Top Tent Camping near Honey Creek, IA

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407 Reviews of 8 Honey Creek Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Military Park Camp Ashland Campground
    September 14, 2024

    Military Park Camp Ashland Campground

    Unimpressed

    I planned an event at this military installation because of pricing and being a gated community.  The prices are good and the overall area is clean but the reason for the rating given is below:

    Due to this being a military site with a managed gate, ID or authorization roster is required...I submitted and got my roster approved within the allotted time only to find out that it was not shared with the gate guards so no one was being let in.  The keys for each facility had issues like broken locks or no pin code given for the key system to even get the keys.  The cabins are nice but not very well cleaned and the emergency phone number that is provided is a great feature although no one answered it. 

    If you find yourself looking for a venue for your event, pass on this one.  Too much hassle for the money saved.  I wish the state of Nebraska could figure out how to hire competent people to manage their facilities.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Decatur Bend Access
    September 10, 2024

    Decatur Bend Access

    Quiet and safe. Been twice now

    We live(my dog and I) on a motorcycle - think Van Life on two wheels. A quiet place to put up a tent is so welcome. There are no amenities. It's strictly dry and pack out but a great place for a few tents or a couple vans. Highly motorcycle travel recommended

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Manawa State Park Campground
    July 26, 2024

    Lake Manawa State Park Campground

    Not great for tents

    This campsite seems nice, but with blaring Omaha heat and no trees, the heat here is absolutely brutal. It was mid July and still 96 degrees at 7:00pm, so I ended up leaving knowing it would be too hot for a comfortable night sleep. Beautiful view of the lake and short walk to the swimming beach.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Dead Timber State Rec Area
    July 21, 2024

    Dead Timber State Rec Area

    Quiet retreat

    There are areas dedicated for daily use, primitive camping and electric sites. Great Lake for kayaking or a small jon boat. Has restrooms available, no showers. No dumpsite. Fire pit and picnic table available at sites.

    Appears to be a quiet retreat with minimal campers.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bluffs Run RV Park at Horseshoe Casino
    July 19, 2024

    Bluffs Run RV Park at Horseshoe Casino

    Simple, easy and free

    Great spot! Easy on/off. Was $45 for overnight with amenities.

    We opted for the free stay which was great. Nice, flat parking lot with other rv’s and tractor trailers off to the side.

    Slept great. Used the casino bathrooms and really liked it for a free overnight. Casino is fun too!

    Would def stay here again. Felt very safe and well lit. Noise was minimal and only came from the tractor trailers. If I had parked at the other end I wouldn’t have even heard it.

    Got take out from Modern Love to bring back. Molo is amazing - all vegan and most GF too. Never pass through Omaha without a visit there. Great way to end the night.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Memphis Lake State Rec Area
    July 17, 2024

    Memphis Lake State Rec Area

    Nice simple campground

    Don’t forget the day use fee it’s $14 a day for out of state and seven dollars in state A decent number of mosquitoes on my visit in July in the evening

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hitchcock County Nature Center
    July 5, 2024

    Hitchcock County Nature Center

    Amazing!!

    We camp all the time at different locations, and I 100% recommend this campground! The hosts are so polite and helpful and they keep the place immaculate. Even the pit toilets were spotless and didn’t smell. The hosts went around several times a day collecting trash and even mopping the pit bathrooms. Camping here also gives you access to the playground and nature trails into some beautiful countryside. The only downside is bring several bottles of bugspray, the mosquitos are terrible!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Park Pottawattamie County Park
    July 5, 2024

    Arrowhead Park Pottawattamie County Park

    10 out of 10

    This was the perfect place for us — just passing through on our way out to Wyoming. This camp ground is awesome all around — especially for tent campers. Absolutely beautiful views of the lake and so many open camp sites even on the 4th of July. I wish we could have spent more time here.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground
    June 20, 2024

    Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground

    Great stay passing through

    Populated but spacious. Friendly staff. Lots of greenery and trees. Only stayed one night but the list of activities seemed great. Safe, relaxing place. Bathrooms and showers could use some work but I was happy for a warm shower after traveling so long. Highway and trains can be heard from a distance but I found it soothing.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Weeping Water
    June 18, 2024

    Weeping Water

    Stopped for RV dump only

    Did not stop to Camp!!, only dumped my tanks and filled up water. Wish I would’ve stayed. Looks like a very well done out-of-the-way and quaint park. $20 for dumping, or camping and dumping, seven dollars for tent campers.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Huff - Warner Access Area
    June 15, 2024

    Huff - Warner Access Area

    Nice campground with easy access

    Clean and mostly well-kept campground. Much nicer than I had expected. Has on-site host, but we didn't see much of her/him/them. Had good cell service (ATT).

    The only serious complaint I can make is that the water, while potable (so we were told), has a very, very strong iron/metallic taste. To the point that, for us, it was undrinkable.

    The campsite we chose was level, concrete, and cost $20 (the site we wanted by the water had electric). Very little shade though, which made it really hot (other sites had more shade).

    Other observations: 

    The river current is quite fast here. I wouldn't plan on letting my kids or dogs get into the water, except to, maybe, wade at the boat ramp where it is protected from the current by small islands where the creek comes in.

    They have a table near the boat ramp that, I assume, is for cleaning your caught fish. If it matters, it did not have running water.

    The small dock from the boat access area felt unstable and one had to step across a couple of rocks to get to it from land, maybe because the river level was up(?).

    Of the 4 bathroom/shower combination rooms in the bathhouse, only two were unlocked. That said, we were the only tent campers and the RV campers didn't seem to be using them. And they were clean and in good repair.

    Our campsite was right next to the facility loading/unloading barges next to the campground. (They were unloading dried soybeans while we were there.) There are also security lights, but the light is mostly blocked by the trees at night. They start work at 7am and seem to stop at 4pm during the week. 

    I would call this location reasonably quiet. But not absolutely quiet. There is noise from various sources at various times: the loading/unloading from the barges, the farming going on across the road from the campground, boats going up or down the river, and, minimally, the sound from the traffic on the highway. So not absolutely quiet, but it wasn't loud enough or continual enough to detract from the stay.

    Lastly, it probably doesn't need to be said, but I didn't think of it before our stay (duh), so just a reminder. You're camping by a river (i.e., water), so there are many, many flying insects. Be sure to have insect repellent, as they are merciless.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Park Pottawattamie County Park
    June 15, 2024

    Arrowhead Park Pottawattamie County Park

    Perfect getaway

    Perfect place to get away for the weekend. Grounds are clean bathrooms are clean. Shout out to Dave the park ranger for being very generous. We drove from Davenport to stay here for Father’s Day weekend and we will definitely be back. You also can tent camp right next to the water as well. Love it!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Two Rivers State Recreation Area
    June 9, 2024

    Two Rivers State Recreation Area

    Quick getaway to nature

    A short drive from Omaha, two rivers offers generally clean TV and tent camping sites across multiple campgrounds. I camped right by the river. Also a short walk to the outhouse and playground. Fun and quick trip if you’re in the Omaha area. My boys (4&7) loved it.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Czechland Lake Recreation Area
    May 5, 2024

    Czechland Lake Recreation Area

    Great first come first serve campground

    This is a nice small campground that is well taken care of. We stayed at site number 8 which may be one of the more unlevel spots. The passenger side of our 5th wheel was about 7" lower than driver side and rear of fifth wheel was about 3" lower than front before we levelled out. 

    Pros:

    -Well maintained walking trails that are perfect for dogs

    -Most sites have 30 and 50 amp hookups

    -Fire rings and picnic tables at most sites

    -$18 a night for electric hookups

    -Quiet

    Cons:

    -Some sites are very unlevel  

    -No water or dump station

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bluffs Run RV Park at Horseshoe Casino
    May 5, 2024

    Bluffs Run RV Park at Horseshoe Casino

    Great Free Stop

    We called the casino & they told us we could park in the lot for free. If you want electricity & ahowers, you can pay. We just needed a place to sleep as there are not a lot of campgrounds here. Highway was a bit noisy and a distant train was heard twice through the night. No one bothered us which was all we needed! Got a shower at a nearby truck stop. Big open lot with lots of space. Also had a dumpter I made use of (small bag of car trash).

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hitchcock County Nature Center
    April 10, 2024

    Hitchcock County Nature Center

    One of the best places ever.

    Only spent one night but would have stayed longer if we would have had time. Nice clean bathhouse and restrooms. Lots of hiking trails and even hiking sticks. We really enjoyed this short stay!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds
    March 2, 2024

    Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds

    Overnight or Long Term

    We have been coming to this campground every year. They have recently open during the winter which is great because not many campground are open during this time. Steve is such a great guy who is always looking out for you.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Platte River State Park Campground
    October 8, 2023

    Platte River State Park Campground

    Worthless weekend at Platte River State Park

    Camping in the teepee was hands down our worst camping experience ever. The teepee was hot, dirty and falling apart. We stayed in the“big chief” teepee and it was on a horrible slope with tons of ruts on nothing but bare uneven dirt. There was no privacy as the other two teepees beyond this one were set up so other campers were constantly walking by your camp. Even the door placement to the teepees were bad. There was a more well placed teepee they save for first come first serve camping, not reserved camping. That makes no sense. The worst teepee should be reserved for unreserved campers. There are also bike trails directly around the teepees so in daylight, meaning early and late, you will hear groups of bikers riding around a technical course and lots of whooping and cheering as well as hard landings. To make things worse, they didn’t tell us about an ROTC event they were hosting in the park where groups of ROTC young people were constantly walking by our camp from early morning to afternoon, looking for markers for a kind of seek out practice for them. This was highly disturbing. Zero calm and privacy. The teepee was shabby and the indoor outdoor carpet was dirty and old, and you got the feeling you were sleeping and living over everyone else’s ick. Also, right over the teepee there were loads of huge dead oak branches. With the high winds, we were pretty scared a branch might fall on us. It’s just a matter of time before someone gets hurt, or worse. There were many loud people in cabins with dogs, even dogs barking and crazy dogs running loose the whole time we were there. There was also a lot of trash and littered personal items scattered around in the woods and on the campground area. In the end, it is a very poorly planned campground for comfort, beauty, safety and privacy. We would have been better off to stay home. Like many things now, Platte River State Park feels overrun with activity and under preserved. The exact opposite of why one wants to get away from the city and camp in nature. Waste of time and money.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Botna Bend County Park
    September 21, 2023

    Botna Bend County Park

    Another great Iowa county park

    Iowa has many great county parks, and this one is no exception. There are three campgrounds in the park. The South campground, Middle campground, and North campground.

    The South campground is closed for renovations. I read they are adding full hookups to this campground. The Verizon signal at this campground is usable for calls& text, but internet speeds are slow. Streaming will probably work but a video call will probably not. 

    The middle campground has nice level spots, and a nice shower house with warm water. There are 4 individual bathrooms, each with a shower. This campground had about the same Verizon signal as the South campground- good enough for calls and texting.

    The North campground has grass sites with more space between them than at the other two campgrounds. This North campground does not have a shower house, but it has a two room bathroom with running water. The Verizon signal at this campground is a strong 5G signal with great speeds. I also tested T-mobile and AT&T at this campground, and they were plenty usable but no where near as fast as Verizon.

    There is a meat shop and a sports bar restaurant within walking distance from the park. The walk within the park is a long walk. From the North campground to the registration box at the entrance is about 1 mile.

    While at the park I saw deer, raccoons, turkeys, and a 4 inch caterpillar crossing the road. There are also bison and elk in a fenced in area.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bob Hardy RV Park
    September 20, 2023

    Bob Hardy RV Park

    Convenient & quiet

    Decent park and great price! We stayed 2 nights for my husband to do a job down the road. Shower house could have been cleaner but you can’t beat the price at $17.50/night! They had electric hookups, grills and picnic tables at every site plus a small playground for kids. Free dump station and water fill was nice. Every spot was filled the second night and the parks and recreation guys came through a few times checking on things. We’d definitely stay again if passing through!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds
    September 6, 2023

    Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds

    Super easy I80 stop

    We made a one night stop as we traversed I80. Clean with shaded park like area. Electric, water and sewer available. Bathroom and shower were clean. But old style, so small and well worn.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Haworth City Park
    September 2, 2023

    Haworth City Park

    Pretty but have ports potties

    Pretty nice campground but bathrooms are shut down and they have ports potties. BUT they were very clean and maintained



Guide to Honey Creek

Camping near Honey Creek, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled trip, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Hiking and Nature Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Hitchcock County Nature Center. One camper mentioned, "Lots of hiking trails and even hiking sticks," making it a great spot for nature lovers.
  • Fishing and Boating: Enjoy fishing or rent a paddleboat at Platte River State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "There is a small lake with paddle boats and kayaks for rent," perfect for a day on the water.
  • Playgrounds and Family Activities: Families will love the playgrounds at West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday. One reviewer said, "Looked like a lot to do for the kids," ensuring that little ones stay entertained.

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Louisville State Recreation Area noted, "The showers were clean," which is always a plus after a long day outdoors.
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers mention the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area said, "The host was so kind and helpful to us new timers," making the experience more enjoyable.
  • Spacious Campsites: Campers enjoy having room to spread out. A review for Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground mentioned, "Populated but spacious," which is great for those who value privacy.

What you should know

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to nearby roads or train tracks. A camper at Louisville State Recreation Area warned, "With a large amount of active train tracks... this place is the opposite of peaceful."
  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. One camper at Two Rivers State Recreation Area said, "This is one of my top 3 for mosquitoes," so bring plenty of bug spray.
  • Limited Amenities: Some sites may not have full amenities. A visitor at Arrowhead Park Campground mentioned, "The only hiking trail is EXTREMELY poorly marked," so be ready for some adventure.

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Campgrounds with Play Areas: Look for campgrounds that have playgrounds or family-friendly activities. A camper at Platte River State Park Campground highlighted, "The playgrounds are the nicest I have ever seen!"
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks on hand can keep kids happy. One camper at West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday enjoyed the "pizza and wings at the office, delivered to your site."
  • Plan for Quiet Time: Make sure to have some downtime. A visitor at Hitchcock County Nature Center mentioned, "It was very quiet," which is great for relaxing after a busy day.

Tips from RVers

  • Look for Full Hookups: If you're traveling in an RV, check for campgrounds with full hookups. A camper at Glenn Cunningham Campground said, "The area we booked is very new, and FHU," which is ideal for RV travelers.
  • Reserve Early: Popular campgrounds can fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area advised, "I was only going to stay for a week but extended to the 2 week max."
  • Check Road Conditions: Some campgrounds may have rough access roads. A camper at Prairie Rose State Park Campground noted, "The wind was so intense," so be prepared for changing weather conditions.

Camping near Honey Creek, Iowa, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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