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Places to Camp near Otho, IA

194 Reviews

Otho is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Otho is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Discover great camping spots near Otho, reviewed by campers like you.

Best Camping Sites Near Otho, IA (69)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Ledges State Park

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    Ledges State Park

    39 Reviews
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    180 Saves
    Boone, Iowa

    Millions of years before the plains of Iowa were inhabited by the Sauk, Fox and Sioux peoples, much of the American Midwest was covered by a shallow inland sea. It was at this time that the area’s sandstone deposits began forming. Fast-forward to just 13,000 years ago, with the inland sea now long gone, Ice Age glacial meltwater raced across the dry plains, carving and scouring channels and canyons into the sandstone terrain. One of these canyons can be found in Iowa’s Ledges State Park. This 1,000-acre nature preserve and recreation area is located on a wide bend on the Des Moines River, and is just 40 miles north of the city of Des Moines. The park is subject to frequent flooding when the river breaches its banks, but is otherwise a popular year-round outdoor recreation destination. Visitors to Ledges can enjoy a variety of hiking, fishing and paddling opportunities, as well as explore a prehistoric river canyon that showcases nature’s ability to sculpt the landscape.

    The campground at Ledges State Park features 94 tent and RV sites situated among deciduous woods not far from the Des Moines River. Campers can choose from full-hookup, partial-hookup, or primitive tent sites. Most sites are back-in; only a few are pull-through for larger vehicles. Tent sites are located in both in the main camp area, and in a secluded walk-in area. There is also a youth group site. All sites are equipped with picnic tables, fire pits and cooking grills, and all have access to water faucets, flush restrooms, showers, and trash receptacles; a dump station is located near the campground entrance. The campground also features a kids’ playground, outdoor amphitheater, and is within walking distance of trails and picnic areas. Some roads and/or facilities may not be open or available in the winter. Reservations are accepted, however the park saves about half of the sites for first-come, first-served campers; sites are $11–$19/night.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 - $18 / night

  2. Camper-submitted photo from North Equestrian Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
  3. Camper-submitted photo from Dolliver Memorial State Park

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    Dolliver Memorial State Park

    8 Reviews
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    26 Saves
    Lehigh, Iowa
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
  4. Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park

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    Briggs Woods Park

    8 Reviews
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    15 Saves
    Webster City, Iowa
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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  5. Camper-submitted photo from Spring Lake County Park

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    Spring Lake County Park

    9 Reviews
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    31 Saves
    Jefferson, Iowa
    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 / night

  6. Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy County Park

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    Kennedy County Park

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    4 Saves
    Badger, Iowa

    The largest and most popular area managed by the Webster County Conservation Board is John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. Construction of Kennedy Park began in 1962 and the park was officially dedicated in 1965. This park is a 400 acre multiple use recreation area. The 53-acre Badger Lake provides the focal point for a wide variety of outdoor activities including camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking, canoeing and boating (no gas motors) as well as an the 18 hole Lakeside Municipal Golf Course.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $20 - $100 / night

  7. Camper-submitted photo from South Equestrian Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
  8. Camper-submitted photo from Bells Mills County Park

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    Bells Mills County Park

    2 Reviews
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    12 Saves
    Lehigh, Iowa
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    • Electric Hookups
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
  9. Camper-submitted photo from Webster County Kennedy Park Campground

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    Webster County Kennedy Park Campground

    2 Reviews
    6 Photos
    Badger, Iowa
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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  10. Camper-submitted photo from Beach Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area

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    Beach Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area

    1 Review
    5 Saves
    Lehigh, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

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194 Reviews of 69 Otho Campgrounds