Top Horse Camping near Dunlap, IA

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Dunlap, IA (4)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
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    1. Lewis and Clark State Park

    20 Reviews
    48 Photos
    66 Saves

    The Lewis and Clark campground is a great place to spend a leisurely vacation in the outdoors. The campground features both electric and full hook-up sites (water and sewer) which lie along the lakeshore. Modern restrooms and showers are available, as is a trailer dump station.

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

    $20 - $26 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground

    2. Lake Cunningham Campground

    10 Reviews
    16 Photos
    51 Saves

    Whether you are visiting Omaha for the first time or looking for an affordable, family-friendly staycation, we’ve got what you’re looking for at Lake Cunningham. Discover the abundance of activities we have to offer, catered to those looking to explore the beauty of our park from land or water…or both! For those of you who plan to stay with us, we have 42 new campground stalls equipped with water, power and sanitary to each pad as well as a new well and shower house for campers to enjoy. We also have 41 upgraded campground stalls with access to a renovated shower house and electrical amplification. All campground stalls have new grills and firepits for you to enjoy.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $15 - $40 / night

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      3. Southwood Conservation Area

      1 Review
      10 Saves
      • Electric Hookups
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Showers
      • Drinking Water
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      Recent Equestrian Reviews In Dunlap

      32 Reviews of 4 Dunlap Campgrounds


      • DThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
        May. 7, 2024

        Lake Cunningham Campground

        Nice for Glamping

        Nice site for a tent camper passing through, beginner adventurers, glampers, or a family staycation.  The entire park is well maintained, has a large lake stocked with fish, tent sites are close together, but tolerable.  Occupancy depends on the time of year.  I was there in September and it was not crowded at all.  Tent sites are primitive.  New roads leading into the park.

      • B
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Sep. 5, 2023

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        Not bad for after Labor Day Weekend.

        Campground was as I hoped. Empty except for 3 others. Oxbow lake is nice with a sandy shoreline. The campground is set in an Aspen glade. Very nice.

      • C
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
        Aug. 13, 2023

        Lake Cunningham Campground

        Clean and comfortable!

        Love the new East lots. Full access with concrete pad. Tons of room between spots. Mini store on the property to buy ice, firewood, and food from. Fishing, paddle board rentals, and a park are a few things to do. Awesome place!

      • Steve D.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
        May. 23, 2023

        Lake Cunningham Campground

        Outstanding Campground!

        This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds we have ever encountered! On a beautiful lake with many recreational possibilities - kayaking, sailing non power boating - some for rent. 10 miles of paved bike trails and ALL paved campsites level and clean! Many clean and nice bathrooms which showers and FULL hookups for almost any size RV or camper. HIGHLY recommended! Nice campsite hosts and nicely spread out campsites with fire rings and picnic tables. No wi fi but Verizon service was good.

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
        Sep. 8, 2022

        Lake Cunningham Campground

        New, nice.. good experience

        A relative's driveway would've been free, but here we got a level pull-thru spot and the encouragement and advice of a kind camp host as we got our tanks washed through and drained. Slips are nicely spaced apart from each other. The area we booked is very new, and FHU.

      • Alana R.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
        Jun. 20, 2022

        Lake Cunningham Campground

        Nice new spot

        The sites have concrete pads with power, but no water or sewer. There is a fill station on the way in. You can pay $1 for a hot shower in the comfort station, which is very clean. The lake is right there, with a nice bike path that comes all the way around.

      • Matthew M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Southwood Conservation Area
        May. 12, 2022

        Southwood Conservation Area

        Childhood memories

        It’s been a few years since I’ve stayed here but I have a million memories of this place. Stalked by a mountain lion chased people out of the campground. Spent easily 100 nights here. Campground has recently been upgraded and heading back soon.

      • j
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Oct. 17, 2021

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        Just what was needed

        Only one site available when I stopped but that's all I needed! Full of family type campers in every type of camper. Busy but not noisy and quiet by 9. Located on a body of water. Just 3 miles from the highway. I paid $18. For an off season site. Clean restrooms and level spacious sites.

      • S
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Sep. 19, 2021

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        Short weekend getaway

        Nice campground. Very few tent only - mostly RVs/trailers. Washrooms basic but clean. Large site under trees with mix of sun & shade. Grassy area for tent. Access to water close by. Large playground for kids. Campground host had firewood. Picnic table & firepit with grill rack in good condition. Nearby boat ramp to load kayak onto Blue Lake. Many water lilies but sheltered at one end so good for kayak. Everyone seemed friendly though some folk stayed up pretty late on Friday!

      • Rebecca W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Sep. 5, 2021

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        Beautiful campsite

        Great campground for families. There is a huge playground with tons of activities for all ages, the boat is an awesome thing to see. I saw a ton of trails along the main road but we didn’t have time to check them out. This was such a fun campground to stay with our kiddos.

      • Neil T.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Aug. 31, 2021

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        Nice evening swim after a hot day

        Vibe: Relaxed summer lake fun. 

        Cleanliness: Average 

        Facilities: Slightly dated but adequate 

        General spots: Good size, good spacing, not private. Large cottonwood trees offer good shade on lake side spots. 

        Our site: 10. Close to the swimming area. Not far from bathrooms. 

        Noise: Friendly chatter. Mostly quiet. Some music from the summer camp across the lake(see below). 

        Cell signal: Good (Verizon)

        Other: The lake isn’t huge, but the water was not murky and you could wade out pretty far and still be shallow enough to stand. A summer camp is across the lake and they played some evening music and morning music starts at 7:30.

      • Bob M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Aug. 1, 2021

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        Nice Spot

        We only were here 1 night, a stopover. The place is clean & quiet, lots of families. 

        Only thing we had time for was swimming in the lake, which was refreshing. Maybe we return in the future.

      • Angela W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        May. 14, 2021

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        Nice campground!

        This is a pleasant campground. There are water lots available. Some spots can be reserved. Others are walk in only. Decent room between lots, though I would prefer a bit more room. Most sites are electric only. A slim amount are full hookup. Excellent playground for children. Popular place for boating in the summer months. Dirt trails to explore around the grounds.

      • N K.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Oct. 11, 2020

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        Clean & kid friendly

        Well kept & family friendly camping in Iowa! We were able to reserve an electric unit (#30) right off the lake and across the road from the large playground (~5 setups for different age groups). We could watch the kids play while getting food ready or preparing a line to throw in the water. Short walk to the very clean restrooms with flush toilets & showers. Will come back!

      • M
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Oct. 4, 2020

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        Clean, very nice campground, kid friendly

        There’s a pretty big playground near all the sites. When I went in the first weekend of October they had a little trick or treat night too! Extremely nice amenities; flush toilet and showers. Very nice for Iowa state parks.

      • Tony B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
        Sep. 16, 2020

        Lake Cunningham Campground

        Higher rating but closed for now

        This lake is one of the very few in Omaha that offers camping. And definitely of all types rv, and tent. But let me give you a disclaimer of why this is a 3 star. First the park is closed due to them draining it because of zebra mussels. Also I still feel weird about camping in a city, but that's my hang up. This place has always been well maintained, and offered a lot of amenities. They also offered rental boats for the lake, a really nice walking trail, and fishing. But for now we will have to wait to see what the improvements are going to be and how the lake turns out. More information to come later.

      • Tony B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Sep. 9, 2020

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        Nice, and clean lake

        This place was pleasantly clean to me. Blue lake which is the lake this state park sits on. When you drive in from the road you see on your right the lake and to your left are houses. You go farther down and you see picnic accesses off the lake. And there is a swimming area and beach further down with a fully accessible restroom. There is also a keelboat on display and visitor center with a musuem. The center was closed when we were here, (thanks covid). Behind that is a dock and a little look out tower next to it. This is where we saw people kayak mainly. You go farther down and this was where the campsites were. This appeared to be more of a park set up for rv and campers than any tents. You go farther down pass this and you find more accesses to trails, and taller grass. This is a great park especially for a rv, and how clean it is.

      • Kathy F.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Nov. 8, 2019

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        Great Find

        Oh my the rate was 19.00 for full 50 amp hookup Beautiful state park in the water nice level sites paved Fire rings and tables Would definitely recommend this place it is a must stop!

      • Christy H.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
        Jun. 5, 2019

        Lake Cunningham Campground

        Currently close

        Due to mussel infestation the lake and campgrounds are close. When it’s open there is a small semi primitive campground. Lake is pretty and does have boat docks.

      • K
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Aug. 13, 2018

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        Well maintained, interesting history and great fishing

        This place has great fishing and is very well maintained not to mention that they have a replica of the Boat that Lewis and Clark traveled on many years ago. They will also occasionally take it out and give rides. They also have a history museum to accompany the boat. Bathrooms are clean. Camp ground is clean. Lots of things to see and do in the camp ground itself.



      Guide to Dunlap

      Camping near Dunlap, Iowa, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. From serene nature trails to well-maintained facilities, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful region.

      What to do:

      • Hiking and Nature Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Hitchcock County Nature Center. One camper mentioned, “Camping here also gives you access to the playground and nature trails into some beautiful countryside.”
      • Fishing and Water Activities: At Lake Anita State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and kayaking. A visitor shared, “Great spot! $13 full hook up. Stayed 4 nights on a beautiful lake.”
      • Wildlife Watching: The Lewis and Clark State Park Campground is perfect for spotting local wildlife. One reviewer noted, “The campground is set in an Aspen glade. Very nice.”

      What campers like:

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A review for Hitchcock County Nature Center stated, “Even the pit toilets were spotless and didn’t smell.”
      • Spacious Campsites: Many enjoy the roomy sites at Lake Anita State Park Campground. One camper said, “Nice campground, clean, beautiful lake with bike path/walking trail around the entire lake.”
      • Friendly Hosts: Campers often mention the helpful staff. A visitor at Lewis and Clark State Park Campground remarked, “Great sites right on the water. Easy back in for my rig. Hot showers were a plus :)”

      What you should know:

      • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. A camper at Hitchcock County Nature Center warned, “The only downside is bring several bottles of bug spray; the mosquitoes are terrible!”
      • Cash Only: Some campgrounds, like Arrowhead Park Campground, require cash payments. A reviewer reminded, “Friendly reminder to bring CASH. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.”
      • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have extensive facilities. A visitor at Two Rivers State Recreation Area mentioned, “For the tent sites, I wish there were more amenities.”

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds for kids. Hitchcock County Nature Center has a playground that families enjoy.
      • Nature Trails: Choose campgrounds with easy access to trails. A family at Lake Anita State Park Campground appreciated the “lots of hiking trails and even hiking sticks.”
      • Safety: Always check in with campground hosts about safety. A camper at Arrowhead Park Campground felt uneasy and said, “The energy there was so off and it did not feel safe.”

      Tips from RVers:

      Camping near Dunlap, Iowa, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. Whether you’re in an RV or tent, there’s plenty to explore and enjoy!

      Frequently Asked Questions

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        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Dunlap, IA is Lewis and Clark State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 20 reviews.

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