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New Wine Park Dubuque County Park welcomes pets at all campsites with spacious gravel parking pads, fire pits, and picnic tables. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the campground area, which features a playground in the center of the lollipop-style loop. The local sheriff regularly patrols the grounds, creating a secure environment for campers and their pets. Backbone State Park also permits pets at its Six Pines Campground, offering electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings with grills. Campers with dogs appreciate the well-spaced sites that provide adequate room for pets to rest comfortably while remaining on leash. Both parks maintain clean facilities with New Wine Park featuring newer shower houses with free showers.
Hiking trails near these pet-friendly campgrounds provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs. At Wyalusing State Park, located on the Wisconsin-Iowa border, dogs can join their owners on scenic trails with spectacular views where the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers meet. The park requires pets to remain leashed at all times while exploring the extensive trail system. Backbone State Park offers unique geological features uncommon in Iowa, with hiking paths suitable for dogs of various abilities. During autumn months, the primitive campground at Backbone becomes particularly quiet, allowing for peaceful walks with pets after most RV campers realize there are no hookups available. Campers should bring waste bags as availability varies between parks, and remember that wildlife encounters require keeping dogs under close control.
"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."
"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."
"The site itself was sloped away from the road making it feel tucked into the trees. The downside was that the only flat space for the tent was very close to the fire pit."
"Friendly Crowds and secluded spot despite us staying next to the main road for the camping area. Sunsets were beautiful looking west over the Mississippi River."
from $19 - $110 / night
Check Availability"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 $12 - $25 / night
Check Availability"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."
"It is off of the beaten path and is usually not too busy. This has become a favorite of our Scouting BSA Troop."
"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."
"Apparently there are also good trails, as many of the campers have ATV’s parked at their sites. The shower house, under the office, was spacious and clean."
"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."
"Caves were closed but we had a great time hiking the trails. Very clean campground. Plenty of wood for campfires, just had a donation box. Electric campsites have plenty of shade."
from $15 - $25 / night
Check Availability"Trout stream (Catfish Creek) runs through campground and park and is stocked by Iowa DNR, has Swiss Valley Nature center with trails."
"Fishing seemed popular in catfish creek about 50 feet away from our sight. There is a sign that states firewood is for sale at 6pm but the ranger was about 45 min late bc he tends to two other parks."
from $35 - $105 / night
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RangerVery nice campground with a few FHU sites, most are electric only. Some sites are pretty sloped making it hard to level longer rigs. Check carefully when making your reservation. Nice close hike to see the overlooks to the river, and there’s a well maintained hike down to the Bridal Veil Falls. Minus 1 star for the horrible push-button operated showers that only stay on for 6 seconds at a time. Good phone service for both t-mobile and AT&T.
RangerGreat little county park! Lots of back in sites; we found a pull-through that fit our 43' motorhome towing a truck with room to spare (site #20). $25 a night for water and elec is a fair price, and there's a dump station on the way out. My only reason for marking 4 stars is that trees could be trimmed back a bit more for big rigs to navigate without brushing up against them. (See couple pics). However it was late in the season -- we stayed Oct 22 and the park closes for winter on Oct 25, so maybe they'll be due for a trim next spring.
GuideWe came towards the end of season so we were one of the few people staying there. The spaces are close together but we had no one near us so we didn’t mind. We had a great experience with the host, very friendly. However, it is a bit noisy since the highway is right there and you do constantly hear the trains. Also, there are some questionable people roaming through the campground.
GuideI arrived after dark. Crept in slowly as its dark. Loop B. Found a spot easy. I’ll drop the envelope on the way out. Some minor road noise. Dark! Quiet! So far, excellent. I plan to head out early. I would stay here again. $25water/electric. Cash in iron ranger. Haven’t used the restroom. Perhaps in the morning. Lovely clear night sky
LegendTons to do, trails, the caves, playground, picnic areas The sites are average The caves are amazing Water, power, bathrooms and dumping station
ScoutVery quiet campground. Not a bad spot. Has dump station and a few water spigots to fill up on your way in. Plenty of old trees. Cell service is spotty.
ScoutBe advised site 14 is on such a steep hill it was honestly scary coming in an out of our camper! If an older couple were staying at this site in a camper I’m not sure if they would even be able to. Our second door entrance cannot be used due to how steep the hill is and we had to add wood to the bottom of our stairs because they didn’t touch the ground. Forgot to add you’re also under a very large black walnut tree that is currently dropping walnuts that are ripe.
LegendThough the CG is small, open, few interior trees for shade, it has a outhouse, fire rings, picnic tables, and dump station. Has 8 designated camp sites with sled registration. Great 1 mile access to the Middle Fork of the Little Maquoketa River ( Bankston Creek) and is stocked by the Iowa DNR with trout. Public hunting in park during seasons.
GuideCampground sits on a hill overlooking a number of farms. Absolutely beautiful. Decent sized sites, full hook-ups. Also a dump station. Small store on site. Trees provide shade. Many acres of paths and grass to walk the dog. Very clean bathrooms and showers. Whole place is neat and tidy. Only negative is highway noise. Pull through sites are farther from highway so may be less noisy there.
Near Dyersville, Iowa, campgrounds are nestled within the Driftless Area, a unique geological region characterized by deep valleys, limestone bluffs, and clear streams. This region escaped glaciation during the last ice age, creating a topography quite different from Iowa's typically flat landscape. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F with higher humidity, while spring and fall camping seasons offer more moderate conditions between 50-70°F.
Trout fishing access: Swiss Valley County Park provides excellent fishing opportunities along Catfish Creek. "Trout stream runs through campground and park and is stocked by Iowa DNR," notes James M., who appreciates the conservation efforts.
Kayaking and tubing: Riverview Ridge offers direct river access with convenient services. "Two hour float trips on the North Fork Maquoketa River are available directly from the campground," explains Wayne K., highlighting the easy access for water activities.
Exploring geological features: The limestone caves and rock formations throughout the area create unique hiking experiences. "The sand caves are cool, lots of unique hiking features," shares Jennifer B. about her family's experience at Wyalusing State Park.
Spacious sites: New Wine Park Dubuque County Park offers generous camping areas. "The sites are so large you have lots of places to pick from to pitch your tent on the level grassy sites," reports Annie C., emphasizing the room to spread out.
Quiet atmosphere: Fountain Springs County Park provides a secluded experience for those seeking solitude. "The several times I have camped, there have been at most a few other sites with people camping. Often, I have been alone in the campground, which is perfect for those seeking solitude," writes Kerry M.
Clean facilities: Multiple campgrounds maintain high standards for amenities. "Cannot say enough about this campground. Good clean restrooms. Plenty of space. Quiet. LOTS of shade," Douglas B. shares about his experience at New Wine Park.
Site availability varies seasonally: Some campgrounds have limited reservable sites. "Nine of the sites are reservable, and the rest are first-come, first-served. Some sites are primitive, and some have water and 30-amp electricity hookups," explains Lee D. about New Wine Park.
Limited cell service: Be prepared for connectivity challenges in some areas. "Free up to two weeks, very primitive, all I could do was text from my AT&T phone... You'll want a hard copy of your directions if you stay the night," advises Tammie C. about Fountain Springs County Park.
Park ranger presence: Bailey's Ford Delaware County Park** maintains regular staff monitoring. "The local sheriff's office regularly sends a trooper through to patrol the campground and collect the fee envelopes from the drop box. It was nice visiting with him," notes a camper about the security measures.
Playground access: Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Dyersville include play areas for children. "Many activities including disc golf, three hiking trails, volleyball, two playgrounds (one in the day-use area and one by the campsites)," describes Lee D. about the family-friendly amenities at New Wine Park.
Nature education opportunities: Wyalusing State Park Campground** offers programs specifically for young visitors. "The nature program was great for our son who was 2 at the time," shares Jennifer B. about her family's experience.
Multiple recreation options: Parks often provide diverse activities beyond hiking. "Bailey's Ford has everything you need for a night or a week. It's clean and beautiful. Trout stream, trails, river access, showers and a playground," recommends Laura about the variety of family-friendly activities.
Electric hookup availability: Dog-friendly campgrounds near Dyersville offer various electric options. "Water/Elec was $18 dollars night. We stayed just after Labor Day and we were one of 6 trailers in the entire park," shares Russell B. about the value and availability at New Wine Park.
Site leveling considerations: Pay attention to the terrain when selecting sites. "Most sites are level. The camper pads are gravel/grass, but not all are clearly defined," advises Lee D. about New Wine Park, which is useful information for larger rigs.
Dump station locations: "There is also a dump station," notes Lee D. about the facilities at New Wine Park, while Tom R. comments about Swiss Valley: "We had a 50amp water site and the dump station was nearby. This county park is very nice and sits in a very quiet valley."
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