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Best Tent Camping near Rolfe, IA

115 Reviews

Tent camping options near Rolfe, Iowa include several primitive and established sites, with Devine Wildlife Area offering the most basic experience. Located approximately 15 miles northeast of Rolfe, this area provides dispersed camping with minimal amenities. Ambrose A. Call State Park Campground, about 17 miles from Rolfe, offers more developed tent camping with electrical hookups and basic facilities.

Most tent sites around Rolfe have minimal amenities and preparation is essential. Devine Wildlife Area features primitive camping with no designated sites, water sources, or toilet facilities. Mosquitoes can be prevalent due to nearby swampy areas. In contrast, Ambrose A. Call State Park provides electric hookups at tent sites with shared water spigots and pit toilets. The park charges approximately $18 per night and offers free firewood. Iowa Lake County Campground, located further north, provides drinking water and toilet facilities in a more remote setting.

Tent campers in the Rolfe area experience varying levels of privacy and natural settings. Ambrose A. Call State Park features oak trees that provide shade but limited privacy between sites. One camper noted that the "park is very nice with hiking trails and a Frisbee Golf course." At Devine Wildlife Area, campers find a truly primitive experience with approximately five potential camping spots in an undeveloped setting. According to one visitor, it's "dispersed camping really" where "you can bring a big rig in" though the area lacks prepared sites. The Big Wall Lake Wildlife Management Area offers another basic option but has received mixed reviews regarding water quality and overall experience.

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115 Reviews of 6 Rolfe Campgrounds

  • L
    Nov. 5, 2021

    Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground

    Beautiful and tranquil

    Dolliver State Park was our maiden voyage in our travel trailer and it was obvious we were pitiful newbies! The park's beauty and tranquility did get disturbed a couple times when our dogs got loose (newbs!). The park staff were friendly and very helpful as were our fellow campers. The sites are mostly level with picnic tables and fire rings. Sites range from shady to sunny and the reservation website depicts the sites with a small photo and details about the amount of slope and shade. Cell service was good but no WiFi without a hotspot for us. We had fun, learned a lot and plan to camp here again!

  • Joel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2025

    Devine Wildlife Area

    Free and fairly primitive

    Dispersed camping really. You can bring a big rig in. No really prepared sites. Maybe 5 places you could set up. No water, no electric, no toilet. Swampy area nearby so bring mosquito repellent. But the price is right.

  • Jen A.
    Aug. 28, 2019

    memoirs park

    Great Campground

    This is a great campground in Mankato, MN.  The sites are huge and offer water and electric.  The shower house/bathrooms were decent - a little outdated, but not too bad.  There was also a portable toilet near our site.  We wish there was sewer, but we understand that being so close to the river this may not be possible.  We will definitely stay here again if we are in the area.

  • Joel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 12, 2025

    Ambrose A. Call State Park Campground

    Mixed bag

    Small campground. Not busy while I was here. Sites have electricity, but water spigots are shared. Free firewood is provided. Nice oak trees. No privacy between sites. Pit toilets. No showers. Park is very nice with hiking trails and a Frisbee Golf course. $18 per night.

  • M
    May. 7, 2021

    Briggs Woods Park

    upper camp ground is the better

    Nice campground. lower camp ground has circle type pads that hold 4 campers good for groups (friends, Family) upper camp ground has more single sites. as of 2020 more sites under construction both upper and lower area. they have some cabins and a couple walk in tent sites (short walk) WIFI in lower part of camp ground.

  • Joel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2025

    Smith Lake County Park

    Good value camping

    This is a pretty quiet campground in my experience. For $15 you get water/electric sites with access to bathrooms and showers. Dogs are allowed on leash. Pretty nice playground. The beach area has been taken over by geese though.

  • Joel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2025

    Lotts Creek Co Park

    Camping in the shade of tall oaks

    Nice little campground. 5 sites. Water, electricity, picnic table and fire pit with grilling grate at each one. Flush toilet and sink in bathroom. Old style playground. Shelter with more picnic tables. First come, first serve. $15 per night. Nicely set up for a multiple family campout.

  • S
    Jul. 6, 2021

    North Equestrian Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area

    North Equine Campground

    The only open site was in the North Equine Campground so we took a chance. We really did like the Campground, it was well maintained, clean and quiet. There were a few campers with horse but not many. Hitching posts behind each site which we enjoyed seeing. The roads inside the campground were all asphalt so lots of bikers enjoying rides around the grounds. There was also a nice playground for the kids surrounded by a well maintained, large, grassy area. There were many empty sites because so many had no electric. It made for lots of nice open space. Unfortunately, we had no shade in the afternoon so weren't able to eat dinner outside or enjoy a fire in the evening. We are fortunate we camped in a 5th wheel so we could escape the heat, we would have left after the first night otherwise.
    We did drive through the Beach Campground and the South Equine Campground. Beach had very little shade and was primarily families with younger children. The beach looked real nice, not too crowded for a hot, July day. North Equine was where most of the horse folks were staying it was quite crowded. A very bustling area.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2019

    Hamilton County Fairgrounds

    Only place to camp in cute town

    With the Riverside campground closed, this is the only place to camp in Webster City. It’s what you expect from a fairgrounds campground: open gravel/field with RV hook ups along the back fence, no shade or privacy, showers and restrooms in a fairground building. But everyone is pretty friendly and the town is cute. There were no individual picnic tables or fire pits, but most of the RV’ers seemed to have that figured out with their own equipment.

Guide to Rolfe

Tent camping near Rolfe, Iowa offers a variety of scenic spots where nature enthusiasts can enjoy the great outdoors. From well-reviewed campgrounds to unique local activities, there’s something for everyone.

Tent campers should check out Ambrose A. Call State Park Campground

  • This campground features several trails and a small area for tent camping, making it a great spot for outdoor exploration.
  • An enclosed stone shelter house is available for rent, perfect for gatherings or family events.
  • Located in Algona, it’s accessible from April 1 to November 1, providing a lovely seasonal camping experience.

Local activities to enjoy while camping

Tent campers like these nearby amenities

  • Dog Creek Co Park offers essential amenities like toilets and thirty-amp hookups, ensuring a comfortable stay for tent campers.
  • The Oneota Little Sioux Access features basic facilities, including toilets, making it a convenient option for those looking to camp without the frills.
  • Campers at Devine Wildlife Area can enjoy a more rustic experience, surrounded by nature, although it lacks some amenities like firewood and picnic tables.

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