Top Horse Camping near Onawa, IA

Do you love the outdoors and horses? If you're looking for a rustic but comfortable experience, horse camping in Onawa is the way to go. Camping with your horse in Onawa just got easier. These scenic and easy-to-reach Onawa campsites are perfect for equestrian campers.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Onawa, IA (5)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park

    1. Lewis and Clark State Park

    20 Reviews
    48 Photos
    66 Saves

    The Lewis and Clark campground is a great place to spend a leisurely vacation in the outdoors. The campground features both electric and full hook-up sites (water and sewer) which lie along the lakeshore. Modern restrooms and showers are available, as is a trailer dump station.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $26 / night

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      2. Southwood Conservation Area

      1 Review
      10 Saves
      • Electric Hookups
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Showers
      • Drinking Water
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        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground

        4. Lake Cunningham Campground

        10 Reviews
        16 Photos
        51 Saves

        Whether you are visiting Omaha for the first time or looking for an affordable, family-friendly staycation, we’ve got what you’re looking for at Lake Cunningham. Discover the abundance of activities we have to offer, catered to those looking to explore the beauty of our park from land or water…or both! For those of you who plan to stay with us, we have 42 new campground stalls equipped with water, power and sanitary to each pad as well as a new well and shower house for campers to enjoy. We also have 41 upgraded campground stalls with access to a renovated shower house and electrical amplification. All campground stalls have new grills and firepits for you to enjoy.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • RVs

        $15 - $40 / night

        Camper-submitted photo from Danish Alps State Recreation Area Camping
        Camper-submitted photo from Danish Alps State Recreation Area Camping

        5. Danish Alps State Recreation Area Camping

        2 Reviews
        2 Photos
        22 Saves

        Danish Alps offers Electric Plus, Electric, Basic and Equestrian Electric Plus campsites. Danish Alps has 34 gravel pads with electrical hookups and two ADA cement pads with electrical hookups, as well as seven gravel pull-through pads with electrical hookups and one ADA cement pull-through pad with electrical hookups. Electrical campsites are both Electric Plus and Electric campsites. Additionally, Danish Alps offers an equestrian campground with 26 gravel pads that are Electric Plus and three ADA-accessible cement pads with electrical hookups. There are also 22 Basic camping sites. Campers have access to water, modern restrooms and showers. Camping reservations are available for half of the electrical campsites. All other camping is all first-come, first-served campers register their nightly camping fees in a raised, locked box called an Iron Ranger. Self-service envelopes are provided at each Iron Ranger station. Check or cash only. Iron Rangers are generally located near the park entrance or in the campground area. On-site camping informational signs are provided to help guide campers with the self-registration process. An equestrian campground offers 14 horse corrals, hitching posts and water. A scenic horse trail encircles most of the lake.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access

        $10 - $35 / night


      Recent Equestrian Reviews In Onawa

      34 Reviews of 5 Onawa Campgrounds


      • DThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
        May. 7, 2024

        Lake Cunningham Campground

        Nice for Glamping

        Nice site for a tent camper passing through, beginner adventurers, glampers, or a family staycation.  The entire park is well maintained, has a large lake stocked with fish, tent sites are close together, but tolerable.  Occupancy depends on the time of year.  I was there in September and it was not crowded at all.  Tent sites are primitive.  New roads leading into the park.

      • B
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Sep. 5, 2023

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        Not bad for after Labor Day Weekend.

        Campground was as I hoped. Empty except for 3 others. Oxbow lake is nice with a sandy shoreline. The campground is set in an Aspen glade. Very nice.

      • C
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
        Aug. 13, 2023

        Lake Cunningham Campground

        Clean and comfortable!

        Love the new East lots. Full access with concrete pad. Tons of room between spots. Mini store on the property to buy ice, firewood, and food from. Fishing, paddle board rentals, and a park are a few things to do. Awesome place!

      • Steve D.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
        May. 23, 2023

        Lake Cunningham Campground

        Outstanding Campground!

        This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds we have ever encountered! On a beautiful lake with many recreational possibilities - kayaking, sailing non power boating - some for rent. 10 miles of paved bike trails and ALL paved campsites level and clean! Many clean and nice bathrooms which showers and FULL hookups for almost any size RV or camper. HIGHLY recommended! Nice campsite hosts and nicely spread out campsites with fire rings and picnic tables. No wi fi but Verizon service was good.

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
        Sep. 8, 2022

        Lake Cunningham Campground

        New, nice.. good experience

        A relative's driveway would've been free, but here we got a level pull-thru spot and the encouragement and advice of a kind camp host as we got our tanks washed through and drained. Slips are nicely spaced apart from each other. The area we booked is very new, and FHU.

      • Tiffany Yenter H.
        Camper-submitted photo from Danish Alps State Recreation Area Camping
        Jul. 25, 2022

        Danish Alps State Recreation Area Camping

        Unexpectedly Pleasant

        We didn't actually Camp there and truthfully I'm not so sure I ever even saw the campgrounds. But the lake in the area is beautiful and there's quite a large space to the park with lots of trails and open field areas. I believe you have to pay a fee to the DNR for a day pass or purchase an annual Nebraska park pass/license in order to even go through the park. There's a few places outside of town that advertise horseback riding and I always thought that would be a sweet place to do so. We mainly went to fish!

      • Alana R.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
        Jun. 20, 2022

        Lake Cunningham Campground

        Nice new spot

        The sites have concrete pads with power, but no water or sewer. There is a fill station on the way in. You can pay $1 for a hot shower in the comfort station, which is very clean. The lake is right there, with a nice bike path that comes all the way around.

      • Matthew M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Southwood Conservation Area
        May. 12, 2022

        Southwood Conservation Area

        Childhood memories

        It’s been a few years since I’ve stayed here but I have a million memories of this place. Stalked by a mountain lion chased people out of the campground. Spent easily 100 nights here. Campground has recently been upgraded and heading back soon.

      • E
        Camper-submitted photo from Danish Alps State Recreation Area Camping
        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.

      • j
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Oct. 17, 2021

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        Just what was needed

        Only one site available when I stopped but that's all I needed! Full of family type campers in every type of camper. Busy but not noisy and quiet by 9. Located on a body of water. Just 3 miles from the highway. I paid $18. For an off season site. Clean restrooms and level spacious sites.

      • S
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Sep. 19, 2021

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        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!

      • Rebecca W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Sep. 5, 2021

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        Beautiful campsite

        Great campground for families. There is a huge playground with tons of activities for all ages, the boat is an awesome thing to see. I saw a ton of trails along the main road but we didn’t have time to check them out. This was such a fun campground to stay with our kiddos.

      • Neil T.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Aug. 31, 2021

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        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.

      • Bob M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Aug. 1, 2021

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        Nice Spot

        We only were here 1 night, a stopover. The place is clean & quiet, lots of families. 

        Only thing we had time for was swimming in the lake, which was refreshing. Maybe we return in the future.

      • Angela W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        May. 14, 2021

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        Nice campground!

        This is a pleasant campground. There are water lots available. Some spots can be reserved. Others are walk in only. Decent room between lots, though I would prefer a bit more room. Most sites are electric only. A slim amount are full hookup. Excellent playground for children. Popular place for boating in the summer months. Dirt trails to explore around the grounds.

      • N K.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Oct. 11, 2020

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        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!

      • M
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Oct. 4, 2020

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        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.

      • Tony B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cunningham Campground
        Sep. 16, 2020

        Lake Cunningham Campground

        Higher rating but closed for now

        This lake is one of the very few in Omaha that offers camping. And definitely of all types rv, and tent. But let me give you a disclaimer of why this is a 3 star. First the park is closed due to them draining it because of zebra mussels. Also I still feel weird about camping in a city, but that's my hang up. This place has always been well maintained, and offered a lot of amenities. They also offered rental boats for the lake, a really nice walking trail, and fishing. But for now we will have to wait to see what the improvements are going to be and how the lake turns out. More information to come later.

      • Tony B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Sep. 9, 2020

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        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.

      • Kathy F.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park
        Nov. 8, 2019

        Lewis and Clark State Park

        Great Find

        Oh my the rate was 19.00 for full 50 amp hookup Beautiful state park in the water nice level sites paved Fire rings and tables Would definitely recommend this place it is a must stop!



      Guide to Onawa

      Camping near Onawa, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

      What to do:

      • Hiking Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Hitchcock County Nature Center. One camper mentioned, "Camping here also gives you access to the playground and nature trails into some beautiful countryside."
      • Fishing: Enjoy fishing at Lewis and Clark State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "Great sites right on the water. Easy back in for my rig. Hot showers were a plus :)"
      • Playgrounds: Families can have fun at the playgrounds available in several campgrounds. One reviewer noted, "A short drive from Omaha, two rivers offers generally clean TV and tent camping sites across multiple campgrounds."

      What campers like:

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A review for Hitchcock County Nature Center stated, "Even the pit toilets were spotless and didn’t smell."
      • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds, like Arrowhead Park Campground, offer plenty of space between sites. One camper mentioned, "There were plenty of pit toilets around and they were very clean."
      • Friendly Hosts: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground hosts. A visitor at Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area said, "The host was so kind and helpful to us new timers."

      What you should know:

      • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in the summer. One camper at Hitchcock County Nature Center warned, "The only downside is bring several bottles of bug spray; the mosquitoes are terrible!"
      • Cash Only: Some campgrounds, like Arrowhead Park Campground, require cash for payment. A reviewer reminded, "Friendly reminder to bring CASH. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE."
      • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have extensive amenities. A visitor at Two Rivers State Recreation Area noted, "For the tent sites, I wish there were more amenities."

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Bring Bug Spray: As mentioned earlier, mosquitoes can be a nuisance. Make sure to pack plenty of bug spray to keep the little ones comfortable.
      • Check for Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and trails. One family enjoyed their stay at Lewis and Clark State Park Campground, saying, "Beautiful park, beautiful scenery and amazing playground!"
      • Plan for Clean Restrooms: Families appreciate clean facilities. A camper at Hitchcock County Nature Center mentioned, "Super clean bathrooms and hot showers."

      Tips from RVers:

      Camping near Onawa, Iowa, has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. Just remember to pack your essentials and enjoy the great outdoors!

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Onawa, IA?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Onawa, IA is Lewis and Clark State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 20 reviews.

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