Top Tent Camping near Ogden, IA
Searching for a tent camping spot near Ogden? The Dyrt can help you find the best tent campsites for your next trip. From remote to easy-to-reach, these Ogden campsites are perfect for tent campers.
Best Tent Sites Near Ogden, IA (10)
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Ashton Wildwood Park
Mingo, Iowa4 Reviews8 Photos36 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
$7 / night
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Kuehn Conservation Area
Earlham, Iowa1 Review42 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Trash
$5 - $8 / night
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Twin Anchors Campground
Collins, Iowa2 Reviews- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Colfax Quarry Springs Park
Mingo, Iowa3 Reviews17 Photos65 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
$15 / night
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Whispering Oaks RV Park
Be the first to review!Story City, Iowa2 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Picnic Table
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Bessman-Kemp Park
Be the first to review!Hampton, Iowa- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
Recent Tent Reviews In Ogden
381 Reviews of 10 Ogden Campgrounds
Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Large, level, clean, quiet, cheap
Large level gravel pad driveways surrounded by beautiful prairie grass. Fantastically clean & well maintained facilities. Nice beach down the road and some Greenway trails. One of the NICEST public campgrounds I've stayed at. Reserve online at rec.gov. America the Beautiful National Parks Pass pays your day use fees at the beach.
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.
Acorn Valley
Nice playground , well maintained
Nice and well maintained ! We parked at a site by the playground and bathhouse , and could sit at our camper and watch our son play at a safe distance
Adair City Park
Awesome little campsites!
$15 full power / $6 tents / $5 dump only. They have 110 power as well as regular hookups. Playground, tennis / pickleball courts, little zip line, and covered picnic area.
Acorn Valley
Amazingly Quiet
We lived our time there. It was quiet and we loved listening to the wildlife at night. My only complaint is that they left people in to camp after 10. Which kept me awake for a bit.
Beaver Lake Campground
Simple for overnight
This campground is on the side of a lake. You hear beavers at night, see rabbits are on the sides of the lot. We came late around 8pm and the owner helped us fill the form and pick our spot. The only drawback are the restrooms which were ok but smelly.
Iowa State Fair Campgrounds
Nice campground!
We've stayed here a number of times now in the past 2 years (not during fair weeks.) Campgrounds are located on the east side of the actual fairgrounds. There are hundreds of sites here. Some are flat, some are no where near flat, but there are so many, you can find one that will work for you! Almost all of the sites are full grass sites. The main shower house is the only one we've ever used and have no complaints. They are clean and bright and well kept.
The sites are $32/night.
Dakins Lake County Park
Very Nice!
Stayed a weekend here and was very enjoyable! This looks to be a relatively new campground as the trees are still very young and, therefore, not much shade. It was windy that weekend so plenty of air circulation made it nice. High didn’t hit 90 until Sunday afternoon so didn’t even need air conditioning.
Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Four good days
Level sites , we were in site B40. Easy to back in plenty of room. Clean shower house and restrooms. Would we go back that's a definitely yes.
Des Moines West KOA Holiday
Nice modern KOA
Large modern KOA with sites to accommodate all sizes of rigs and also tent campers. Gravel sites require some leveling. Not much privacy between sites nor shade. Bathhouses were clean and private. Laundry available. Off leash dog area available. Convenient to John Wayne’s birthplace and covered bridges of Madison County. Bulk propane tanks were on site for winter campers. Camper cabins available. Small store with Hunt Brothers pizza to order. Gathering room on site and pedal car racetrack. Verizon cell signal was good. Garbage dumpster and dump station on site.
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Alden riverview campground
15$! Alden Riverview Campground
30/50/110 power. Drinking water and dump onsite but not on sites. Wifi! Hot showers, playground,boat launch,fire pits,grills,good camp host.town is right there 2 bars and restaurants. Gas station I think was 8 blocks up to the right. Been hard to find all this for 15 bucks a day!
Jester County Park
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went out here with family and had a amtime azing
Jester County Park
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Swede Point Park
Great little gem
Great little hideaway of a campground, very reasonably priced and clean , fresh drinking water with dump stations and hot water showers and modern toilet facilities,
Ashton Wildwood Park
I love this secluded little campground!
I live just 7 miles away, but I love to take my grand daughter here for overnight camping. Most of the sites are tucked into the woods and very spacious. It's only $7/night! There is some play equipment for children. There is only a pit toilet in the campground and it's nice enough for midnight runs. (Bring your flashlight!) Drive up the road to the observatory and there is a bathroom with flush toilets and a hot shower, also a water spigot on the back side. There is also a big group site for family get togethers. There is a nice little circle hike that's not too difficult and was great for rehab after my knee replacement. I'd highly recommend it, but I don't want it to get too crowded!
Swan Lake State Park Campground
Perfect
Tented camped in late October, the weekend before closing. I was only tent camper in the electric only sites. If there was a tent only location, I didn't see it. Those in campers that need water and electricity are regulated to gravel 'parking lot' sites.
Beautiful park with playgrounds, swim beach, fisbee golf, paved trail, many fishing bars, and more.
Electric only sites are small and spaced out well. Most have level drive perfect for sm camper or suv camping. Grass has slope, but I think you can find a good enough place for tent, I did. Bathroom clean enough, I didn't use showers. I enjoyed the privacy of lake-front site J.
Thomas Mitchell County Park
Nice campground although not too many spaces.
Came in late, even though there were several empty spaces turns out they were reserved. Very nice camp host told us we could have a non-electric site, none of them were reserved. Bathroom/showers were clean.
Colfax Quarry Springs Park
Very nicely kept
Awesome campground, clean and well maintained. Even the outhouses smelled good. Garbage bins, picnic tables and fire pits at all sites. Level enough for our rooftop tent with no difficulties. Would definitely stay here again.
Swede Point Park
Nice Quiet place to spend the weekend
Great place to stay. Just a few minutes drive to High Trestle Bridge and right off the river. People were accommodating and friendly. Right between Madrid and Woodward with small town conveniences…
Walnut Woods State Park Campground
Nice park, convenient to Des Moines
We stayed 2 nights, the park was nice and well maintained with walking trails. It is wooded so there is a lot of shade. The pad was a little small but fit our camper fine.
Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
Great Weekend getaway!
Just a great place to camp if you want quiet, relaxing, nature views! Camp host, Shelly was great and very helpful!! As with everything, the electric sites are $25.00 a night but we’ll worth it. Bathroom/Showers available and potable water at the front gate to load up before setting up camp site…. Also has small dump station at gate for on the way out…
Ashton Wildwood Park
Rustic. Huge sites. Nature.
Definitely follow the directions on Dyrt, google took us on a winding gravel road that led to the same place.
The sites are very spacious, could easily accommodate multiple tents.
We arrived just after 9p after a long long day of driving and found the park easy to navigate.
Please be courteous when finding a spot after dark. The park was mostly empty but even still some people were shining flashlights at our tent.
Hoping to do an early morning hike, the trails, observatory and orienteering course all look awesome.
The entire property was well maintained, previous campers enjoyed copious amounts of beer and threw the cans into the brush, but I can't fault the park for that.
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
Yellow Banks County Park
Great camp close to town
Very clean campground with friendly host. Showers were warm and sites were either paved or good gravel. Road in could easily allow motorcycle access
Adair City Park
Great overnight spot
Park was clean and close to highway. Husband said bathrooms were clean enough. Didn't use the showers. Arrived around 10pm on a Tuesday and there were 3 spots left. Not all spots could accommodate big rigs. About 8 sites total with electric and water hookups. $15/night for RVs and $6 for tents. Drop box and dump station by the bathrooms. Police rolled through shortly after we arrived. Safe area now but marker says this is the site of Jesse James first train robbery in July 1873. Would definitely come back if passing through.
Yellow Banks County Park
Huge sites!
Large spacious sites with a fire ring and picnic table. Cost per night is low. Firewood available and camp host was a wonderful older gentleman. Close proximity to the state fair without being to close. Great stay! Our site had an open field behind it definitely recommend.
Guide to Ogden
Camping near Ogden, IA, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
What to do:
- Hiking: Enjoy scenic trails at Ledges State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "The campground is well kept but busy in the summer months with it being a popular hiking destination for Des Moines locals."
- Fishing: Head to Bob Shelter Recreation Area & Campground for some fishing fun. A visitor shared, "Clean, level sites, close to fishing, it was fun watching the water come through the dam."
- Biking: The area around Jester County Park is great for biking. One review noted, "The campgrounds are great; the facilities are amazing they have airsoft ranges or tree ranges snowshoeing cross-country skiing."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and shower stalls at Lake Anita State Park Campground. A reviewer said, "Clean restrooms & shower stalls. Water. Playground. Friendly & helpful campground host."
- Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the roomy sites at Cherry Glen Campground. One camper mentioned, "This campground is big and clean. It’s pretty peaceful & quiet."
- Friendly Hosts: Campers often rave about the helpful staff at Des Moines West KOA Holiday. A visitor remarked, "Staff is one of the nicest and most helpful we've ever encountered."
What you should know:
- Limited Cell Service: If you rely on your phone, be aware that some campgrounds, like Ledges State Park Campground, have poor cell coverage. A camper noted, "Cell coverage is terrible out here, and there is no WIFI to help keep people connected."
- Busy Seasons: Expect crowds during peak summer months at popular spots like Lake Anita State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "The campground is well kept but busy in the summer months."
- Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds, including Prairie Flower Recreation Area, require reservations, especially during weekends. A visitor advised, "You must reserve these sites in advance."
Tips for camping with families:
- Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds, like Jester County Park. A reviewer said, "CG has a kids playground, hiking trails, Equestrian Center, golf course and nature center."
- Family-Friendly Activities: Choose campgrounds that offer various activities. One camper at Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground mentioned, "The lake is beautiful and the path around it is in great shape!"
- Safety Precautions: Be cautious about leaving food out at night. A camper at Yellow Banks County Park warned, "Other campers warned us not to leave anything out at night because teenagers come through sometimes looking for stuff to steal."
Tips from RVers:
- Level Sites: Look for campgrounds with level sites, like Walnut Woods State Park Campground. A reviewer noted, "Sites are paved and mostly level, although we did have to throw a couple of blocks under one side of our TT tires."
- Dump Stations: Ensure the campground has a dump station. A camper at Bob Shelter Recreation Area & Campground mentioned, "Dump station and water fill in the back."
- Electric Hookups: Check for electric hookups, especially if you have a larger rig. A visitor at Des Moines West KOA Holiday said, "Gravel sites require some leveling. Not much privacy between sites nor shade."
Camping near Ogden, IA, has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Ogden, IA is Ashton Wildwood Park with a 5-star rating from 4 reviews.
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