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Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA welcomes pets at its cabin rentals, RV sites, and tent camping areas near Evansdale, Iowa. The campground features a fenced dog park that campers with German Shepherds and other breeds find fantastic for off-leash exercise. Most pet-friendly campgrounds in the area maintain standard leash policies outside designated exercise areas, with George Wyth State Park Campground and Deerwood Park both offering pet-accessible sites. The fenced dog park at Waterloo KOA provides a secure space where dogs can run freely while owners relax. Siggelkov County Park allows pets at its dispersed camping areas along the Wapsipinicon River, offering a more secluded option for campers seeking quiet spots for themselves and their animals.
The paved trails connecting George Wyth State Park to surrounding areas create excellent dog walking opportunities, with the Lake-to-State Park Bike Route extending 50 miles for ambitious hikers with pets. Hickory Hills Park permits pets at its cabin accommodations as well as tent and RV sites, with trails surrounding the park suitable for dog walking. During summer months, the shallow water access points at several campgrounds provide cooling spots for dogs, though owners should check for blue-green algae warnings before allowing pets to swim. Big Woods Lake Recreation Area combines pet-friendly camping with nature trails appropriate for dogs, though these are described as easy walking paths rather than challenging hikes. Most campgrounds require proof of current rabies vaccination, and the nearby towns of Waterloo and Cedar Falls offer veterinary services for emergency pet care during camping trips.
"** Iowa state parks are a bargain! This one is $11 for a non-electric site, $16 for an electric site. (Rates go down to $6 and $11 from 10/1-4/30.)"
"On Cedar Valley bike trail (100+miles of interconnecting bike trial. major Hwy on two sides of park, sleeping in a tenet it was very noisy at night. and a train track close by (again at night)"
from $12 - $20 / night
Check Availability"The fenced dog park was fantastic for those of us with dogs. A lake with beach area and an area for fishing founded it out! Would recommend!"
"Just stayed one night passing through Iowa. Very pretty Campground with colorful Kabin’s and a lake for swimming or paddle boats. Level sites but not much shade."
"Nice park with a bike path around the lake. A few nature trails, but nothing I would call hiking. Two vault toilets placed on the bike path. One modern bathroom with showers in the campground."
"The lake is small, no wake lake - but great for using your SUP or kayaks."
"Right on the bike trail.. Hot showers.. Good place to camp..."
"Some sites have great views of the lake. Nice walking trails. Wild life to watch. If you are camped under a hickory tree you will need to brush off the Hickory nuts off your slide outs."
"Sigglekow Campground in Black Hawk County Iowa is one of a kind! Quite and secluded, if that's what you're looking for. To get out and decompress it's a great spot."
"Would be nice if it had gravel parking but that's a small inconvience.. also good kyack location."
"The playground was impressive and the Cedar Valley nature trail was very well kept."
"Volleyball net, frisbee golf, bike trail, and playground! Be prepared for mosquitoes though! Lots of standing water and lots of mosquitoes!"
"Pull onto the grass near the table or electric pedestal you want."
"Electric, pit toilets, fire ring, picnic table, fishing stream, playground and NOBODY AROUND. This is a gem no more than 5 min off the highway."
from $10 - $15 / night
Check Availability"Surprisingly with it's location in relation to Hwy 20, it's actually pretty quiet. There is a paved trail that'll take you over to the lake so it's not a bad walk."
from $15 / night
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GuideLake Considine, IA. 5 out of 5. 10/28/26
Would recommend. Free. Friendly passerby’s. Gravel road no potholes. Fish galore. Pull in is nice and smooth. Quiet. Saw deer. Coyotes in distance. Fire pit area. Worn out table there. Boat load in. Beautiful scenery.
LegendVery nice state park campground. There are cabins as well as campsites. The park is adjacent to Pine Lake and water based recreation is available including swimming beach and boating. The campground is off a paved road and is near to town. There is a walking path to the boat launch from the campground. Biking/hiking trails are on property.
LegendSmall park with basic amenities along the river. There is a big event center at the entrance and keep going back and the campground is there along the river. This would be a great area for paddling the river. Seemed pretty quite and spaces are moderately spread out. There is a rifle range on the property if that interests you (negatively or positively- there is a photo of the rules in my review). No shooting while I was there.
GuideNot free $10 a night.
GuideNot free. $10 a night. Haven’t been here yet just writing a review to let everyone know it’s not free.
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.
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
LegendWe came here for a visit and we’re going to stay but the online reservation system was difficult for us with Canadian coverage in cell phones.
We carried on to black hawk instead as they had easier first come first serve but this place was much nicer.
The sites were large and mostly private. It did seem a bit “wet”
We even saw a deer
LegendI edit my review - the gun range next door is obnoxious. Why would they have that next to a park with walking trails ?
Big enough for big rvs, big sites Showers Water Hydro Quiet $18 for unserved $30 for serviced
Camping areas near Evansdale, Iowa span along the Cedar River valley at elevations between 840-880 feet, creating diverse riverside and wooded camping environments. The region maintains moderate summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F, with peak camping season running May through September. Local campgrounds combine river access with prairie ecosystem features typical of northeastern Iowa.
Disc golf opportunities: Hickory Hills Park offers a full disc golf course among its 700+ acres. As one camper notes, "this is a 700+ acre park with hiking, fishing, and disc golf. it also has modern amenities and a small zoo of animals from birds to buffalo."
Kayaking and paddling: Big Woods Lake provides calm waters ideal for beginners. "One beach, but I've never seen anyone really swimming. Just mostly small kids splashing around. Two ramps for boats and two spots for kayaks or canoes. Nice paddling and usually pretty easy going," explains a reviewer.
Bike trail access: George Wyth State Park Campground connects to an extensive trail network. A camper shares: "If you are a biker there is a wonderful bike path. It will take you all the way through Cedar Falls and Waterloo you could bike all day long. Nice little cozy places to enjoy lunch along the bike trail."
Nature encounters: Visit the small zoo area at Hickory Hills Park where camping guests can see buffalo and other animals. "This is a great quiet park with animals for visiting and a very clean shower house," reports one visitor.
Accessible fishing spots: Black Hawk County Park provides multiple fishing access points. According to visitors, it "has plenty of fishing access archery gun range. Boat access. Decent shower/bathroom facilities."
Lake swimming options: Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA features a swimming lake with beach area separate from the water park. "Decent sites with full hook ups. Little shade with small trees next to about each site. Gas, propane, laundry room, beach area, small boat rentals, good sized convenience store with ice, beer, snacks, milkshake machine, etc."
Budget-friendly rates: Iowa state parks offer affordable camping. At George Wyth State Park, "Iowa state parks are a bargain! This one is $11 for a non-electric site, $16 for an electric site. (Rates go down to $6 and $11 from 10/1-4/30.) There is no separate park entry fee."
River camping: Siggelkov County Park provides secluded camping along the Wapsipinicon River. "Sigglekow Campground in Black Hawk County Iowa is one of a kind! Quite and secluded, if that's what you're looking for. To get out and decompress it's a great spot. Has electric sites and also places to tent camp right on the Wapsi River."
Flooding concerns: George Wyth State Park experiences periodic flooding. A camper warns: "Because it is so close to river anytime it rains heavily there is flooding in several areas of the park. And almost every year (usually late summer, early fall) it rains enough to flood a good portion of the park."
Limited shade in newer campgrounds: Several campgrounds in the area have young trees providing minimal shade. At Grundy County Lake and Campground, "NO SHADE at this campground (a few new trees so in about 10-20 years maybe shade)."
Cash-only payment: Some local campgrounds have limited payment options. Deerwood Park operates as "Cash only. Good place to camp. Seems safe and friendly. Only down side is that it's cash only. Who carries cash these days?!"
Mosquito preparation: McFarlane Park requires bug spray: "The only problem with the campground was how many mosquitoes there were (enhanced by a lot of rain during our trip), so be sure to bring bug spray!"
Playground options: Big Woods Lake offers family-friendly facilities. "Nice park with a bike path around the lake. A few nature trails, but nothing I would call hiking. Two vault toilets placed on the bike path. One modern bathroom with showers in the campground."
Water activities for kids: Multiple options exist for pet-friendly camping near Evansdale, Iowa with swimming access. The KOA features "a lake with beach area and an area for fishing," with reviewers noting the "Kids had fun at the swimming pond."
Free attractions nearby: While camping at George Wyth State Park, families can visit local attractions: "This is a clean and well kept campground. There are great paved trails, and it is close to the free John Deere Museum, and the Cedar Valley Arboretum."
Recreation variety: McFarlane Park offers multiple activities in one location. "Very nice campground! Friendly and helpful ranger. Not crowded even the weekend immediately after the 4th of July. Volleyball net, frisbee golf, bike trail, and playground!"
Convenience stops: Lime Creek Park provides quick access from highways. "Electric, pit toilets, fire ring, picnic table, fishing stream, playground and NOBODY AROUND. This is a gem no more than 5 min off the highway."
Full hookup options: The Waterloo KOA provides complete services for RVs. "Sites are gravel for the RV, reasonably level, and very well maintained. Most sites are pull through. Hookups are in very good condition. Each site had a grassy area with a picnic table. Staff was very friendly and helpful."
Shared utilities consideration: At Grundy County Lake Campground, water access requires cooperation. "37 electric camping pads with water spigot every other pad (you must share although seen alot of rude people hogging the water) no sewer hookups but, there is a dump station."
Cellular connectivity: Lime Creek Park offers good connections for remote workers. "ATT cell service was 3bars 5G," notes one camper, while Waterloo KOA visitors report "4 bar LTE with Verizon. Our hotspot was usable and performed very well."
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