Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Humboldt, IA

If you're searching for a place to camp with pets near Humboldt, look no further. Find the best sites near Humboldt where you bring your dog and enjoy a scenic view. Whether you're looking for a quiet location in the woods or a happening campground near the attractions, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to go camping with your dog.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Humboldt, IA (43)

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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Humboldt

101 Reviews of 43 Humboldt Campgrounds


  • Pat F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Don Williams Park
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Don Williams Park

    Quite and nice

    Very quite and nice campground, we camped on top of the hill in tents it was awesome view and potable drinking water next to camp, bathrooms and shower facilities was clean and nice

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dows Pool Park & Campground
    Sep. 28, 2024

    Dows Pool Park & Campground

    Shady, quiet campground with electric & water hookups and a dump station

    I only drove through here I did not camp. It was quiet and the sites were shaded. I saw water, electricity and a picnic table at every site. The pads are gravel and very level.

    You can easily bike into town.

    There is a dump station.

    I had 3 bars of Verizon 4G which provided 70 down and 12 up.

    On T-mobile I had 5 bars of 5G and 100 down and 7 up.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pilot Knob State Park — Pilot Knob State Preserve
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Pilot Knob State Park — Pilot Knob State Preserve

    Great place!

    Standard site without electric was only $10.00 a night which includes a nearby water spigot to fill your tank with. Put toilets and showers available. The friendly hosts made a point to come by to chat. Two fawns were born there, under one of the picnic tables and they were around all weekend. I’ll be back !

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pilot Knob State Park — Pilot Knob State Preserve
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Pilot Knob State Park — Pilot Knob State Preserve

    Great site to camp - non electric sites are $10.00 -“and electric are $18.00

    Nice place to spend the weekend or a week! Came in late and a resident helped me find a great spot. When driving to my site two fawns were laying near the playground.

  • Greg K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Alden riverview campground
    May. 5, 2024

    Alden riverview campground

    15$! Alden Riverview Campground

    30/50/110 power. Drinking water and dump onsite but not on sites. Wifi! Hot showers, playground,boat launch,fire pits,grills,good camp host.town is right there 2 bars and restaurants. Gas station I think was 8 blocks up to the right. Been hard to find all this for 15 bucks a day!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Lake State Wildlife Management Area
    Mar. 29, 2024

    Eagle Lake State Wildlife Management Area

    Nice spot at the end of the dirt road

    This spot is exposed with virtually no privacy. (Winter/ early spring) It's about a 1/4 mile off of the dirt road and makes a left towards the end with water access that is great for a kayak. During the summer, when the corn is in, it's looks like there would be plenty of privacy. There are NO amenities here. There's plenty of room here for any size rig.

  • Pam H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Grotto Campground
    Sep. 5, 2023

    Grotto Campground

    Nice quiet camping

    Stopped for the night , so I could see the Grotto in the morning. Very clean restrooms/showers. Only one other camper here. Shaded spots, great Wi-Fi, good cell service. Next to train tracks but only one train came by and it wasn’t loud. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area. You pay at the gift shop across the street. $20 for RV and $10 for tent.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park
    Jun. 22, 2023

    The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park

    Nice place to stop while visiting the Grotto

    We stayed at the Grotto of the Redemption RV park for two nights. We were in our class C while slowly making our way across the country. We had no problems getting a spot here. There are two areas. One is very close to a train line, which runs infrequently. Sites are grass, level, and reasonably well maintained. All sites are pull through. Only electrical hookups are available at the sites. This is in good condition. There is fresh water and a dump station available. Each site has a nice grassy area and there are plenty of large trees. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a park nearby with a playground. 

    The RV park is near the Grotto. The Grotto is a fascinating achievement worth a look if you are in the area.

    We had 2 bar LTE with Verizon. Our hotspot was usable and performed very well. Campground wifi was not available.

    We enjoyed our brief stay at this campground. We will stay again when traveling this way.

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Featherstone County Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Featherstone County Park

    Snug

    Snug if you have slide outs, must watch to see you don't hit neighbor's trailer as you extend. Awnings literally touch neighbors. Crazy good time, if that's what you're into. I like the cabins!

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Lake County Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Spring Lake County Park

    Family Tradition

    We love to return here every year! 

    Recently updated two-way fresh-fill/santiary dump station. There is Ice Cube Consessions and the skating rink from Memorial Day through Labor Day every year. Great long-term hosts really make this park feel like going home.

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Joe Sheldon County Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Joe Sheldon County Park

    Beautiful hiking!

    This is a lovely and expanding park. Spacious, level pull through sites with full hookups. Decent Verizon coverage. Shower houses could use updates.

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Briggs Woods Park

    Pretty place

    Nice camp, decent sites, GREAT buddy sites! Cell service is null, and no wifi. We do love the hiking over here!

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy County Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Kennedy County Park

    Getting away from it ALL!

    Decent smaller county park with newly installed blacktop trail around lake and golfcourse next door. No cell service provider functions in this park. The WIFI is shared between dozens of sites, speed averages right around 5mps. The rest of everything out here is WONDERFUL! Great neighbors, wildlife, the trail, fishing, boating, the playground… everything else is wonderful.

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
    May. 25, 2023

    Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground

    Love Dolliver

    One of my favorite hiking spots! Camping here is comfortable enough. Sites can be a little squat in the middle loops, and no fhu. Antenna coverage is fine for catching your evening weather report, but cell service cuts out as you drive down into the park, and does not resume until you come back up and out. There's no wifi, and I'm not sure how satellite service would fare down here. Our Dish barely kept up with the antenna, so I'm guessing satellite's a meh. If you have anything you'd like to listen to or watch, download it before going in. But, honestly, the hiking is so good, it'd be silly to worry about much of anything down here. I rarely do.

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Webster County Kennedy Park Campground
    May. 25, 2023

    Webster County Kennedy Park Campground

    No Service

    Great sites, phenomenol hosts. LOVE the playground, and the culture; this is home during the summer months. Terrible WIFI, absolutely no cell coverage out here. Not sure how they justify raising camping rates here if the ameneties do not reflect modern needs for family enjoyment. Yes we like smores, and watching the birds, and fishing, and hiking; but so help me, we like our Netflix too, and I sure would like to be able to watch the weather report. Even Dish coverage is spotty out here. It's weird, we're not down in a valley or anything. Not sure why this is such a dead zone out here.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pilot Knob State Park — Pilot Knob State Preserve
    Mar. 25, 2023

    Pilot Knob State Park — Pilot Knob State Preserve

    Layout of campground would be challenging if full

    General: A mixture of tent (non-electric) and electric sites, mostly arranged in several rows. 

    Site Quality: Mixed. Not all sites are level, and most do not have delineated parking pads (there is a small pavement indent to show where to access the site). A fire pit and picnic table complete the site. Most of the sites are too close together for our liking, however, when we were there (a Monday at the end of August, the day before school started), we were only one of three sites occupied so for our stay it didn’t matter. 

    Bathhouse: Basic but clean. My biggest complaint is there were no hooks or shelves for toiletries by the sinks. The showers looked nice but we did not use them. 

    Activities: Horseback riding (there are trails for this), hiking, fishing. Although we did see several trailheads, I did not have a map so didn’t explore them. There is an observation tower, but it is a two-mile walk/drive from the campground (on paved roads; I didn’t try to find hiking trails to get there). 

    Misc: A shout-out to the great host, Pam, who greeted us as we arrived. The observation tower, entrance gates, and picnic shelter were all constructed by the CCC and were beautiful. It almost seemed like the campground was an afterthought as it is outside the entrance gates and nowhere near the tower. The layout of the campground would be challenging if all sites were occupied.

  • Beverly W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Three Fingers Campground & RV Park
    Aug. 29, 2022

    Three Fingers Campground & RV Park

    Nice spot for a short stay

    We spent a few nights here before moving closer into town waiting for Winnebago service. This is primarily a long-term RV site with a few transient sites. People are friendly, bathrooms and showers are well-maintained.

  • a
    Camper-submitted photo from Smidt Campground
    Jul. 18, 2022

    Smidt Campground

    Started ok

    Great clean place, but not EVERYONE is to follow the Rules. And within 2 months the rent increases. Not impressed. Website shows wifi, but you've got to pay an extra 100$ month?

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    Jul. 1, 2022

    Briggs Woods Park

    Decent County Park, and the price is right!

    This is a county park that is was well wooded and quite busy on a June Friday night.  Lots of local folks.  Stayed at the front-end of the part where apparently the sites are a little closer together than the rear sites.  Was passing through on a cross country trip so only stayed on one night.  Site with full hook-ups was only $30.  Partial or no hook-up even less.  You can reserve a spot by going online, though they do keep some as FCFS.

    A few negatives about the park is that, with the local flavor, there were a lot of extended families there, and they all seemed to bring there dogs.  Lots of barking going on.  Our space was out of level but manageable, and the bath house and outhouse were on the rustic side.  Decent enough place when passing through, and a great price!

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park
    Jun. 16, 2022

    The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park

    Very Nice, Excellent Value

    The Grotto is interesting and inspiring. Admission is free. Two adjacent camping areas are partially shaded and will accommodate rigs of all sizes. I counted (8) 50 amp and (16) 30 amp sites. Rest rooms, showers, fresh water and a dump station are provided. The cost is $20 per night. Sites are offered on a first come first served basis. Thirty amp sites are on lush grass and include a view of a the grotto, a pond and surrounding residences. The 50 amp area offers more privacy, gravel pull through parking and more convenient shower and rest room access but a lightly used rail line runs by.

  • Kimberly M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Lake County Park
    Jun. 12, 2022

    Spring Lake County Park

    Nice park with much to do

    We were lucky and got a spot right along the lake. This park is peaceful (only slight downfall is the trains you can hear a bit-not too loud though). Bike/hiking trail, disc golf, kayak/paddle boat rentals, swimming beach, historic roller skating rink, playgrounds and more-something for everyone to enjoy! Close to Jefferson which has a great coffee shop and cute shops!

  • Cari W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    May. 18, 2022

    Briggs Woods Park

    Beautiful campground

    We stayed Sun-Wed in May. Closest other campers were about a football field away. Very quiet park, we stayed in the back. We had water/power but no sewer hookup. Only downside to this park is there are no garbage cans. Weird?



Guide to Humboldt

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Humboldt, Iowa, opens up a world of adventure for you and your furry companions. With a variety of well-reviewed campgrounds, you can enjoy the great outdoors without leaving your pets behind.

Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and amenities

  • At Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground, campers can enjoy level sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for a cozy evening with your pet.
  • Kennedy County Park offers a beautiful setting with electric hookups and a playground, making it a great spot for families traveling with pets.
  • Siems County Park features multiple camping areas and a beach for swimming, providing plenty of space for your dog to roam and play.

Pet owners like the variety of activities available

  • At The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park, you can explore nearby trails and enjoy the unique Grotto, all while having your pet by your side.
  • Joe Sheldon County Park boasts spacious pull-through sites and access to hiking trails, making it an ideal location for outdoor adventures with your dog.
  • Coopers Cove Co Park offers kayaking and fishing opportunities, ensuring that both you and your pet can enjoy a fun-filled day on the water.

Tips for camping with dogs near Humboldt

  • Always check the specific pet policies at Grotto Campground to ensure a smooth experience, as some areas may have restrictions.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet, especially when visiting Lizard Creek Ranch Camping, where outdoor activities abound.
  • Keep your dog leashed and clean up after them to maintain the beauty of places like Elbert Park Campground, ensuring a pleasant experience for all campers.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Humboldt, IA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Humboldt, IA is Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 8 reviews.

  • What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Humboldt, IA?

    TheDyrt.com has all 43 dog-friendly camping locations near Humboldt, IA, with real photos and reviews from campers.