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Best Equestrian Camping near Onawa, IA

43 Reviews

Horse camping options near Onawa, Iowa are limited, with no dedicated equestrian facilities at the main campgrounds in the area. The six primary camping locations including Lewis and Clark State Park Campground and Onawa-Blue Lake KOA lack horse corrals or specific equestrian amenities according to their facility listings. Both campgrounds accommodate tent, RV, and cabin camping, but neither has designated horse-friendly areas or corral facilities. The campgrounds generally permit pets, which is standard policy, but do not have specialized infrastructure for larger equines.

Travelers with horses seeking camping options would need to look beyond the immediate Onawa area for equestrian facilities. Lewis and Clark State Park offers trails and outdoor recreation opportunities for day use, but the campground itself doesn't feature horse-specific amenities such as corrals, wash stations, or dedicated trailer parking for equestrian visitors. Sites at most local campgrounds are designed for standard camping equipment rather than accommodating horses. Seasonal variations affect availability, with Lewis and Clark State Park Campground open year-round while Onawa-Blue Lake KOA operates from April 15 to October 15. The closest campgrounds with equestrian accommodations may require traveling to neighboring counties.

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Onawa, IA

43 Reviews of 6 Onawa Campgrounds

  • N K.
    Oct. 11, 2020

    Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    Clean & kid friendly

    Well 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!

  • E
    Oct. 28, 2021

    Danish Alps State Recreation Area Camping

    All By Myself

    I 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.

  • M
    Oct. 4, 2020

    Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    Clean, very nice campground, kid friendly

    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. Very nice for Iowa state parks.

  • S
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    Short weekend getaway

    Nice 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!

  • Morgan W.
    Jul. 15, 2018

    Lake Cunningham Campground

    Quaint property

    This 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.

  • Tony B.
    Sep. 9, 2020

    Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    Nice, and clean lake

    This 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.

  • Neil T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    Nice evening swim after a hot day

    Vibe: 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.

  • Pat V.
    Aug. 25, 2017

    Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    Hope for more

    We 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.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Onawa-Blue Lake KOA

    Convenient and quiet

    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.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Onawa, IA is Lewis and Clark State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 22 reviews.

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