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None of the campgrounds near Moorhead, Iowa have dedicated horse corrals or equestrian facilities based on the provided data. The campground listings indicate "NO horse-corral" in their features section for all six properties. Lewis and Clark State Park Campground, Onawa-Blue Lake KOA, Southwood Conservation Area, Woodbury County Park Southwood Conservation Area, Lake Cunningham Campground, and Danish Alps State Recreation Area do not offer specialized horse camping amenities.
Campers seeking horseback riding opportunities may find nearby trail systems or public lands that permit day-use riding, though no established equestrian trails are mentioned in the available information. Trail riders would need to verify with local park offices regarding any policies for bringing horses to these locations as day visitors. The reviewed campgrounds primarily cater to tent, RV, and cabin campers without specific provisions for equestrian needs such as paddocks, stalls, wash racks, or designated trailer parking areas for horse transport.
"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."
"Nice campground clean bathrooms the trails are really good quiet and peaceful"
"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"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.
RangerWe chose this park after some family raved about their visits. We were excited, but let down. The lake was ok, we were unable to purchase a temporary state fishing license onsite. The hiking trails could be so much more than the mowed paths through tall grass. The water at the water for filling smells horrendous. The dump station is a tight squeeze for anything other than a small bumper pull camper. Our kids had fun at the park, but we were just not impressed with the location.
Campgrounds near Moorhead, Iowa sit along western Iowa's Loess Hills, where prairie bluffs rise 200 feet above the Missouri River floodplain. This unique landform creates varied terrain for camping, with summer temperatures averaging 85°F. While dedicated equestrian camping facilities aren't available directly in Moorhead, several nearby campgrounds accommodate visitors seeking outdoor recreation.
Fishing opportunities: At Lewis and Clark State Park Campground, anglers can access Blue Lake for varied catches. "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.
Historical exploration: The Lewis and Clark visitor center features exhibits documenting the explorers' journey through the region. Timothy S. shares, "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."
Hiking trails: Danish Alps State Recreation Area offers multiple trail systems through the bluffs overlooking the reservoir. Ellyce T. mentions, "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."
Lake activities: Blue Lake at Southwood Conservation Area provides water recreation options despite the lack of horse-specific facilities. Matthew M. recalls, "It's been a few years since I've stayed here but I have a million memories of this place. Campground has recently been upgraded and heading back soon."
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept restrooms and shower facilities. At Woodbury County Park Southwood Conservation Area, Josh G. appreciates the "Nice campground clean bathrooms the trails are really good quiet and peaceful."
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature playground equipment for families with children. N K. from Lewis and Clark State Park notes, "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."
Seasonal flooding: Low-lying areas can become waterlogged after rainfall. Travis C. reports from Onawa-Blue Lake KOA, "We came in about 5pm, the place was almost completely flooded. And with not that much rain either."
Site spacing varies: Campground density differs significantly between locations. Bob H. notes of Lewis and Clark State Park, "Nice facilities well maintained. I guess most people are looking for this kind of camping, but it's a bunch of campers all piled on top of each other with no real views."
Water quality concerns: Check local water advisories before arrival. Travis C. warns, "Town was under a boil advisory, and a pretty bad one at that. We never found that out from our hosts."
Playground proximity: Choose sites near play areas for easier supervision. Morgan K. suggests at Lewis and Clark State Park, "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!"
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