Best RV Parks & Resorts near Humboldt, IA

Several RV parks near Humboldt, Iowa provide various accommodation options for motorhome travelers. Kennedy County Park in Fort Dodge features electric hookups, 50-amp service, and full sewer connections on moderately sized sites. Three Fingers Campground & RV Park, open April through November, offers pull-through RV pads with both 30-amp and 50-amp electric service. The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park in West Bend accommodates big rigs with 30-amp electric hookups on grassy, level sites, though without sewer connections at individual sites. Lizard Creek Ranch Camping in Fort Dodge provides full hookup RV sites with sewer, water, and electric connections. "The RV park is quite cramped. The sites are somewhat modest in size and the one-way roads are narrow and unmarked," noted one visitor about Kennedy County Park.

Most RV campgrounds in the region maintain dump stations for those without full hookup access. Cell service varies significantly between locations, with Kennedy County Park experiencing limited connectivity. According to one visitor, "No cell service provider functions in this park. The WIFI is shared between dozens of sites, speed averages right around 5mps." Winter camping options are limited, with many parks closing between late October and early April. Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground can accommodate RVs but lacks sewer hookups at individual sites. Pets are generally permitted at most facilities, though specific restrictions may apply. Advance reservations are recommended during summer weekends and holidays when sites fill quickly. Several parks offer showers and restroom facilities for guests, with most maintaining picnic tables and fire rings at individual sites.

Best RV Sites Near Humboldt, Iowa (60)

    1. The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Whittemore, IA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 887-2371

    "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."

    "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."

    2. Oakwood RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Clear Lake, IA
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 357-4019

    "Great campground for our overnight, would be a wonderful extended stay as well. Friendly owners came right up when we pulled in, $35 a night, no cards but check or cash were fine."

    "A very quiet campground. No particular activities for families/children."

    3. Lizard Creek Ranch Camping

    1 Review
    Fort Dodge, IA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 890-3758

    $25 / night

    4. Kennedy County Park

    4 Reviews
    Badger, IA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 576-4258

    $20 - $100 / night

    "I can't say enough about Kennedy Memorial County park in Fort Dodge Iowa. Its beautiful well taken care of has a nice playground and access to a beautiful golf course! And FREE WIFI!"

    "If you’re traveling during an off-season period, this would be a beautiful destination. During peak times, it’s just too busy for our taste."

    5. Rockwell City RV Park

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    Rockwell City, IA
    31 miles
    +1 (712) 297-7041

    6. North Equestrian Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area

    9 Reviews
    Lehigh, IA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 543-8298

    $16 - $24 / night

    "It's easy in spring or fall, we can get by with 30 amps. If you need 50 amps, you're going to want to head to the Beach Camp."

    "Camped here in order to be close to Fort Dodge first thing in the morning.  I stayed in the Beach Campground.  It's not on the beach, but close to it.  There are 3 total campgrounds in the park. "

    7. Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Lehigh, IA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 359-2539

    $15 - $50 / night

    "Dolliver State Park was our maiden voyage in our travel trailer and it was obvious we were pitiful newbies!"

    "The RV parking area isn't really big, but all sites are great & feel private, especially the outer ones. We have never stayed in the cabins, but they look nice & well kept."

    8. Three Fingers Campground & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Forest City, IA
    47 miles
    Website

    $45 / night

    "This is primarily a long-term RV site with a few transient sites. People are friendly, bathrooms and showers are well-maintained."

    9. Wild Rose Casino RV Park

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    Emmetsburg, IA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 720-7673

    $25 / night

    10. University 40

    7 Reviews
    Lanesboro, IA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 297-7131

    $25 / night

    "I really think that thanks to my initiative, many students were able to step out of academic trouble and get back to focusing on their studies."

    "Enjoy drifting& driving awesome cars. Explore beautiful maps, find your favourite drift locations. Do experiments with car tuning."

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RV Park Reviews near Humboldt, IA

131 Reviews of 60 Humboldt Campgrounds


  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • L
    Nov. 5, 2021

    Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground

    Beautiful and tranquil

    Dolliver State Park was our maiden voyage in our travel trailer and it was obvious we were pitiful newbies! The park's beauty and tranquility did get disturbed a couple times when our dogs got loose (newbs!). The park staff were friendly and very helpful as were our fellow campers. The sites are mostly level with picnic tables and fire rings. Sites range from shady to sunny and the reservation website depicts the sites with a small photo and details about the amount of slope and shade. Cell service was good but no WiFi without a hotspot for us. We had fun, learned a lot and plan to camp here again!

  • R
    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.
    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.
    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.

  • M
    Aug. 26, 2018

    Pilot Knob State Park Campground

    Camping in the woods near town

    Located by New Ulm, MN this campground has plenty of activities in the park or very near the park. Plenty of hiking trails, playground for the kids, and an amazing sand bottom swimming pond surrounded by sand beach. Golf is also nearby at The New Ulm Country Club which is open to the public. Nice level sites with electric, picnic tables and fire rings.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2021

    McIntosh Woods State Park Campground

    Nice Small Campground near lake

    Not a big campground. Sites arranged in a circle around a clean shower house. Potable water. Only 2 non-electric sites. Most sites level. Sites are close to each other, not offering much in the way of privacy. Camped here on the off season, so it wasn't crowded. Short walk to nice lake & marsh. Walking trails. Camped here during waterfowl hunting season, so there were several gunshots nearby at around sunrise. 3 bars T-Mobile. About 5 miles west of I-35; good place to stop for one night. Electric sites,: $18; non-electric $14. Would stay here again.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    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.


Guide to Humboldt

Campers visiting Humboldt, Iowa find several RV campgrounds within 30-45 minutes' drive. The area sits in the Des Moines Lobe landform region, characterized by gently rolling terrain formed by glacial activity during the last ice age. Winter temperatures frequently drop below freezing from November through March, with summer highs averaging in the mid-80s. Cell service varies significantly across campgrounds in the region, with several parks experiencing weak or non-existent connectivity.

What to do

Hiking at Dolliver Memorial Park: Multiple trail options through wooded ravines and sandstone formations provide varying difficulty levels for hikers. "Dolliver State Park was our maiden voyage in our travel trailer... The park's beauty and tranquility did get disturbed a couple times when our dogs got loose (newbs!)," notes visitor Lorraine H. Another camper adds, "One of my favorite hiking spots! Camping here is comfortable enough... the hiking is so good, it'd be silly to worry about much of anything down here."

Fishing opportunities: Kennedy County Park offers access to fishing areas with boat ramps for anglers seeking local catches. According to Megan H., the park has "Multiple kids parks, beach area, fishing areas with boat ramps, trails, kids butterfly garden." Similarly, Brushy Creek State Recreation Area provides lake access for fishing enthusiasts. One visitor noted, "I was surprised to see a school of muskie while fishing, but it appeared that they were spawning at the time. If you go camping in May, make sure to bring a slightly heavier fishing pole to handle the musky."

Visit religious attractions: The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park sits near the Grotto itself, a religious monument worth exploring. A camper shares, "The Grotto is interesting and inspiring. Admission is free... Thirty amp sites are on lush grass and include a view of the grotto, a pond and surrounding residences." Another visitor states, "The Grotto is a fascinating achievement worth a look if you are in the area."

What campers like

Clean facilities: Oakwood RV Park maintains well-kept amenities that earn positive feedback. According to one camper, "Great campground for our overnight, would be a wonderful extended stay as well. Friendly owners came right up when we pulled in, $35 a night, no cards but check or cash were fine." Another adds that it's a "Pretty campground, easy access" with "nice and quiet, many families around."

Off-season values: Several campgrounds offer reduced rates during spring and fall. At Brushy Creek State Recreation Area, one visitor noted, "Open for off season camping. 14$/night for full hookups with pull thru RV sites." For budget-conscious campers, this represents significant savings compared to peak season rates.

Connectivity options: While many campgrounds have limited cell service, some offer alternatives. At The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park, a visitor reported, "We had 2 bar LTE with Verizon. Our hotspot was usable and performed very well." Connectivity varies by carrier and specific location within each campground.

What you should know

Weather considerations: Iowa's seasonal temperature swings affect camping comfort significantly. At Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground, a visitor mentioned camping "Easter weekend this year (March 31). Wish we would have rented one of the cute little cabins that have fire places." Cold weather camping requires appropriate gear or consideration of heated accommodation options.

Site spacing concerns: Many campgrounds have tightly arranged sites that limit privacy. Regarding Dolliver Memorial, one camper notes, "Beautiful views, wonderful trails, cramped campground, poor tent camping conditions." Another mentions that "Sites can be a little squat in the middle loops, and no fhu."

Limited connectivity: Cell service drops completely in some parks. A Dolliver Memorial visitor reports, "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." Another camper at Kennedy County Park noted, "No cell service provider functions in this park. The WIFI is shared between dozens of sites, speed averages right around 5mps."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds offer playground facilities for children. At Kennedy County Park, Mary J. reports, "Its beautiful well taken care of has a nice playground and access to a beautiful golf course! And FREE WIFI! All for $18.00 a night." Another visitor confirmed the park has "Multiple kids parks, beach area, fishing areas with boat ramps, trails, kids butterfly garden."

Beach activities: North Equestrian Campground at Brushy Creek offers access to swimming areas. A visitor noted, "We did drive through the Beach Campground... Beach had very little shade and was primarily families with younger children. The beach looked real nice, not too crowded for a hot, July day."

Avoid tent camping with kids during peak mosquito season: Iowa's humid summers create ideal mosquito conditions. One camper at Dolliver Memorial observed, "Plenty of fly's and mosquitoes, plenty of shade." Consider RV camping during peak insect season (June-August) or bring appropriate repellent.

Tips from RVers

Big rig considerations: The Grotto of the Redemption accommodates larger RVs but with limited hookups. A visitor notes, "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." For larger rigs, these limited spots often fill quickly.

Long-term stay options: Three Fingers Campground & RV Park serves both short and extended-stay campers. According to Beverly W., "This is primarily a long-term RV site with a few transient sites. People are friendly, bathrooms and showers are well-maintained." This makes it suitable for those needing accommodations while visiting the Winnebago factory nearby.

Seasonal availability: Many RV campgrounds near Humboldt, Iowa operate seasonally. Three Fingers Campground is available only from "April 1 to November 1," while Lizard Creek Ranch Camping in Fort Dodge stays open year-round with amenities including "a nice restaurant and many things to do in the area."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Humboldt, IA is The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park with a 4.3-star rating from 3 reviews.

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