Best Tent Camping near Minburn, IA
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Best Tent Sites Near Minburn, Iowa (9)
1. Kuehn Conservation Area
1 Review•44 SavesEarlham, Iowa- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Trash
$5 - $8 / night
2. Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board)
10 Reviews•13 Photos•60 SavesSwan, IowaImprovements include adding electric sites, shower house, and water station. All sites are first come first serve and will cost $20 per night. Registration is required upon arrival at the campground entrance. Campers may stay in WCCB campgrounds for 14 days out of any 30 day period.
Donated by Ferold and Dorothy Grant, this 150 acre park in northeast Warren County features a picnic shelter, a secluded pond, some wonderful woodland trails, and—new in 2018—10 primitive campsites!
The picnic shelter is available for reservation by calling the WCCB office at (515) 961-6169.
Grant Park has ten primitive campsites. There is a pit latrine in the campground. Water is not available. Reservations are not accepted. This campground is free of charge. Registration is required and is available at the campground entrance. Campers may stay in WCCB campgrounds for 14 days out of any 30 day period.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
3. Ashton Wildwood Park
5 Reviews•8 Photos•39 SavesMingo, Iowa- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
$7 / night
4. Colfax Quarry Springs Park
3 Reviews•17 Photos•66 SavesMingo, Iowa- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
$15 / night
5. Twin Anchors Campground
2 ReviewsCollins, Iowa- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
6. Trailside Campground
Be the first to review!Jefferson, IowaTrailside Campground is a small tent camping area designed for trail users on the Raccoon River Valley Trail. It is located immediately adjacent to the trail one block south of the Milwaukee Road Depot Trailhead in Jefferson. A shower house is in the camping area. There is a $10 per tent fee to camp here.
- Tent camping for up to 50 tents. - Shower / restroom facility - Picnic shelter - Four blocks from downtown Jefferson- Pets
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Showers
- Toilets
$10 / night
7. Otter Creek Park
2 Reviews•12 SavesIndianola, Iowa- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
9. Whispering Oaks RV Park
Be the first to review!•2 SavesStory City, Iowa- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Picnic Table
Recent Tent Reviews near Minburn, IA
468 Reviews of 9 Minburn Campgrounds
- RRuss G.
Traveler
Acorn Valley
Peaceful, lots of riverbed area to explore
We’re big fans of Acorn Valley. It’s quiet and there is plenty of shade in the tent camping area. The tent sites lead to some small trails which end at the riverbed. Our boys love exploring here.
- Abby G.
Scout
Mormon Trail County Park
Off the Grid
Mormon Trail is absolutely beautiful. Myself and some friends tent camped there over the weekend and we were not disappointed! It is a very small state park with only a couple tent sites/camper sites, so it is not over populated. The drive there is easy and beautiful. Big RV’s/campers might have a difficult time getting there as the road turns into a one lane, curvy gravel road. AT&T has absolutely no service there, but US cellular does. No showers/clean bathrooms, just 2 waterless restrooms. The lake has a very large, mostly shallow, swimming area, the water is absolutely perfect, along with a big sandy beach area. You can boat and fish on the lake as well. The stars are also very bright and beautiful (we are from a city with the light pollution hides them). I would highly recommend visiting this campsite if you love off the grid camping and don’t need to shower/primp everyday. What a relaxing/fun weekend we had!
- Brian W.Traveler
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
Nice and clean
Nice clean park, if passing through Iowa it's a nice overnight. A little loud if tent camping. Area not large enough to separate hard shell campers and tent campers. Plenty of fly's and mosquitoes, plenty of shade.
Matt S.
Legend
Three Mile Lake Recreation Area
Three Mile Rec Area is clean and beautiful
I have to say, of all of the campgrounds and parks that I have visited in southern Iowa near highway 34, Three Mile is the best.
This park is clean with nice amenities and a beautiful lake. During the week you can almost have the place to yourself... it is a different story on the weekends.
You can tent camp or pull your camper and just enjoy the setting. If you don't like to tent camp and don't have a camper, don't worry, there are several cabins for rent.
There are showers and bathrooms and an awesome playground for the younger kids.
I am definitely adding this to my list for regular stays with my family.
- Caitlyn H.Scout
Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground
Nice Place
I have tent camped at Lake Ahquabi Campground several times. There are some great spots down by the lake that are perfect for tent camping. There is quite a bit to do in this State Park. There are a few trails, there is plenty of fishing, a swimming beach, and they have water sport rentals! The area is very pretty and peaceful. I would recommend for campers with kids and without. There are showers and plenty of bathrooms.
- RRandiTraveler
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
Scenic Hiking
Beautiful views, wonderful trails, cramped campground, poor tent camping conditions.
- Kaylinn W.Scout
Hickory Grove Campground
Little patch of heaven
We go camping at Breezy Bay and it’s our favorite. We tent camp, so the modern bathrooms (with showers!!) is a huge plus. The spots are some of the biggest we’ve seen at any campground, so there aren’t many and it’s almost always quiet. Lots of trees for shade but the lake has trails and a swimming beach with watercraft rentals. Truly a hidden gem in central Iowa!
- RRandiTraveler
North Equestrian Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
Wonderful
Great for tent camping, very spacious and grassy sites, clean, grill/fire pit was really very nice. Very clean and modern bathrooms, easy access to water. Hiking trails were well maintained. Can't wait to come again.
- MMaybo H.Traveler
Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board)
Amazing free find
Got here a bit late and almost didn’t get a site. Very clean and nice with grassy tent sites. Best free site I have ever been to.
- MMary H.Scout
Lake Anita State Park Campground
Great State Park
just camped here, what a nice park. Great little beach, clean water, good for kayaking. Nice paved trail around the park. Wooded, shady at tent sites, quiet and clean. Friepits with grates for cooking.
- HHeather F.Scout
Lake Anita State Park Campground
Perfect stay!
A one night stay at a beautiful park! Tent camped next to really nice college kids. The paved trail offered great views of the lake! Brought the pup and he was happy and very context. Park was very well maintained - there will be a return trip to this gem!
Ben K.Scout
Thomas Mitchell County Park
Clean and quiet in tent
Spent 2 nights tent camping here. We stayed at site 4, glad I read reviews on here. I personally would not want to be in a site beyond number 7 as it gets too close to the dump station and subsequent “sewage lagoon”
Shower house was clean, pretty quiet, and only 5 miles off the highway
Willy W.
RangerThomas Mitchell County Park
Best little park
Great place to go tent camping, very clean and quiet. They sell firewood bundles for $5. Easy trails for the kids to go hiking and playing in the creek to cool off in the heat. There is even a pond for fishing that you can take a trail from the campsite to. 100% going to go back and camp again.
- April B.Scout
Ledges State Park Campground
Quiet, low-key hike in camping
Though it’s closed this summer :( - the Ledges State Park campground is a long time favorite of ours. Lots of electrical and non electrical spots and also an entire section of hike-in tent camping that is just a short hike down to a secluded section of the Des Moines River. Secure your food at night or the racoons will dine lavishly on your supplies. :)
- Zachariah M.
Guide
Bob Shelter Recreation Area & Campground
Nice spot
I would suggest getting reservations. We stopped on a Friday with out one, they were booked. We only wanted one night in a tent. They don’t have designated tent sites but they have one overflow sight and they let us use it for the night. Price is great, $20 per night. Easy to get rvs into the spots and a lot to do for the kids.
- MMegan M.Guide
Springbrook State Park Campground
Worth a stay!
We've tent camped twice at Springbrook, and though it's not perfect, it's a nice campground we plan to keep coming back to for a number of reasons.
Pros:
-Not a far drive from Des Moines, but still quite remote
-Lots of nice hiking trails
-Easy access to large, mostly clean modern bathrooms
-The lake is a peaceful spot to spend the early mornings, a nice place to fish (but don't expect to catch anything) and its beach is fun on the hot summer days, and tends to not be too busy. Has lots of benches around to sit and enjoy the view.
-No cell reception, which could be a "con" but we like that it forces us to unplug
Cons:
-Tent camping spots are clustered mainly in the middle of a loop, which feels a bit like a fishbowl with no privacy
-It's mainly an RV/camper campground, which can be loud/rowdy at night for tent campers. Lots of parties happening the two weekends we were there. Definitely don't recommend if you want a peaceful weekend away from the world.
-Other than hiking and a bit of swimming/fishing, there's not much to do
-Firewood is a short drive from the campground, which can get inconvenient
- MMitchGuide
Briggs Woods Park
upper camp ground is the better
Nice campground. lower camp ground has circle type pads that hold 4 campers good for groups (friends, Family) upper camp ground has more single sites. as of 2020 more sites under construction both upper and lower area. they have some cabins and a couple walk in tent sites (short walk) WIFI in lower part of camp ground.
- BBilly K.Scout
Swede Point Park
Hidden Gem
Small county park with clean showers and restrooms. Several short trails, mile mile and a half maybe. Tent camping is always available (literally - was just there over Labor day weekend and had no trouble getting a spot on Saturday), with maybe 20 electric sites, no reservations. New this year is firewood for purchase. Not far from the famous High Trestle Trail for you bicycle enthusiasts! My wife and I teardrop trailer camp here as often as we can.
- Laura B.Guide
Lake Anita State Park Campground
Good state park
This is a decent state park campground but is always full. It has tent sites separated from the trailer sites. There is a park and on saturdays during the summer they do Disney movies and free popcorn. The lake is good for fishing. They have a beach and volleyball. There is also a biking trail they goes around the lake. It is close to town so if you need anything that is helpful.
- Nicole G.Traveler
Lake Anita State Park Campground
Nicely maintained campground with great views of the lake!
This campground has both RV full hookup and electric sites very close to the lake. Campsites offer a great view of lake and close access to docks. There is an adjacent area with non- electric sites that would work for tent campIng. All sites have firepots and picnic tables. The lake is great for fishing or kayaking and there is also a beach with swimming. Bring your bikes to ride on a paved trail that goes all the way around the lake. Very clean and quiet campground!
- A
Anthony W.Guide
Adventureland Campground
Parking more than camping
I stayed at Adventureland for the summer months and had no issues. The staff was very helpful, plenty of laundry/restrooms throughout the campground and pretty clean overall. Concrete pads with full hook ups (30/50 amp, water and sewage) make setting up quick. Tent camping is an option in the back of the campground. Nature is not really the draw of this campground, convenience is more the approach. With a theme park on one side and a casino on the other, both in walking distance. It’s more of a park and party place hahaha
- EE H.Scout
Lake Anita State Park Campground
Great Find!
This is hands down one of the best campgrounds we’ve been to in the U.S. Everything is beautifully maintained from the grass covered campsites to the clean bathrooms and free showers. Full hookup and tent campsites are plentiful with or without reservations. Beautiful lake, great walking trail, close to town and I-80, but quiet and peaceful. Can’t beat it for $11 a night.
- bblayceeScout
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
Smaller but nice
We have a smaller camper and got lucky to fit into a smaller spot that backed up to the woods. We both grew up around here and have always kayaked,fished,hiked, tent camped in the park. Love the scenic trails, there’s so many. Good for pictures. Also they rebuilt the boat ramp and it’s really nice now. Nice river to kayak, not as scenic as some but fun even though the rivers low. There’s 2 cabins you can rent which I did a couple times years ago, they are clean with kitchen. Overall nice park.
- Matt S.Legend
Lake Anita State Park Campground
Lake Anita State Park surprised me
Lake Anita State Park is just a few miles off of Interstate 80. When I decided to go to Lake Anita I had very low expectations, it surprised me.
Lake Anita has boating and fishing as its main attraction. If you like birds there are bird houses built all around the park. The lake is beautiful and the campground is built all around the lake with great views.
The tent camping is placed away from the RVs/camper trailers and everything is well kept. I highly recommend Lake Anita State Park for the relaxing environment and the easy access from the interstate.
Jim H.Ranger
Green Valley State Park Campground
Nice, clean campground
Campsite was pretty packed on a Saturday night in late September. We didn't have a reservation but was able to get one of the last tent sites available. Nice spot, fire pits have nice swinging grates on them. There was a picnic table at our spot as well. Great view of the lake from here. We were in Campsite 092. Only drawback is that there must be a cow farm somewhere to the south as you will hear cows mooing all night at this campground.
- Willy W.Ranger
Ledges State Park Campground
Ledges
Ledges State Park
Ledges is an amazing place. It has so much to do. There are long trails to hike, creeks to play in.
You can bring your tent or RV and camp. The RV camps have water/sewer hookups. The primitive tent sites are usually pretty clean and can get pretty busy on the weekends.
There are lots of bridges that get flooded out and are fun to drive over. Most of the kids like to hang out near them and get splashed.
Its a fantastic place to enjoy the outdoors and especially in the fall. Also if you go to Ames stop at Great Plains pizza company.
Sara S.Legend
Walnut Woods State Park Campground
good place for a day trip
We just did a day trip here with families who have a bunch of kids. Great park for kids and they loved floating down the river. We did a fun short hike as well. We checked out the camping situation for our next visit to Des Moines and decided a park a bit further away was worth a more secluded camping experience. Sites were not secluded and not very exciting plus they seemed very set up for an RV experience not so much tent camping. The bathrooms look pretty nice though. Definitely a nice place to spend a few hours, but the campground leaves something to be desired for me.
Guide to Minburn
Tent camping near Minburn, Iowa offers a variety of scenic spots where nature lovers can unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. With well-maintained facilities and numerous activities, these campgrounds cater to both novice and experienced campers.
Tips for tent camping near Minburn
- For a peaceful experience, consider staying at Kuehn Conservation Area, which features quiet sites along the Raccoon River, perfect for relaxation and wildlife observation.
- If you're looking for a budget-friendly option, Ashton Wildwood Park offers spacious sites for just $7 a night, making it an ideal choice for families or groups.
- Be prepared for a rustic experience at Otter Creek Park, where you can enjoy secluded camping with basic amenities.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- Grant Park (Warren County Conservation Board) provides essential amenities like drinking water, picnic tables, and showers, ensuring a comfortable stay.
- At Colfax Quarry Springs Park, campers can enjoy well-kept sites with fire pits and trash disposal, making it easy to maintain a clean environment.
- Twin Anchors Campground features electric hookups and a market, catering to those who want a few more conveniences while enjoying nature.
Local activities for outdoor enthusiasts
- Fishing enthusiasts will love Colfax Quarry Springs Park, which offers great fishing opportunities right on the water.
- For hiking and wildlife watching, Kuehn Conservation Area has trails that wind through beautiful landscapes, perfect for a day of exploration.
- Ashton Wildwood Park features a small observatory and hiking trails, making it a great spot for stargazing and enjoying nature walks.
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