Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Onawa, IA
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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Onawa, IA (58)
1. Lewis and Clark State Park Campground
Onawa, Iowa20 Reviews•48 Photos•66 SavesThe 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
2. Preparation Canyon State Park Campground
Moorhead, Iowa6 Reviews•44 Photos•64 SavesPreparation Canyon State Park, in the heart of the Loess Hills in western Iowa, encompasses 344 acres, including what used to be the town of Preparation. Today, Preparation Canyon is a quiet enclave offering backcountry hiking, picnicking and beautiful views of the unique Loess Hills.
Camp in one of ten hike-in camping sites, which are some of the only hike-in sites in the Iowa state park system. The trailhead to the hike-in sites is located in the southeast corner of the park. The sites each have a table and fire ring, but no bathroom facilities. Registration is on a first-come first-served basis with self-registration in the east parking lot.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- Alcohol
$9 / night
3. Hitchcock County Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa29 Reviews•109 Photos•228 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$10 - $50 / night
4. Snyder Bend County Park
Salix, Iowa6 Reviews•3 Photos•17 SavesThis 35-acre area is located 3 miles west of Salix, Iowa. Snyder Bend Lake is an oxbow of the Missouri River, formed in the early 1960’s when the river was channelized.
The lake has been stocked with walleye fingerlings in the past, a cooperative project with the River City Anglers of Siouxland. Other popular game fish include largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, catfish and perch.
A wildlife refuge has been established at Snyder Bend and no disturbance or human traffic is allowed on the refuge for several months in the fall. Please observe refuge dates as posted.
This 34-acre area is located one mile south of Bigelow Park near Salix. Snyder Bend Lake is an oxbow of the Missouri River, formed in the early 1960s when the river was channelized.
Park facilities are open and pressurized water systems are available May 1 through October 31.
4 two-bedroom family cabins (fee charged) 28 electrical campsites (fee charged) 12 tent or non-electrical campsites (fee charged)- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
$17 - $25 / night
5. Scenic Park
Sioux City, Iowa16 Reviews•29 Photos•58 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$18 - $30 / night
6. On-Ur-Wa RV Park
Onawa, Iowa2 Reviews•1 Photo•12 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
7. Huff - Warner Access Area
Onawa, Iowa2 Reviews•16 Photos•8 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
8. Onawa-Blue Lake KOA
Onawa, Iowa5 Reviews•3 Photos•6 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
9. Summit Lake State Rec Area
Tekamah, Nebraska4 Reviews•10 Photos•16 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
10. Peters Park
Smithland, Iowa3 Reviews•14 Photos•6 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Onawa
217 Reviews of 58 Onawa Campgrounds
- CChris H.
Traveler
Bob Hardy RV Park
Campsite
Cute little campground, electrical only. Picnic table and grill at each site. No fires. Shower house available until it's gets down to freezing weather. Dump station and water fill.
- R
Roberto G.Traveler
Jones Pond
Hidden Gem
Very quiet and peaceful place I have been there few times and I never see anyone else around. There is no bathroom or drinking water so make sure you are ready for that. October is a very colorful time of the year very peaceful the pond for what I heard isn’t a good place for fishing but just a mile away there is a hunting park highly recommend it
stephen W.
Guide
Hitchcock County Nature Center
Stay for the trails
I pulled in late at night easy to navigate stayed the next day and did some trails apparently the land formations are 1 of only 2 in the world how about that Iowa.
Pat V.
Ranger
Scenic Park
Great spot close to everything
We found the Scenic Park RV Campground when we were looking for a spot to stay close to Sioux City, IA for a sports event for our sons. We were extremely happy with this city run campground.
The pads are in great shape. They offer full hookups. We did not have a full hookup site, but still had water, electric, and free cable tv. The view from our camper of the Missouri River and the Sioux City skyline was pretty great.
The staff is friendly and welcoming. The location is quiet and everyone staying there seemed very nice as well. Will definitely be back when we’re up that way again next year.
Edger G.
Scout
Nelson Park Crawford County Park
Descent place for camping
It’s a good place for camping not perfect. Has a descent size lake good for kayaking and fishing.
- BB S.Traveler
Hitchcock County Nature Center
Meh, for tent camping
Stopped overnight in late August. Did not want to drag our gear up/down a hill to the tent campsites in the lower loop. Paid more to stay in the upper RV loop where we listened to a neighbor's generator all night. Pretty buggy. Showers/toilets okay. Note there are at least 2 railroads running nearby in the wee hours of the morning. Also, this is on the flight path for jets leaving (I assume) the Omaha airport. Not a restful night--won't be back.
Steve R.Traveler
Decatur Bend Access
Quiet and safe. Been twice now
We live(my dog and I) on a motorcycle - think Van Life on two wheels. A quiet place to put up a tent is so welcome. There are no amenities. It's strictly dry and pack out but a great place for a few tents or a couple vans. Highly motorcycle travel recommended
Julia V.Guide
Stone State Park Campground
Great for a night
Had a grassy & shady tent site. There were vault/pit toilets close and regular restrooms with showers a little walk away (showers needed to be cleaned). Water spigot was close by too. Wish we had more time to explore the park itself because there was lots of hiking/waking trails. Overall no complaints
Kyla B.Traveler
Dead Timber State Rec Area
Quiet retreat
There are areas dedicated for daily use, primitive camping and electric sites. Great Lake for kayaking or a small jon boat. Has restrooms available, no showers. No dumpsite. Fire pit and picnic table available at sites.
Appears to be a quiet retreat with minimal campers.
Melissa C.Guide
Lewis and Clark State Park Campground
Beautiful Park - Amazing Campground
Beautiful park, beautiful scenery and amazing playground!
- SSabrina E.Guide
Hitchcock County Nature Center
Amazing!!
We camp all the time at different locations, and I 100% recommend this campground! The hosts are so polite and helpful and they keep the place immaculate. Even the pit toilets were spotless and didn’t smell. The hosts went around several times a day collecting trash and even mopping the pit bathrooms. Camping here also gives you access to the playground and nature trails into some beautiful countryside. The only downside is bring several bottles of bugspray, the mosquitos are terrible!
Madison H.Scout
Arrowhead Park Pottawattamie County Park
10 out of 10
This was the perfect place for us — just passing through on our way out to Wyoming. This camp ground is awesome all around — especially for tent campers. Absolutely beautiful views of the lake and so many open camp sites even on the 4th of July. I wish we could have spent more time here.
Rich J.Ranger
Cottonwood Cove Park Campground
Nice
Nice little city campground just a few miles off the interstate and right next to the Missouri River. Quiet large sites at a reasonable price. Picnic tables and fire rings. Water and electric only....there is a sewer dump near the bathrooms but not at the sites.
Elizabeth D.TravelerScenic Park
Close to river.
Great place very dog friendly. Spots are spacious and on pavement. Close to the river for your fishing needs.
- TTammy F.Guide
Huff - Warner Access Area
Nice campground with easy access
Clean and mostly well-kept campground. Much nicer than I had expected. Has on-site host, but we didn't see much of her/him/them. Had good cell service (ATT).
The only serious complaint I can make is that the water, while potable (so we were told), has a very, very strong iron/metallic taste. To the point that, for us, it was undrinkable.
The campsite we chose was level, concrete, and cost $20 (the site we wanted by the water had electric). Very little shade though, which made it really hot (other sites had more shade).
Other observations:
The river current is quite fast here. I wouldn't plan on letting my kids or dogs get into the water, except to, maybe, wade at the boat ramp where it is protected from the current by small islands where the creek comes in.
They have a table near the boat ramp that, I assume, is for cleaning your caught fish. If it matters, it did not have running water.
The small dock from the boat access area felt unstable and one had to step across a couple of rocks to get to it from land, maybe because the river level was up(?).
Of the 4 bathroom/shower combination rooms in the bathhouse, only two were unlocked. That said, we were the only tent campers and the RV campers didn't seem to be using them. And they were clean and in good repair.
Our campsite was right next to the facility loading/unloading barges next to the campground. (They were unloading dried soybeans while we were there.) There are also security lights, but the light is mostly blocked by the trees at night. They start work at 7am and seem to stop at 4pm during the week.
I would call this location reasonably quiet. But not absolutely quiet. There is noise from various sources at various times: the loading/unloading from the barges, the farming going on across the road from the campground, boats going up or down the river, and, minimally, the sound from the traffic on the highway. So not absolutely quiet, but it wasn't loud enough or continual enough to detract from the stay.
Lastly, it probably doesn't need to be said, but I didn't think of it before our stay (duh), so just a reminder. You're camping by a river (i.e., water), so there are many, many flying insects. Be sure to have insect repellent, as they are merciless.
- aalex R.Scout
Arrowhead Park Pottawattamie County Park
Perfect getaway
Perfect place to get away for the weekend. Grounds are clean bathrooms are clean. Shout out to Dave the park ranger for being very generous. We drove from Davenport to stay here for Father’s Day weekend and we will definitely be back. You also can tent camp right next to the water as well. Love it!
abel C.Scout
KOA Campground North Sioux City
No complaints
Has a new pool, very nice staff, well maintained.
- JJohn R.
LegendScenic Park
Beautiful city life in a park.
Spacious site well cared for grounds. Close to everything in the city.
Joshua D.Traveler
Stieneke Area Park
Small county park
Small park, peaceful, river access for canoe/kayak. No designated camp sites but plenty of space for tent or camper.
- Joshua D.Traveler
Ranney Knob Area
Small county park
Small park, has some picnic tables, a toilet, and a trash can. Says you can pay to camp but no designated camp sites and limited parking. Does offer access for canoe/kayaking on the river. Camping is $10 a night, pay on site.
- DDana T.Guide
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.
Renee H.RangerCottonwood Cove Park Campground
City campground in quiet neighborhood
Concrete pads, very little leveling needed. Plenty of space in between sites. Dappled shade. Easily accessible for any size rig. We didn’t use bath/shower facility; it required a code from the city. Portapotties were available in campground. Garbage dumpster, but no recycling. Dump station available, but area may be a bit tight for larger rigs to access. Camp host on site. No laundry. Some train noise. Excellent Verizon signal. Nice park with boat ramp and scenic overlook on the Missouri River. Campground is located about 5 minutes off the interstate.
- CChar S.Scout
Hitchcock County Nature Center
One of the best places ever.
Only spent one night but would have stayed longer if we would have had time. Nice clean bathhouse and restrooms. Lots of hiking trails and even hiking sticks. We really enjoyed this short stay!
Fabian S.GuideScenic Park
Central Campground
Very centrally located, well-kept complex, friendly and helpful staff, the restrooms and shower are very simple but clean.
- WWendy M.Guide
Bob Hardy RV Park
Convenient & quiet
Decent park and great price! We stayed 2 nights for my husband to do a job down the road. Shower house could have been cleaner but you can’t beat the price at $17.50/night! They had electric hookups, grills and picnic tables at every site plus a small playground for kids. Free dump station and water fill was nice. Every spot was filled the second night and the parks and recreation guys came through a few times checking on things. We’d definitely stay again if passing through!
- PPJTraveler
Snyder Bend County Park
Small quiet county park
Not too busy. Spots have water and electric for $25/ night
- BBobbie C.Traveler
Lewis and Clark State Park Campground
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.
Guide to Onawa
Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Onawa, Iowa, allows you to enjoy the great outdoors with your furry companions. Here are some excellent choices that cater to both you and your pets.
Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and amenities
- At Lewis and Clark State Park Campground, you’ll find well-maintained sites with electric hookups and drinking water, perfect for a comfortable stay with your pet.
- Snyder Bend County Park offers a quiet atmosphere with spacious sites that include water and electric hookups, making it a great spot for families traveling with pets.
- Browns Lake Bigelow Park Woodbury County Park features ample room between sites and modern facilities, ensuring a pleasant experience for both you and your dog.
Pet owners like the variety of activities available
- At Preparation Canyon State Park Campground, you can explore scenic hiking trails while your dog enjoys the fresh air and natural surroundings.
- On-Ur-Wa RV Park is conveniently located near a small truck stop, making it easy to grab supplies while enjoying a peaceful stay with your pet.
- Peters Park offers a pond for swimming and fishing, providing a fun environment for your pet to splash around.
Dog-friendly activities while camping near Onawa
- Huff - Warner Access Area features a boat ramp and river access, perfect for a day of fishing or simply enjoying the water with your dog.
- Southwood Conservation Area allows for various outdoor activities, including hiking and horseback riding, making it an ideal spot for adventurous pet owners.
- Tekamah Memorial Park provides a quiet park setting with a small pond, where you can relax and let your pet roam freely.
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