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No horse corrals or dedicated equestrian facilities appear in the campground data for sites near Little Sioux, Iowa. Review of the provided information shows that none of the campgrounds listed explicitly accommodate horses, as indicated by "NO horse-corral" appearing consistently across all property features. Lewis and Clark State Park Campground and Onawa-Blue Lake KOA offer camping options including tent sites, RV hookups, and cabins, but neither provides specialized horse accommodations. The campgrounds focus primarily on family camping, water recreation, and general outdoor activities rather than equestrian pursuits.
Trail access exists at several campgrounds, but none are specifically designated for horseback riding based on the available data. Most campgrounds in the area feature standard amenities such as electric hookups, water access, showers, and toilets. Some locations like Lewis and Clark State Park provide hiking trails and water recreation opportunities on Blue Lake, but these are not marked as bridle trails or horse-accessible routes. Visitors seeking equestrian camping would need to look beyond the immediate Little Sioux area for facilities that specifically accommodate horses with corrals, trailer parking, and designated riding trails.
"Well kept & family friendly camping in Iowa!"
"There’s a pretty big playground near all the sites. When I went in the first weekend of October they had a little trick or treat night too! Extremely nice amenities; flush toilet and showers."
from $15 - $52 / night
Check Availability"Conveniently located approximately 2.5 miles West of I29 and on the Eastern edge of Lewis and Clark state park which makes this KOA very quiet."
"The lake is right there, with a nice bike path that comes all the way around."
"Lake Cunningham is a fun destination for getting outside if you only have an afternoon to escape! The lake itself is great for kayaking, paddle boarding, and sailing!"
from $15 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Nice campground clean bathrooms the trails are really good quiet and peaceful"
"The fishing is easy in all the lakes and they have a pay fishing trout lake that nearly guarantees success. Our kid and her friends love the swimming beach."
"Whether I was riding a bike around the paved roads. Fishing in one of the sandpit lakes they have to offer, or the river. Walk around the nature trails, or lakes."
from $100 / night
Check Availability"It is right next to lake 4 with some beach access. There are both reservable and walk up sites here. The walk up process is a little strange."
"Very nice camp sites and playgrounds for children nice clean fishing lakes and river access."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"This is a small campground a little ways before you get to lakeside campground. These spots are electric with fire pits and picnic tables. It is near the road and the dump station is in view."
"Take your pick, river or lakeside. Some areas are more modern than others but all are nice. A few have water hookups"
from $35 / night
Check Availability"It’s not close to water like some of the others but it has a nice amount of room between spots and lots of trees for shade. There is an old playground by a vault toilet."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"Playground, boat ramp, picnic area fishing, birdwatching, equestrian camp & trails, something for everyone."
"Horse trails and camping is available at Danish Alps as are primitive and electric spots."
from $30 - $35 / night
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TravelerWell kept & family friendly camping in Iowa! We were able to reserve an electric unit (#30) right off the lake and across the road from the large playground (~5 setups for different age groups). We could watch the kids play while getting food ready or preparing a line to throw in the water. Short walk to the very clean restrooms with flush toilets & showers. Will come back!
TravelerI pulled in and found a wide open campground. I picked a site high on the bluff overlooking the reservoir. It had quite the view. It’s a newer area so trees are planted for the future. Sites are spacious with water and both 30 & 50 amp hookup. Clean dump station that also has a fish cleaning station. Playground, boat ramp, picnic area fishing, birdwatching, equestrian camp & trails, something for everyone.
TravelerThe overall rec area is lovely. During the regular season, roughly May to mid October, there is running water and showers at some spots with vault toilets available year round. Horse trails and camping is available at Danish Alps as are primitive and electric spots. The electric is all designed for RV's, vans, or trucks, but there is sufficient space at each site that you can have a tent. The electric area is up on a hill overlooking the lake and there is absolutely no mature tree cover in the area. Trees have been planted, but it will be a long while before they provide much shade. Like most of Nebraska most of the time it does get windy and being on the hill the electric camp gets to feel it for good and ill. The town of Hubbard is right next to the rec area, but because of the way things are laid out you do not get as many people casually driving around at night like you do at some other places. Being in the vicinity of Sioux City and Dakota City there is some glow on the horizon at night.
Verizon cell coverage was sufficient for streaming without buffering when camped there in September 2025.
ScoutThere’s a pretty big playground near all the sites. When I went in the first weekend of October they had a little trick or treat night too! Extremely nice amenities; flush toilet and showers. Very nice for Iowa state parks.
TravelerThis is one of my favorites as well!
This is situated in a very incredible neighborhood of Omaha! Close to the interstate for easy access! Very mature trees and landscape.
Hiking trails, no wake boating, paddle boards (available for rent).
Pros: Great Lake
cons: we felt really on top of our neighbors here, though a simple drive around showed us areas that are better than others.
TravelerNice campground. Very few tent only - mostly RVs/trailers. Washrooms basic but clean. Large site under trees with mix of sun & shade. Grassy area for tent. Access to water close by. Large playground for kids. Campground host had firewood. Picnic table & firepit with grill rack in good condition. Nearby boat ramp to load kayak onto Blue Lake. Many water lilies but sheltered at one end so good for kayak. Everyone seemed friendly though some folk stayed up pretty late on Friday!
LegendThis place was pleasantly clean to me. Blue lake which is the lake this state park sits on. When you drive in from the road you see on your right the lake and to your left are houses. You go farther down and you see picnic accesses off the lake. And there is a swimming area and beach further down with a fully accessible restroom. There is also a keelboat on display and visitor center with a musuem. The center was closed when we were here, (thanks covid). Behind that is a dock and a little look out tower next to it. This is where we saw people kayak mainly. You go farther down and this was where the campsites were. This appeared to be more of a park set up for rv and campers than any tents. You go farther down pass this and you find more accesses to trails, and taller grass. This is a great park especially for a rv, and how clean it is.
LegendVibe: Relaxed summer lake fun.
Cleanliness: Average
Facilities: Slightly dated but adequate
General spots: Good size, good spacing, not private. Large cottonwood trees offer good shade on lake side spots.
Our site: 10. Close to the swimming area. Not far from bathrooms.
Noise: Friendly chatter. Mostly quiet. Some music from the summer camp across the lake(see below).
Cell signal: Good (Verizon)
Other: The lake isn’t huge, but the water was not murky and you could wade out pretty far and still be shallow enough to stand. A summer camp is across the lake and they played some evening music and morning music starts at 7:30.
ScoutIf you enjoy some extra comforts, rent one of the train cabooses which feature a small kitchen, bathroom, AC and beds with mattresses. Our kids loved the lofted full sized bed (but we kicked them to the bunk beds). There are charcoal grills outside, a close by swimming area, and lots of space to wander.
Camping options near Little Sioux, Iowa cluster along the Missouri River valley, a rich riparian zone at approximately 1,050 feet elevation where prairie meets floodplain. The area experiences distinct seasonal changes with humid summers reaching 90°F and winters dropping below freezing. Most campgrounds in this region feature flat terrain with sandy soils typical of river bottomlands.
Fishing opportunities: Lewis and Clark State Park Campground offers excellent fishing on Blue Lake. "This place has great fishing and is very well maintained not to mention that they have a replica of the Boat that Lewis and Clark traveled on many years ago," notes Katie S. from her experience at the Lewis and Clark State Park Campground.
Historical exploration: Learn about regional history through interpretive displays. A visitor at Lewis and Clark State Park mentioned, "They have a great visitor center with amazing displays and exhibits that mark the history of Lewis and Clark and their travels around the area."
Trail hiking: Several areas offer walking paths through natural landscapes. At Woodbury County Park Southwood Conservation Area, Josh G. reports that "the trails are really good quiet and peaceful."
Clean facilities: Multiple campgrounds maintain high standards for restrooms and common areas. Sharon T. noted that Lewis and Clark State Park has "washrooms basic but clean" and "picnic table & firepit with grill rack in good condition."
Natural settings: Campers appreciate the undeveloped areas that remain accessible. At Southwood Conservation Area, Matthew M. shared, "I have a million memories of this place... Spent easily 100 nights here. Campground has recently been upgraded and heading back soon."
Affordable options: Several campgrounds offer reasonable rates. Kathy F. observed, "Oh my the rate was 19.00 for full 50 amp hookup. Beautiful state park in the water nice level sites paved."
Horseback riding limitations: Finding suitable equestrian camping near Little Sioux, Iowa requires looking beyond immediate options. While some conservation areas have trails, dedicated horse facilities are scarce in the immediate vicinity.
Variable site conditions: Campsite quality can differ significantly within the same campground. At Oak Grove Campground, Shannon G. notes it "is one of the smaller campgrounds and is peaceful and offers electric and electric plus, fire pit, and picnic table. Most of these campsites are reservable."
Weather considerations: The region experiences seasonal flooding and insect activity. Jeff B. candidly described Lewis and Clark State Park as "buggy and muggy" with "many water spots on basically what is a mosquito breeding ground."
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. According to Morgan K., Lewis and Clark State Park is "extremely nice amenities; flush toilet and showers. Very nice for Iowa state parks."
Swimming opportunities: Designated swimming areas provide water recreation for families. Shannon G. explains that Goldenrod Campground "is right next to lake 4 with some beach access."
Educational activities: Some parks offer learning experiences alongside recreation. A visitor mentioned Lewis and Clark State Park "have a replica of the Boat that Lewis and Clark traveled on many years ago. They will also occasionally take it out and give rides."
Site spacing: RV campsites vary significantly in size and proximity to neighbors. Bob H. observed that at Lewis and Clark, "it's a bunch of campers all piled on top of each other with no real views."
Hookup availability: Electric service varies between campgrounds and specific sites. At Fawn Meadows Campground, Shannon G. notes, "These spots are electric with fire pits and picnic tables. It is near the road and the dump station is in view."
Reservation planning: Many campers recommend securing spots in advance. Shannon G. explains that at Goldenrod Campground, "The walk up process is a little strange. You get put on a waiting list and have to return to main office at 3. Then the start at beginning of list and people start choosing so get on waiting list early."
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