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    Equestrian Campground at Elk Rock State Park provides facilities for horse owners camping near Marshalltown, Iowa. The campground features electrical hookups with both 30-amp and 50-amp service for RVs and tent sites suitable for equestrian campers. The facilities include clean showers and toilets, with a sanitary dump station available for RV users. While no dedicated horse corrals are listed in the campground data, the area is designed specifically for equestrian use. The campground allows pets alongside horses, making it convenient for riders traveling with both horses and family pets. Campsite reservation is available and recommended, especially during peak riding seasons.

    Located approximately 60 miles southwest of Marshalltown, Elk Rock State Park offers numerous trails suitable for horseback riding. The park provides access to riding areas around Lake Red Rock, with trails that accommodate various skill levels. Water hookups at the campsites ensure horses can be properly cared for during overnight stays. The bathrooms and shower facilities are maintained in clean condition, making the camping experience comfortable after a day of riding. The peaceful and beautiful setting creates an ideal environment for horse camping. Trails near the water provide scenic riding opportunities, with numerous paths that go close to the lake. Firewood bundles are available for purchase at $4 each from the camp hosts, who are also available to answer questions about trail conditions and riding areas.

    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Marshalltown (6)

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      1. Jester County Park

      4.5(31)48mi from MarshalltownRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Nice CG located on the North end of Saylorville Reservoir. Camped in the upper CG site#145. Numerous shade trees, gravel pad and room for our 20' trailer and TV."

      "Campgrounds amazing views airsoft gun and archery ranges snowshoeing equestrians and cross-country skiing"

      from $20 - $25 / night

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      2. George Wyth State Park Campground

      3.9(15)43mi from Marshalltown70 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "** Iowa state parks are a bargain! This one is $11 for a non-electric site, $16 for an electric site. (Rates go down to $6 and $11 from 10/1-4/30.)"

      "On Cedar Valley bike trail (100+miles of interconnecting bike trial. major Hwy on two sides of park, sleeping in a tenet it was very noisy at night. and a train track close by (again at night)"

      from $16 - $24 / night

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      3. Lake Iowa County Park

      4.6(7)46mi from MarshalltownRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Not too far off the highway.  Very clean and quiet.  The campground is above the lake but a short trail will take you to the lake.  "

      "The good: The area around the lake and near by pond, is not overly developed. There are wild raspberries and mulberries, lots of wildlife."

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      4. Black Hawk County Park

      4.3(3)43mi from MarshalltownRVs, Tents

      "Right on the bike trail.. Hot showers.. Good place to camp..."

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      5. Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park

      3.8(4)44mi from Marshalltown43 sitesRVs, Tents

      "We stayed in the Elk Rock Equestrian campground and it was so peaceful and beautiful. The facilities were clean."

      "We really wnjoyed riding the trails here. Good facilities for our horses."

      from $18 - $78 / night

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      6. Double E LLC Camping

      Be the first to review49mi from Marshalltown2 sitesRVs, Cabins

      from $50 / night

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    Equestrian Camping Reviews near Marshalltown, IA

    60 Reviews of 6 Marshalltown Campgrounds

    • J
      Dec. 14, 2021

      Jester County Park

      Nice, Quiet CG

      Nice CG located on the North end of Saylorville Reservoir. Camped in the upper CG site#145. Numerous shade trees, gravel pad and room for our 20' trailer and TV. CG has a kids playground, hiking trails, Equestrian Center, golf course and nature center. Plenty to do with the city of Ankeny just 15 minutes away. CG was fairly empty until around Thursday and filled on the weekend. Seniors can get$5 off per day of their reservation. Dump station is at the entrance of the CG. We camped at Jester Park in a Travel Trailer.

    • Whitney S.
      Apr. 9, 2022

      Jester County Park

      Little bit of everything

      Campgrounds amazing views airsoft gun and archery ranges snowshoeing equestrians and cross-country skiing

    • Mary S.
      Aug. 31, 2018

      George Wyth State Park Campground

      Another bargain at an Iowa State Park

      Why Should You Camp Here?

      • Iowa state parks are a bargain! This one is $11 for a non-electric site, $16 for an electric site. (Rates go down to $6 and $11 from 10/1-4/30.) There is no separate park entry fee (unlike some states).

      • You can rent kayaks, canoes or pedal boats near the campground at Wyth Lake. And there are 3 other nearby lakes.

      • There's a small beach at Wyth Lake.

      • The Cedar River is on the edge of the campground.

      • You're so close to Cedar Falls and Waterloo which means there are craft breweries!

      • We were only there for a night but I saw this on reserveamerica.com: "The Lake-to-State Park Bike Route is a 50 mile route connecting Pine Lake and George Wyth State Park. The route primarily utilizes county highways and established bike routes and paths once inside Cedar Falls/Waterloo." 

      • We didn't do everything we could do there, because we were just passing through. Check this out: https://iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/george-wyth-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IA&parkId=610125

      Amenities

      • The usual fire ring and picnic table

      • Dump station and potable water

      • Flush toilets and running water in bathrooms along with push button showers. Ok, push button showers are not ideal. Just keep pushing that button and hopefully you'll be okay with the temperature that you can't control!

    • Tanner H.
      Jun. 24, 2021

      Jester County Park

      Jester park is great for a weekend with friends and testing new camping gear

      This site was great, it has a reserve site to its right, (the people never showed up) and a FCFS site to the left. No one showed up there either and it was Father’s Day weekend! Super quiet and relaxing. Each site towards the front of the 400’s is BIG. You have plenty of room for 2 vehicles and two sizable tents. There was four of us and a dog.

      A couple minor complaints that I developed would be that it is right next to the golf course so there is a lot of near by traffic, and people like to cruise on motorcycles and drive muscle cars through the twisty roads. The nice bathroom in the #300s camping area is a bit of a walk BUT has showers and really clean toilets. Some of the cleanest I’ve seen at a campground in Iowa. DO NOT USE THE “TOILETS” in the #400s area, they are dirty and basically a hole in the ground.

      Another downside is that things are pretty spread out, and with it being pretty hot out we weren’t able to walk miles to get to the different trails at the park. The short trails we did walk on were nice and up kept though.

    • Willy W.
      May. 30, 2020

      Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park

      Busy

      This is a really busy boat ramp but the campground is pretty big and open. The boat ramp is the closest one to mile long bridge. It also has a cleaning station and restroom available.

      The campgrounds are very clean. There are lots of trails around the area.

      It’s also a great place if you like to go horse back riding with lots of trails that go near the water.

      There are camp hosts to help answer questions. There are also firewood bundles available to purchase for $4. The bathrooms and showers are very clean.

    • jThe Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 16, 2025

      Jester County Park

      Nothing but exceptional

      Iowa county parks are amazing. They pour money into them and it really shows. Clean, I mean immaculate. Nature/Conservancy center there is just next level. They advertise Elk and Bison which are smart enough to stay far away from humans, as it should be. Camp host was top notch, neighbors fantastic, quiet and respectful. Only spent two days there but could make it a two week vacation and never get tired of it. Okay, let's address the dump station, I've never been to one so thought out and efficient. Weird favorite thing but if you know you know

    • Ken G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 23, 2024

      Lake Iowa County Park

      very nice and clean. Lots of sites but well spaced

      Not too far off the highway.  Very clean and quiet.  The campground is above the lake but a short trail will take you to the lake.  Couldn't see the lake from where we camped, but nice woody area behind our campsite.  Nice little visitor area.  Lots of trails to walk with the dog including a nice trail along the lake.

      Great place to spend one night.  If I had more time, I would have gone paddle boarding or fishing on the lake.

    Guide to Marshalltown

    Horse camping in Iowa offers a unique blend of scenic trails and well-equipped facilities for equestrian enthusiasts. With various campgrounds catering to horse lovers, you can enjoy the great outdoors while ensuring your horse has a comfortable stay.

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    Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

    • Double E LLC Camping provides electric hookups and drinking water, making it a convenient choice for those traveling with horses.

    Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and facilities

    • Black Hawk County Park features well-maintained trails and ample space for horse camping, ensuring a pleasant experience for both you and your horse.

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