Eagle City County Park
      Aug. 7, 2024

      Eagle City County Park

      Fee required now

      Note that they do now require a permit to stay here. Sites are first come first served with no reservations. Cost is $10 and you can pay up to 30 min after claiming your site. Great camping area, pit toilet, regularly mowed, great riverside view, level spots for tent and vehicle camping with fire rings.

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Dakins Lake County Park
      Jun. 17, 2024

      Dakins Lake County Park

      Very Nice!

      Stayed a weekend here and was very enjoyable! This looks to be a relatively new campground as the trees are still very young and, therefore, not much shade. It was windy that weekend so plenty of air circulation made it nice. High didn’t hit 90 until Sunday afternoon so didn’t even need air conditioning.

    • Greg K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Alden riverview campground
      May. 5, 2024

      Alden riverview campground

      15$! Alden Riverview Campground

      30/50/110 power. Drinking water and dump onsite but not on sites. Wifi! Hot showers, playground,boat launch,fire pits,grills,good camp host.town is right there 2 bars and restaurants. Gas station I think was 8 blocks up to the right. Been hard to find all this for 15 bucks a day!

    • Amanda W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Jester County Park
      Apr. 13, 2024

      Jester County Park

      camping

      we love it here people are great price is Right Showers are hot every time it a WOnderfull place •to be .

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Lake State Wildlife Management Area
      Mar. 29, 2024

      Eagle Lake State Wildlife Management Area

      Nice spot at the end of the dirt road

      This spot is exposed with virtually no privacy. (Winter/ early spring) It's about a 1/4 mile off of the dirt road and makes a left towards the end with water access that is great for a kayak. During the summer, when the corn is in, it's looks like there would be plenty of privacy. There are NO amenities here. There's plenty of room here for any size rig.

    • Pam H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Grotto Campground
      Sep. 5, 2023

      Grotto Campground

      Nice quiet camping

      Stopped for the night , so I could see the Grotto in the morning. Very clean restrooms/showers. Only one other camper here. Shaded spots, great Wi-Fi, good cell service. Next to train tracks but only one train came by and it wasn’t loud. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area. You pay at the gift shop across the street. $20 for RV and $10 for tent.

    • Ashley M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Sportsman Park
      Jul. 26, 2023

      Sportsman Park

      Awesome

      Great camping sites! Can’t beat the price. Showers and toilets that were clean. Very peaceful. Best place we camped from Michigan to Washington!

    • R
      Camper-submitted photo from The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park
      Jun. 22, 2023

      The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park

      Nice place to stop while visiting the Grotto

      We stayed at the Grotto of the Redemption RV park for two nights. We were in our class C while slowly making our way across the country. We had no problems getting a spot here. There are two areas. One is very close to a train line, which runs infrequently. Sites are grass, level, and reasonably well maintained. All sites are pull through. Only electrical hookups are available at the sites. This is in good condition. There is fresh water and a dump station available. Each site has a nice grassy area and there are plenty of large trees. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a park nearby with a playground. 

      The RV park is near the Grotto. The Grotto is a fascinating achievement worth a look if you are in the area.

      We had 2 bar LTE with Verizon. Our hotspot was usable and performed very well. Campground wifi was not available.

      We enjoyed our brief stay at this campground. We will stay again when traveling this way.

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Eagle City County Park
      Jun. 10, 2023

      Eagle City County Park

      Amazing spot

      Couldn’t have asked for more, 5-6 nice spots right on a river, picnic table and fire pits and the grounds are well kept. It was also easy to find and access even with a low clearance car.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Eagle City County Park
      Jun. 4, 2023

      Eagle City County Park

      Great stay

      Great camping spot! We’ll maintain camp sites. I was the only one on grounds. Water well isn’t working though, only downside. Will definitely come again

    • Jeannie D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Featherstone County Park
      May. 25, 2023

      Featherstone County Park

      Snug

      Snug if you have slide outs, must watch to see you don't hit neighbor's trailer as you extend. Awnings literally touch neighbors. Crazy good time, if that's what you're into. I like the cabins!

    • Jeannie D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Spring Lake County Park
      May. 25, 2023

      Spring Lake County Park

      Family Tradition

      We love to return here every year! 

      Recently updated two-way fresh-fill/santiary dump station. There is Ice Cube Consessions and the skating rink from Memorial Day through Labor Day every year. Great long-term hosts really make this park feel like going home.

    • Jeannie D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Joe Sheldon County Park
      May. 25, 2023

      Joe Sheldon County Park

      Beautiful hiking!

      This is a lovely and expanding park. Spacious, level pull through sites with full hookups. Decent Verizon coverage. Shower houses could use updates.

    • Jeannie D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
      May. 25, 2023

      Briggs Woods Park

      Pretty place

      Nice camp, decent sites, GREAT buddy sites! Cell service is null, and no wifi. We do love the hiking over here!

    • Jeannie D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy County Park
      May. 25, 2023

      Kennedy County Park

      Getting away from it ALL!

      Decent smaller county park with newly installed blacktop trail around lake and golfcourse next door. No cell service provider functions in this park. The WIFI is shared between dozens of sites, speed averages right around 5mps. The rest of everything out here is WONDERFUL! Great neighbors, wildlife, the trail, fishing, boating, the playground… everything else is wonderful.

    • Jeannie D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
      May. 25, 2023

      Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground

      Love Dolliver

      One of my favorite hiking spots! Camping here is comfortable enough. Sites can be a little squat in the middle loops, and no fhu. Antenna coverage is fine for catching your evening weather report, but cell service cuts out as you drive down into the park, and does not resume until you come back up and out. There's no wifi, and I'm not sure how satellite service would fare down here. Our Dish barely kept up with the antenna, so I'm guessing satellite's a meh. If you have anything you'd like to listen to or watch, download it before going in. But, honestly, the hiking is so good, it'd be silly to worry about much of anything down here. I rarely do.

    • Jeannie D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Ledges State Park Campground
      May. 25, 2023

      Ledges State Park Campground

      It's okay

      Great vibes. Camp's pretty far from the bones of the park, but the hike's relatively plesant. Cell coverage is terrible out here, and there is no WIFI to help keep people connected.

    • Jeannie D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Webster County Kennedy Park Campground
      May. 25, 2023

      Webster County Kennedy Park Campground

      No Service

      Great sites, phenomenol hosts. LOVE the playground, and the culture; this is home during the summer months. Terrible WIFI, absolutely no cell coverage out here. Not sure how they justify raising camping rates here if the ameneties do not reflect modern needs for family enjoyment. Yes we like smores, and watching the birds, and fishing, and hiking; but so help me, we like our Netflix too, and I sure would like to be able to watch the weather report. Even Dish coverage is spotty out here. It's weird, we're not down in a valley or anything. Not sure why this is such a dead zone out here.

    • D
      Camper-submitted photo from Beeds Lake State Park — Beed's Lake State Park
      Oct. 28, 2022

      Beeds Lake State Park — Beed's Lake State Park

      Poor Layout

      Over half of the campsites are parallel parking. That means if you don’t know the person camping across from you, you’ll be staring at a stranger just a few feet away during your stay. Nice lake with a picturesque dam.

    • D
      Camper-submitted photo from Ledges State Park Campground
      Oct. 9, 2022

      Ledges State Park Campground

      Nice Campground

      Canyon road and limestone cliffs are awesome. Secluded spots in the trees. If you have Verizon and rely on data this may not be the campground for you.


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      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Duncombe, IA is Ledges State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 39 reviews.

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