Top Tent Camping near Mount Ayr, IA
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Best Tent Sites Near Mount Ayr, IA (6)
3. Mozingo Lake County Tent Campground
1 Review•9 Photos•1 SaveMozingo Lake Recreation Park features 37 primitive tent campsites available for use. Located in a beautiful wooded area featuring scenic lake views, camping under the stars has never been this enjoyable. Tent camping passes can be purchased at the information booth near the park’s entrance.
The Primitive Tent Camping Area consists of 37 sites, all equipped with a fire ring and a picnic table.
These sites cannot be reserved and are available on a first come, first served basis. Please look out for the ‘PAID – TENT’ signs on each site to assure the site has not already been paid for by another customer.
There is a showerhouse (with toilets and showers) at the campground, near the entrance. If you need water, there is a water source near the showerhouse.
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- Fires
- Phone Service
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
$15 / night
4. Woodburn - Stephens Forest
1 Review•6 Photos•7 Saves- Fires
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- Picnic Table
6. Lucas Primitive - Stephens Forest
Be the first to review!•5 Saves- Pets
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Recent Tent Reviews In Mount Ayr
123 Reviews of 6 Mount Ayr Campgrounds
Bobby B.
ScoutGrand Trace State Forest
Quiet Missouri Conservation Area
In Amish country. About eight fire rings. Probably could park anywhere and camp regardless of rings. 2 OCT 24 and been here five days and saw only two other campers. One night and two night stays for them. Safe place although I am a manly man so I do not worry. Safe for females I mean. About 30 minutes to Bethany proper where civilization is. 3 bar Verizon reception.
Deb M.
Ranger
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.
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Greg B.
Guide
Lake Paho
Sparsly Used Dark sky Campsite
Very nice view of the lake, lots of campsites around the lake. Not many lights around and no big cities and a low horizon so it’s a good place to visit for a visual observation night with a telescope or binos. Only one other camper at my campsite when I visited, so it’s a good weekend retreat from the city life. This is a primitive campsite; there are two waterless bathrooms and 8 or so gravel spots at site B on the Eastern side of the lake.
Laura W.
Traveler
Green Valley State Park
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.
- Tina T.Scout
Nine Eagles State Park
Campsites
Facilities are available and very convenient and comfortable. Nice lake to swim and fish. Absolutely beautiful park and really nice trails. Thanks, Tina
Danni A.Traveler
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.
- Sayler O.Guide
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!
- DDaniel C.Guide
Lakeside Co Park
Nice lake, but run down campsites.
First, there is no dump station! All sites have water and electricity with 20, 30, and 60 amp plugs. The sites are 20 dollars. The campsites located near the entrance are pull-through but need maintenance. The campsites along the lake will support short to medium length RVs or trailers, and all are back in. As of this posting, all are not level and in poor condition. The city of Huneston, Iowa is a few minutes away and has several gas stations and a grocery store.
T J.Traveler
Lucas Pond - Stephens Forest
Great camp site with great fishing
Stayed two nights with my son and we absolutely loved it.
- KKory K.Scout
Ross County Park
Remote not used much - perfect!
Nice out of the way location.
no services of any kind, there is a shelter house, and trash barrel.
nice place to get away from people - DDaniel C.Guide
East Lake Co Park
Newer so campground still being established
The campground was clean and quiet with water and electricity at each site. The dump station was set aside from the camp sites. The trees at the campground were recently planted so no shade. The best part is that there is plenty of room between camp sites so your not camping on top of your neighbors. Playground and bathrooms on site.
- KKara P.Scout
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!
Tammie C.Guide
Pammel County Park
I'll be back
This is a beautiful park with lots to do and miles of woods to explore. AT&T cell service was excellent throughout. And camping fees are extremely reasonable. I didn't stay the night but will be back.
- Tammie C.Guide
Mormon Trail County Park
Beautiful and secluded
I stopped by for some research. I was only able to get cell service where camping sites 14-17 are located. These site are not shaded. The do appear to be adding additional sites in shadier areas. It's a beautiful spot with minimal people.
- RRyan P.Traveler
Viking Lake State Park
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.
- Russell T.Traveler
Winterset City Park
Nice Campground
Full hookups and easy to park, small spots but not too small. Shower and bath houses are clean.
- RRobert L.Traveler
Lake Binder Co Park
Nice city park; reasonable price
This is a 76 acre lake 1 mile northeast of Corning, Iowa. Electric sites are $20 a night or $800 for the season. There's a dump station and several water spigot. A bathroom with cold running water. There are also several portapotties around the lake. A fire ring and a picnic table at every site. We have seen people catching bass. Boats allowed with Electric motors only.
Dylan H.Scout
Quail Ridge RV Park
Clean, Conveniently Located, Level Park
Park has underwent a full makeover. Electrical, plumbing, surfaces all have been updated. Level, full-hookup, pull-through sites. First come first serve basis, always sites available unless if a holiday or abnormally buys traffic.
- Jayson H.Scout
Ross County Park
Ross Park
Its not so much for camping. Its more of a day trip kinda place. Multiple ponds. People also go out there and shoot off guns on the upper pond. Personally..... I fucking love this place. One of my favorites to go fishing and drink a few....
Ashley F.
Legend
Prairie Ridge Camping
Family Owned Campground
Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to have this property on our platform. Featuring 12 RV sites and a camper rental, these's plenty of options to choose from. Book your stay and come back here to leave a review.
- 11life1tryGuide
Viking Lake State Park
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.
- Marla A.Scout
Eagle Ridge RV Park
Great Stay
Two hour notice! Super nice hosts and very helpful getting us settled in our spot. Very nice and neat Campground! We will definitely be back!
Sean & Holly H.GuideEagle Ridge RV Park
Perfect get away off the 35
Small campground with available spot with 2 days notice. Peaceful sites. Grounds very well kept. Full hookups and friendly staff. One of the best experiences on a site close to the 35, but far enough away you wouldn't know it. Good wifi. If you're looking for a beautiful park, this is it!
- rrick K.Scout
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.
Jacob W.RangerLucas Pond - Stephens Forest
Vibrant Iowa forest in summer
I tent camped at “Mine Pond Campground” in Stephen’s State Forest in July 2022. I arrived about 8:15pm and had about 45 minutes of daylight to pitch camp. The campground feels deep in a vibrant Iowa forest surrounded by lush greenery. That said, mosquitoes swarmed me instantly. And “Mine Pond” is a small muddy pond without the most remote possibility of swimming. The pond kind of seems too small to fish but maybe. A storm blew in around dark and it rained much of the night. The frogs sang loudly deep into the night (see my video for the audio), which I enjoyed. A pair of barred owls hooted and laughed in the dark trees. I departed early while it was still dark. I don’t think I’ll return to this place.
Sherry R.Traveler
Lakeside Casino RV Park
Clean And Quiet
I stayed 3 nights traveling to my next work assignment. The park was clean with level sites. The front desk person was friendly and helped me with my reservation. It was a close walk to Pilot for supplies.
Taylor A.GuideViking Lake State Park
Awesome family campground
Has a water park you can rent golf carts and cabins lots todo very family friendly
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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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Mount Ayr, IA is Ross County Park with a 5-star rating from 2 reviews.
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