Top Cabins near Mount Ayr, IA
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Best Cabin Sites Near Mount Ayr, IA (15)
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Lake of Three Fires State Park Campground
Bedford, Iowa10 Reviews58 Photos36 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Green Valley State Park Campground
Creston, Iowa8 Reviews41 Photos46 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Nine Eagles State Park Campground
Davis City, Iowa6 Reviews14 Photos24 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$12 / night
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Lake Icaria Co Park
Corning, Iowa9 Reviews38 Photos24 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Wilson Lake County Park
Corning, Iowa2 Reviews1 Photo1 Save- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
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Winterset City Park
Winterset, Iowa12 Reviews28 Photos45 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$15 - $22 / night
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South - Three Mile Co Rec Area
Creston, Iowa2 Reviews16 Photos9 Saves- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
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Little River Recreation Area
Leon, Iowa2 Reviews15 Photos16 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Mozingo Lake County RV Park
Maryville, Missouri7 Reviews6 Photos22 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Viking Lake State Park Campground
Stanton, Iowa10 Reviews45 Photos60 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Recent Cabin Reviews In Mount Ayr
72 Reviews of 15 Mount Ayr Campgrounds
Winterset City Park
Great city park on a cute town
Nice city park campground close to lots of covered bridges and other things to see. The sites are pretty well spaced with lots of grass and some trees in between. It was a good value for full hookup sites. The bathroom was decent, and phone service was adequate. We just spent one night here on our way home from Colorado, but will be returning in the fall to explore more and see some colors.
Green Valley State Park Campground
Timing is everything!
Pretty grounds with woodland coverage on all sides in addition to the lake. We visited in August and realized it was prime family vacation time before school starts up again, so a little crowded and noisy. Spots are pretty close together too. But the grounds are quite lovely and the facilities were super clean. We plan to go back when Autumn arrives, mid week. Bonus easy shore fishing access.
Nine Eagles State Park Campground
Campsites
Facilities are available and very convenient and comfortable. Nice lake to swim and fish. Absolutely beautiful park and really nice trails. Thanks, Tina
Lake Icaria Co Park
Beautiful Views
This campground has beautiful views of the lake. The sites are very close together. Everything was very clean when we were there.
Mozingo Lake County Tent Campground
Early fall camp
Came out to camp one night with my 5 year old. We stated on a friday night in October and the campground was not too busy at all.. maybe only 5 other groups there. Showers and bathroom were all fine, campsite was clean and well maintained. Loved that the tent camping sites were actually surrounded by trees, I see way to many tent campsites that are basically just in the middle of a grass field. There are walking paths and a couple of playgrounds around the lake close enough to walk to but far enough away they wont ever be a bother. Also if you like disc golf than this is the place to go, there is a brand new 18 hole course right next to the camp!
Winterset City Park
Beautiful setting and quiet
Wonderful setting and quiet place to stay. Beautiful views with quick access to Bridges of Madison County. Great hook ups and utilities!
Viking Lake State Park Campground
Very nice park
Mostly level sites with options for tenting or rv. Sites are primitive, electric only or full hookup. Several back to to the lake. The lake is great for fishing, kayaking or swimming.
Winterset City Park
Nice Campground
Full hookups and easy to park, small spots but not too small. Shower and bath houses are clean.
Viking Lake State Park Campground
Starlink is hit and miss, lot of trees.
Very nice and cheap. 8 for camping, 12 with electric and 18 full hookups. That’s a great price for the view. I will definitely be back when it’s greener. Verizon is 2 bars of 4g. And Starlink is only possible in select places, as there is a lot of trees. It’s January, so I chose my spot for the internet.
Little River Recreation Area
Off the beaten path and very quiet
General: This small county park (16 electric, 14 tent sites plus three cabins) is not reservable which might be an issue on summer weekends but on a Sunday in April, was no problem. Including us, only three sites were occupied. The rates are very reasonable -$15 for electric, and $12 for tent sites.
Site Quality/Facilities: Each site has a generous-sized picnic table and fire ring. Some sites are better than others, however. Sites 2 and 3 (both electric) are sloped down and the driveway is a bit overgrown. No physical separation between sites which when we were there was not an issue but might be when more crowded. Some of the sites have a direct water view but again, some are more sloped than others.
Bathhouse: A short hike uphill from all sites but it was very clean when we were there. The showers also looked clean, but I did not use them so cannot comment on how well they worked.
Activities/Amenities: Fishing! We saw a few boats on the water when we were there and there were two docks, one of them handicapped accessible. Swimming is not allowed but there is a nice day-use area not far down the road with a nice beach and picnic area. There are also horseshoe pits and a small but very nice playground. No hiking trails that I could discern. There was also a small little free library.
When we were there, we appreciated the quiet, out-of-the-way setting. It is close to the town of Leon but we circumvented it on the way in and out so I don’t know what services might be available.
Mozingo Lake County RV Park
Nice and Quiet
Lake Mozingo is near the College Town of Maryville, Missouri. My experience is limited, but I’d say it’s pretty nice here. And inexpensive. Concrete Pads with Power and Water at the Site but no Sewer dump, that’s Centralized in the Camp. There’s Lake access if you want. I like it here.
Winterset City Park
Nice City Campground
Full hookups. Nice Park next door. Covered Bridges nearby.
Viking Lake State Park Campground
Nice stay
The tent sites are small and depending on your location you may have to haul your stuff to your site. The hiking was nice only 5 miles though.
Mozingo Lake County RV Park
Great Campground
Nice sites close to the lake with electricity water and wifi.
Viking Lake State Park Campground
Awesome family campground
Has a water park you can rent golf carts and cabins lots todo very family friendly
Lake Icaria Co Park
Easily my favorite spot
This is a very clean, lovely camp ground. The spots are spacious, and there are tons of options. In the fall we went and had no neighbors. It’s busy in summer, but well kept. They had people cleaning the bathrooms constantly (my mom kept pointing out, in awe, that it was “practically hourly”) which was great for tent camping with a large group! It’s quiet, beautiful lake, great boating, great swim spot, fun park for kids. Beautiful trees and hiking especially in the fall.
Winterset City Park
Pretty fall colors and full service
Nice campsites. Full service.
Winterset City Park
Lovely Campground
I just loved this campground. It has shade trees, grass, free showers and lots of room. It is part of a city park on the outskirts of Winterset. There is a dog park and one of the Bridges of Madison County is located within walking distance of the campground. This was well worth the 20 mile drive off I80. If I had known how m=nice this area was, I would have planned better and stayed here for more than one night.
Wilson Lake County Park
Small quiet clean campground off gravel road in middle of farmland
No way to make day before reservations so we gambled and drove in. Van and bikes covered in fine white dust from road. Small lake but sites on hillside with no view. Clean bathrooms but noticed paid time showers were taped " out of order" morning of our departure so no showers for us. Very quiet and nice short hiking trail around lake. The 2 cabins face small pond and looked very nice.
Little River Recreation Area
Rv/tent sites on a big lake... Fish, fish, fish
Nice little campground 4.5 miles of the freeway...9 minutes away from a small town with stores that stay open till 9. A bait shop onsite, closes early. Most rv sites with power, walk in tent sites w/o. Rates are great $12/15. Showers and flush toilets onsite as well as cabin rentals, canoe rental and fire wood available. Downside is a lot of flying bugs...not really biting just annoying. The lake has a lot of fish in it I hear... Family friendly.
Winterset City Park
Nice Campground
This is a city campground on the outskirts of town that does not feel that way. It sits right next to a park. White rock roads and pads. It has some full hook up sites as well as water and electric sites. Overall a nice place to say.
Lake of Three Fires State Park Campground
Gem But Could Be Better
As tent campers we found a lot to love at Lake of Three Fires, but also found ourselves wanting more. It’s got a gorgeous lake, and some camping sites are out of this world, but it can be inconsistent and there’s not a lot to do.
Pros: -While the electric hookup sites were full, primitive campers had their pick of the campground even during the middle of the summer. Plenty of open non-electric sites to choose from.
-Site 55 is an absolute GEM. Spacious and right on the water! We didn’t have any neighbors so it was like we had the whole place to ourselves. -Good fishing at the lake, and plenty of quiet spots to fish from -The lake is quiet and relatively calm -Excellent (and clean!) modern bathrooms, by far the best we’ve encounteredCons: -There’s not a lot to do other than fishing and hanging out by the campsite -The trails are quite poorly marked and seem to only have entry and exit points at each end of the point, so unless you want to commit to the full 8 miles, you’ll have to turn back at some point -The sites can be inconsistently sized. We found some tent sites that were less than half the size of our site, and they were packed like sardines. -A lot of the sites are sloped, so even ground can be hard to find. -The park is pretty rural, so if you need to make an emergency grocery or supplies run you might be out of luck. -No firewood on site, so you’ll have to come prepared or hope you can find some in town.
Winterset City Park
A good place to relax and recharge
We enjoyed a long weekend here reconnecting with friends. The campground is well maintained and has a camp host on site. The Shower/restrooms were clean and stocked. Firewood is available for 8$ a bundle. Sites are gravel base and fairly level. The city park has a edge maze that is unique. The John Wayne museum and downtown are a 20 minute walk away. This is our second visit there and I would go back again.
Lake of Three Fires State Park Campground
Had the lake to ourselves!
Although there were RVers and a nice group of Boy Scoutspaet of the time, there was no one else in our tent camping side. We had chilly weather, but marvelous views of the water with a rare flock of pelicans! Some of the trails were muddy, but there plenty of others to choose from. Red buds and flowers were starting to bring the forest to life.
All fire pits have an incredible grate system for cooking. There's an over abundance of limbs and twigs for firewood, although a saw would come in handy. Clean, quiet, and as beautiful as ever- that's our lake!
Green Valley State Park Campground
Great place
Very nice place, close to the lake. Beach at walking distance through the trail. Fishing area, two kid playgrounds and at around 15 minutes to any grocery stores and gas stations.
Winterset City Park
Loved this cute park!
We will definitely return, we loved this park. The bridges of Madisin County, Clarke Tower, cute local ice cream shop, John Wayne Museum! So much fun in a cute Iowa community!
Lake Icaria Co Park
One of the best sw Iowa Lakes
I will first off stay I have not been to a lot of Iowa parks. But I will say the ones I have been to, that this is the nicest or one of them. They have concessions, boat rentals, boating of all types, fishing, and trails. There are very nice picnic areas, and the bathrooms or restroom facilities are clean. This place is fantastic and offers a lot to anyone. So give it a try.
Guide to Mount Ayr
Camping near Mount Ayr, Iowa, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From beautiful lakes to well-maintained campgrounds, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
What to do:
- Fishing: Many campgrounds, like Viking Lake State Park Campground, have great fishing spots. One visitor mentioned, "The lake is great for fishing, kayaking or swimming."
- Hiking: Trails are available at places like Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground. A reviewer noted, "The lake is beautiful and the path around it is in great shape!"
- Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing dip at Lake Icaria Co Park, where one camper said, "The beach area is awesome, rent boats if you want!"
What campers like:
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-kept restrooms and showers. A visitor at Des Moines West KOA Holiday stated, "Bathhouses were clean and private."
- Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy spots. One camper at Lake Anita State Park Campground mentioned, "Plenty of space in tent area - shade and soft grass."
- Friendly staff: Campers often rave about helpful personnel. A reviewer at Winterset City Park said, "Staff is one of the nicest and most helpful we've ever encountered."
What you should know:
- Reservations: Some campgrounds, like Pammel County Park, require reservations. A camper noted, "If you don't reserve a site at the beginning of the year, you are out of luck."
- Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have markets or stores nearby. A visitor at Lake of Three Fires State Park Campground mentioned, "The park is pretty rural, so if you need to make an emergency grocery or supplies run you might be out of luck."
- Noise levels: Some campers have experienced noise from other visitors. One reviewer at Lake Anita State Park Campground said, "A bit noisy when I stayed (people playing loud music into the evening)."
Tips for camping with families:
- Activities for kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. A camper at Adair City Park mentioned, "Playground, tennis/pickleball courts, little zip line, and covered picnic area."
- Safety: Choose campgrounds with good lighting and security. A visitor at Des Moines West KOA Holiday noted, "Police rolled through shortly after we arrived. Safe area now."
- Plan for downtime: Bring games or books for quiet time. A camper at Pammel County Park shared, "This is a beautiful park with lots to do and miles of woods to explore."
Tips from RVers:
- Leveling your rig: Some sites may require leveling. A reviewer at Des Moines West KOA Holiday said, "Gravel sites require some leveling."
- Check for hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups. A camper at Viking Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Mostly level sites with options for tenting or RV."
- Explore nearby attractions: Many campgrounds are close to local attractions. A visitor at Winterset City Park noted, "Nice city park campground close to lots of covered bridges and other things to see."
Camping near Mount Ayr, Iowa, provides a mix of nature, fun activities, and family-friendly environments. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, there's a spot waiting for you!
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