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LegendHorseshoe Pond
Nice smaller CG in City of Maquoketa, Iowa
CG offers gravel pads, tables, fire rings, electric, sump station, water, small pond with fishing, paddling, dog park. Close to stores for supplies, dining, fuel.
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Baileys Ford Park and New Wine Park accommodate pets at their campsites near Hopkinton, Iowa. All tent, RV, and cabin sites allow leashed dogs throughout the grounds with dedicated waste disposal stations. The tent sites at Riverview Ridge, located along the North Fork Maquoketa River, provide excellent spacing between campers and privacy for those traveling with dogs. Bathrooms and shower facilities remain clean despite pet traffic, making multi-night stays comfortable. Full hookup sites with water and electric connections are available at most locations, with Bailey Ford Delaware County Park offering sewer hookups as well.
Trails surrounding Worthington Sportsman's Club provide secluded walking paths for dogs, though owners should watch for stinging nettles in some areas. The parks connect to river access points where pets can cool off during summer months. Maquoketa Caves State Park's campground maintains pet-friendly policies with designated exercise areas away from cave entrances. The nearby Pinicon Ridge Park allows dogs in both its standard campsites and cabin accommodations. Park rangers regularly patrol campgrounds to ensure pet policies are followed, particularly during holiday weekends when sites fill quickly. Most parks require pets to be leashed at all times except in designated exercise areas.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Hopkinton (129)
1. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Monticello
from $35 - $105 / night
Check Availability2. Pinicon Ridge Park
"Iowa knows how to do County campgrounds. Firefly campground has full hookups and reservations. The other campgrounds have water and electric and are first come first serve."
"Dump available on entrance/exit. The site was a level rock pad witch was very spacious with a fire ring and picnic table. Nearest grocery store was within 5 miles. "
3. Baileys Ford
"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."
4. Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park
"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
Check Availability5. New Wine Park Dubuque County Park
"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."
6. Worthington Sportsman's Club - Members Only
"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."
7. Wapsipinicon State Park Campground
"Close to bathroom and showers. Hiking trails. Nice place to fish and explore."
"The RV sites aren’t really out of the ordinary but the park sits upon a slight rise above the Missouri River and the road around the campground leads down to the river."
from $12 - $40 / night
Check Availability8. Bailey Ford Delaware County Park
"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!"
9. Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground
"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 $20 - $28 / night
Check Availability10. Central Park
"Trails, nature center, shelters, restrooms/showers, and lake access for beach, paddling, fishing, etc. Prairie plantings mixed in the wooded areas."
"Small lake to fish and kayak!"
Drive Time
- 36 min from Dubuque, IA
- 52 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
- 1 hr from Waterloo, IA
- 1 hr 10 min from Iowa City, IA
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Hopkinton, IA
640 Reviews of 129 Hopkinton Campgrounds
StillRVWanderer ..LegendOelwein 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.
- James M.Legend
Horseshoe Pond
Small City CG in Maquoketa Iowa
CG lies within Maquoketa and is seasonal. Has pond for fishing, shelter, dog park, playset, disc golf course. Sites are pulling, have electric and fire pits. Camp supplies including wood in nearby stores. Prairie Creek runs along south of CG.
Lee D.LegendRustic 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.
- WWilber S.
TravelerEcho 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)
- James M.Legend
Koch's Meadow Lake Campground
Private CG with lake
This CG is a full service CG for RVs with community buildings, gravel road lanes, pet friendly, and lake access for fishing, paddling and swimming.
Brett F.
GuideMaquoketa 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.
Janet R.LegendWest Overlook Campground
A darn good dam campground
This campground is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers as part of an outdoor recreation complex around a large dam on the Iowa River. The reservoir behind the dam creates both the Coralville Lake alongside Lake MacBride which is a state park in a side bay. The recreation area also includes campgrounds and river recreation downstream of the dam, including a gorge of geologic interest that is filled with Devonian fossils exposed in the flood of 1993.
This review is for the West Overlook campground located on the lakeside upstream of the dam. This is one of the larger campgrounds at Coralville Lake, and is popular due to the large sandy beach, the modern boatlaunch area, and options for a variety of kinds of campsites in separate loops. Some of the loops are close to the lake or in various heights overlooking the lake, some loops are tucked into beautiful shady woods further inland. As a tent camper I chose one of the loops in the woods as the sites are larger and quieter and more spacious. All of the loops seem family friendly and pretty quiet even though pretty full. There are new modern bath houses with showers, and hiking trails all around. There is easy access to a nearby mountain bike trail complex, the state park, fishing, and boating. This seems to be a camping destination for a lot of folks in the area, but is also an easy stopover right off Interstate 80 for folks on road trips. It is also a nice and inexpensive basecamp for folks visiting Iowa City or the University of Iowa, only about a 15-20 minute drive away. My most recent time camping here was this month, May 2025, but I have camped here many times in the past as far back as 1964, and the campground improvements and recreation opportunities have just gotten better and better over the years. Its a popular location, so Spring camping is quieter; fall camping is also quiet, and the fall leaves are beautiful then.
Holly M.GuideWisconsin 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 :)
Guide to Hopkinton
The terrain around Hopkinton, Iowa features rolling hills and river valleys, with elevations ranging from 800 to 1,000 feet above sea level. The North Fork Maquoketa River winds through the area, creating diverse ecosystems where camping spots are nestled between oak-hickory woodlands and prairie remnants. Seasonal temperatures vary widely, with winter lows reaching 5°F and summer highs averaging 85°F, making spring and fall particularly popular for tent campers.
What to do
Trout fishing access points: At Baileys Ford Park, anglers can access the trout stream directly from campsites. "Access to the trout stream directly from our site! The facilities were clean even for a vault toilet (regular toilets and showers available at the main building which were extremely clean)," notes Ashley F. The park also features cold water springs along one side.
Disc golf courses: New Wine Park offers an on-site disc golf course amid its wooded setting. "Many activities including disc golf, three hiking trails, volleyball, two playgrounds (one in the day-use area and one by the campsites)," reports Lee D. The course is accessible year-round and requires no additional fees beyond camping costs.
Educational trail walks: Several parks feature informative hiking paths with educational components. "Beautiful trails with educational signs along it. This park is perfect," says Ronnie N. about Bailey Ford Delaware County Park. These trails typically range from 0.5-3 miles in length and accommodate various skill levels.
What campers like
Shaded tent sites: New Wine Park Dubuque County Park receives praise for its tree cover. "Cannot say enough about this campground. Good clean restrooms. Plenty of space. Quiet. LOTS of shade. Fun place to be in a thunder storm!" shares Douglas B. The tent camping area features large grassy sites with mature hardwood trees.
Well-maintained facilities: Backbone State Park offers clean, accessible facilities that campers consistently appreciate. "Nice sites. Bathrooms clean!" notes Molly L. The park provides regular maintenance schedules posted at the shower house entrances.
Spring-fed water access: Natural cold water features attract campers during summer months. "The park has the river on one end and cold water springs all around the other side...We played in the springs when we stayed, relaxed and just walked the park," says Chantal C. These springs maintain temperatures around 52°F year-round, providing cooling relief during hot weather.
What you should know
Seasonal closures: Many caves and specialized trails close during bat hibernation periods. "If you are interested in staying here, I would STRONGLY encourage you to mind your dates taking note of when bat hibernation ends and begins," advises Stuart K. about Maquoketa Caves State Park.
Varying shower facilities: Shower availability differs significantly between parks. "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...There are restrooms which are well taken care of but no showers at the time as they were 'covid closed'," reports Chantal C.
Plant hazards: Watch for stinging nettles in certain areas when camping with pets. "The camping spot was beautiful (although you have to watch out for nettles). Great fishing while we were there too," mentions Becky about Worthington Sportsman's Club.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Pinicon Ridge Park provides exceptional play areas for children near camping sites. "Our kids had more fun at this campground than any other so far. They have the most amazing playgrounds (yes, two of them!) That we've ever seen. There were activities for kids of all ages, and they used a rubber composite on the ground at the playground so when kiddos fall, they aren't injured," explains Chelsea D.
Tent site selection: When camping with children, consider the proximity to amenities. "If you have kids and want to be planted near the playground, you might want to target sites #26-#28, where the spacious kids playground sets right behind these sites," suggests Stuart K. These sites provide direct line-of-sight to play areas.
Nature center visits: Educational opportunities enhance family camping experiences. "Hiking trails are absolutely gorgeous, 3 playgrounds for the kids. Little nature center was nice. Staff there were great," shares Therese T. Most nature centers operate from 9am-4pm during summer months.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling considerations: Riverview Ridge offers level sites that require minimal setup effort. "Most sites are level. The camper pads are gravel/grass, but not all are clearly defined. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring," explains Lee D. about New Wine Park. RVers should bring leveling blocks for some of the older sites.
Reservation timing: Popular weekends fill quickly at pet friendly camping near Hopkinton. "The RV/pull behind spots here fill up VERY fast," warns Chantal C. Reservations should be made 2-3 months in advance for summer weekends and holidays.
Dump station locations: "Dump available on entrance/exit. The site was a level rock pad witch was very spacious with a fire ring and picnic table," shares Clint G. about Pinicon Ridge Park. Most area campgrounds with RV accommodations offer dump stations, though not all provide on-site sewer hookups.
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