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    Fountain Springs County Park camping sites sit yards from a trout stream with free camping for pets and owners. This secluded Delaware County park offers primitive tent and RV camping with fire pits and picnic tables at each site. Pets must be leashed in all areas of the park and campground. Nearby Twin Bridges Park also permits dogs throughout the campground and along Elk Creek. Both parks provide vault toilets, with Twin Bridges additionally offering electric hookups, showers, and a dump station for RV campers with pets. Bailey's Ford Park permits pets with more amenities including hot water showers, multiple playgrounds, and immediate access to cold water springs. Some campers report Bailey's Ford as excellent for families with pets, with spacious tent camping sites that allow good access to the fishing stream.

    Trout streams at both Fountain Springs and Bailey's Ford provide dogs with water access, though pets must remain leashed when near water sources. Walking trails throughout these parks accommodate leashed dogs, with Bailey's Ford featuring educational trails perfect for dog walking. Wildlife encounters are common while camping with pets - campers report hearing turkeys and woodpeckers while seeing deer, squirrels, raccoons and occasional skunks at Fountain Springs Park. The parks have minimal cell service, particularly at Fountain Springs where only texting works on some carriers. For more developed pet camping options, Backbone State Park's Six Pines and South Lake campgrounds offer electric sites and clean shower facilities, though the sites at South Lake are positioned very close together which some pet owners find challenging.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Greeley (106)

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      1. Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

      4.4(29)12mi from Greeley27 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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 $16 - $25 / night

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      2. Fountain Springs County Park

      4.0(5)3mi from GreeleyRVs, Tents

      "It is off of the beaten path and is usually not too busy.  This has become a favorite of our Scouting BSA Troop."

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      3. Nelson Dewey State Park Campground

      4.3(20)19mi from GreeleyRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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 $33 / night

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      4. New Wine Park Dubuque County Park

      4.5(6)12mi from GreeleyRVs, Tents

      "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."

      "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."

      5. Baileys Ford

      5.0(4)10mi from GreeleyRVs, Tents

      "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."

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      6. Bailey Ford Delaware County Park

      5.0(2)10mi from GreeleyRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "from trout steam,river access for boats or kayaks, to the beautiful trails with educational signs along it. this park is perfect"

      "Trout stream, trails, river access, showers and a playground. I recommend!"

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      7. South Lake Campground — Backbone State Park

      4.5(2)10mi from Greeley96 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      from $16 - $36 / night

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      8. Twin Bridges County Park

      4.0(1)8mi from GreeleyRVs, Tents

      "Along Elk Creek, about half of the campground has sites on the Creek, but very few actually have access to the creek. All of the sites have nice trees and shade."

      from $35 / night

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      9. Delaware County Coffins Grove Park

      4.0(2)11mi from GreeleyRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Small creek runs through the park (on the edge of the campground) and a fun place for kids to explore and play in."

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      10. Pikes Peak State Park Campground

      4.6(29)30mi from Greeley61 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "It is crowded with older people like us,in the electric sites, and their older dogs. Level sites. Showers. Concession stand at the picnic area."

      "Unlike Minnesota and Wisconsin, Iowa’s state parks do not require a permit-bonus for RVers. Many sites have full hook-up, most if not all have electric. I paid $25 a night. Full week is $150!!"

      from $20 - $38 / night

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    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 22, 2024

      Oelwein City Park

      This is a beautiful city park campground

      I enjoyed my 5 night stay at Oelwein City Park Campground. It's located on the south end of town, there is only one business within walking distance. It's a great restaurant (Oelwein Family Restaurant) and it's about a 15 minute walk.

      There is one shower house, and several vault toilets throughout the park. The shower house is old and a little run down but was very clean. I had no problems using it.

      The city park is adjacent to the campground and has picnic shelters, a playground, and a dog park.

      There are electric and water hookups at most sites, and there is a dump station. The park was pretty full on the weekend as you would expect, but very quiet during the week.

      I had great Verizon and T-mobile service here.

    • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Feb. 16, 2023

      Rustic Barn Campground RV Park

      Very clean and well-maintained

      General: 58 sites with various amenities. Some are long pull-throughs, some are back-in, some have 30 amp with or without a patio, and some have 50-amp electric with or without a patio. Tents are NOT allowed. We were greeted immediately upon arrival and asked to sign a waiver and given a welcome packet. The rules are extensive, but most are common sense/courtesy and not at all unreasonable. 

      Site Quality: All had gravel driveways and looked level. Decent separation between sites although they are close together, as would be expected in an RV park. Our site had a patio and decent-sized picnic table but it was chilly when we were there so we ate inside. 

      Bathhouse: Very clean as were the showers. 

      Activities/Amenities: There are many activities offered, including a dog park, basketball, horseshoes, games (cornhole, large checkerboard, and others), a barn with a television, a book library, puzzles, and a pool table. Coffee is available after 9 am. There is also a small chapel available 24/7 and a laundry room. WiFi is also available. There is a camp store with ice, ice cream, some camping supplies, clothing, crafts, and more. We were told several restaurants will deliver to the campground. 

      We don’t typically prefer to stay in RV-style campgrounds, but it was conveniently located with easy access off Route 151 just over the Wisconsin border from Iowa, we were warmly welcomed, and enjoyed our short stay passing through. Pride of ownership was evident throughout.

    • WThe Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 7, 2021

      Echo Valley State Park Campground

      Awesome Iowa

      Came in late but found a spot, only 6 first come fist serve camping sites. I was a quarter mile from the next nearest site. Certainly a tent oriented campground, RV’s would have a difficult time. Will certainly stay here again. The hiking trail was perfect for a morning stroll with my dog and coffee and there certainly is a petting zoo (my German Shepard was a little uncertain about the goats)

    • Brett F.
      Aug. 5, 2021

      Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground

      Camping & Caves

      This is one of our favorite parks in the Midwest. We usually make a day trip from Chicagoland, but this time we camped at the park. We are glad we did!

      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. You can climb up about 5-7 feet and out the "window". The kids felt like real spelunkers!

      While the park is usually crowded during the day, we find it nearly empty beginning in the late afternoons on the weekdays we visited. It felt like we had the place to ourselves.

      The campground is about a five minute walk to the park's main entrances. The campground was very quiet... just the way we like it. There is a family of cats that hang around: they visit from a nearby dairy farm. The kids loved this added attraction. The dog did not.

      The bathroom and shower house is clean. There is only one. So it gets pretty busy during "flush hour". Our campsite was right next to the bathroom/ shower and dumpster. We noticed flies and the occasional whiff of trash.

      We'll continue visiting this park. And we look forward to camping on site.

    • Holly M.
      Jul. 5, 2016

      Wisconsin Ridge Campground — Wyalusing State Park

      Great Park!

      A very nice park located close to the Iowa border. Close to Effigy Mounds & Pikes Peak! It has great trails & campsites & lots of geocaching! Come one New Years for the annual carp drop :)

    • j
      Jul. 17, 2022

      Skip-A-Way Resort

      Nice camp ground

      We stayed here 4 nights. They have a beach for swimming. Boats for renting but they were out of order for repairs when we were here. You can rent kayaks, bikes. They have mini golf but you have to pay 8 dollars for that. That’s why they didn’t get 5 stars. I feel if your paying to stay you should get that as included, They have river rafting, a playground for little kids, and a mini horse for petting. Lots of things for kids to do!

    • Stephanie S.
      Jul. 10, 2023

      Rustic Barn Campground RV Park

      Rural paradise

      We had such a lovely stay here! We will be back! It’s a beautiful setting, very quaint with the Rustic chapel and the view for miles. The sites are all clean and most all are level. Unfortunately our site 26 seemed to be the most in level, which was our only negative. We had to use all our blocks to get us as level as possible. The grounds are nicely landscaped and very well maintained. There’s a cute store and a cute little area with outside games like corn hole and yard checkers. There’s a huge grassy area for walking the dog and several stations set up with poop bags/garbage. There are several benches set where you can sit and stare for miles and miles. The campsite is close to several cute small towns, like Cuba City, Wisconsin and Galena, Illinois. It’s also close to Dubuque, Iowa, but we didn’t get to that one this trip. All sites are full hookup! We highly recommend Rustic Barn!

    • Chad K.
      Aug. 20, 2016

      Wisconsin Ridge Campground — Wyalusing State Park

      Nice

      This nice SP is located on the Iowa border. It was a quiet nice little get away with several trails that challenge anyone in your group. Campground was clean and well maintained.

    • B
      Nov. 20, 2025

      backbone state park

      What a hidden gem! Great hiking, fishing and camping.

      We visited Backbone State Park with our two young kids, and it quickly became one of our favorite Iowa getaways. The park’s rugged cliffs and shaded trails made it feel like a real adventure without being too challenging for little legs. The Backbone Trail was a hit– the kids loved scrambling over rocks and exploring the forest, and we loved that the scenery kept all of us engaged. 

      The campground was perfect for our family. Our site was spacious and tucked among the trees, giving the kids plenty of room to play while still feeling safe and close by. The restrooms were clean, the campground was quiet at night, and having a mix of electric and non-electric sites made it easy to choose what fit our setup. We could walk straight from our campsite to the lake and several trailheads, which made the trip feel super low-stress. 

      Overall, Backbone State Park gave us that great balance of adventure and ease— a beautiful spot where the kids could explore, and we could unwind together. It’s definitely a place we’ll return to.

    Guide to Greeley

    Greeley, Iowa camping options include sites along cold water trout streams with tent and RV access. Located at 910 feet elevation in Delaware County, camping conditions feature mild summers with occasional thunderstorms and nighttime temperatures dropping 15-20 degrees below daytime highs.

    What to do

    Hiking trails: Bailey's Ford Park features educational trails with interpretive signs about local ecology. "Hiking trails are absolutely gorgeous... Little nature center was nice. Staff there were great," notes one camper at Bailey's Ford.

    Visit Field of Dreams: New Wine Park provides convenient camping access to the famous movie site in Dyersville. "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," reports a visitor to New Wine Park.

    Trout fishing: Multiple parks offer direct access to stocked trout streams. "I have been coming to Fountain Spring for the trout fishing for years. More recently, for the last two years, this has become my go-to spot for camping," writes one regular at Fountain Springs.

    What campers like

    Privacy between sites: Backbone State Park offers spacious sites at certain campgrounds. "Most campsites have privacy and are quiet due to being a smaller park. Bathrooms and showers are modern and clean," says a camper at Nelson Dewey State Park.

    Free camping options: Several parks in the area require no fees. "Came in at dusk and were the only campers there. We bought a bag of fire wood from the house going into the park and had a wonderful fire and sipped some wine," shares a visitor about Fountain Springs County Park.

    Off-grid experience: Limited connectivity provides true disconnection. "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 a camper about cell service limitations.

    What you should know

    Seasonal considerations: Fall camping offers colorful views at certain parks. "We went camping at Backbone for a friend's wedding that was taking place at the park's lodge. While most of the wedding guests stayed in town, we opted to camp, during October. It was gorgeous!" notes a visitor to Backbone State Park.

    Limited services: Some campgrounds lack developed amenities. "Small campground but free with a handful of picnic tables and campfires. The vault toilets were cleanish, thou older," reports a camper about basic facilities.

    Reservation requirements: Popular sites fill quickly during peak seasons. "All reservable spots...clean bathrooms, showers and spots," comments a visitor about South Lake Campground, indicating the need to book ahead.

    Tips for camping with families

    Multiple playgrounds: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Greeley offer play areas for children. "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. Hiking trails are absolutely gorgeous, 3 playgrounds for the kids," shares a camper about Bailey's Ford.

    Kid-friendly water access: Streams provide safe places for children to explore. "Small creek runs through the park (on the edge of the campground) and a fun place for kids to explore and play in," notes a visitor to Coffins Grove Park.

    Group-friendly setup: Some parks allow camping in circles for family gatherings. "Nice, smaller campground! No designated spots, so great for groups to circle up and camp together (we camp here every year for our family reunion)," explains a regular camper about Coffins Grove Park.

    Tips from RVers

    Hookup availability: Electric and water connections vary between parks. "Great shady spots - register on line - clean bathrooms and showers - no full hookups - must fill water tanks before parking and 30/50 power available," advises an RVer about South Lake Campground.

    Dump station access: Several pet-friendly camping areas near Greeley provide waste disposal. "Electric and water only. Nice playground for young kids. Limited activities," notes an RV camper about basic services available.

    Site layout for larger rigs: Some campgrounds better accommodate bigger vehicles. "The RV sites are primarily along the 'stick' portion of the lollipop loop as well as clustered near the shower house," explains a visitor about New Wine Park's layout.

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