Top Tent Camping near Rolfe, IA

If you're looking for a place to pitch your tent near Rolfe, look no further. You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Whether you're looking for a quiet, dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Best Tent Sites Near Rolfe, IA (6)


Recent Tent Reviews In Rolfe

105 Reviews of 6 Rolfe Campgrounds


  • George H.
    Camper-submitted photo from University 40
    May. 17, 2024

    University 40

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  • Pam H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Grotto Campground
    Sep. 5, 2023

    Grotto Campground

    Nice quiet camping

    Stopped for the night , so I could see the Grotto in the morning. Very clean restrooms/showers. Only one other camper here. Shaded spots, great Wi-Fi, good cell service. Next to train tracks but only one train came by and it wasn’t loud. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area. You pay at the gift shop across the street. $20 for RV and $10 for tent.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park
    Jun. 22, 2023

    The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park

    Nice place to stop while visiting the Grotto

    We stayed at the Grotto of the Redemption RV park for two nights. We were in our class C while slowly making our way across the country. We had no problems getting a spot here. There are two areas. One is very close to a train line, which runs infrequently. Sites are grass, level, and reasonably well maintained. All sites are pull through. Only electrical hookups are available at the sites. This is in good condition. There is fresh water and a dump station available. Each site has a nice grassy area and there are plenty of large trees. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a park nearby with a playground. 

    The RV park is near the Grotto. The Grotto is a fascinating achievement worth a look if you are in the area.

    We had 2 bar LTE with Verizon. Our hotspot was usable and performed very well. Campground wifi was not available.

    We enjoyed our brief stay at this campground. We will stay again when traveling this way.

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Featherstone County Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Featherstone County Park

    Snug

    Snug if you have slide outs, must watch to see you don't hit neighbor's trailer as you extend. Awnings literally touch neighbors. Crazy good time, if that's what you're into. I like the cabins!

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Joe Sheldon County Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Joe Sheldon County Park

    Beautiful hiking!

    This is a lovely and expanding park. Spacious, level pull through sites with full hookups. Decent Verizon coverage. Shower houses could use updates.

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Briggs Woods Park

    Pretty place

    Nice camp, decent sites, GREAT buddy sites! Cell service is null, and no wifi. We do love the hiking over here!

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy County Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Kennedy County Park

    Getting away from it ALL!

    Decent smaller county park with newly installed blacktop trail around lake and golfcourse next door. No cell service provider functions in this park. The WIFI is shared between dozens of sites, speed averages right around 5mps. The rest of everything out here is WONDERFUL! Great neighbors, wildlife, the trail, fishing, boating, the playground… everything else is wonderful.

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Dolliver Memorial State Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Dolliver Memorial State Park

    Love Dolliver

    One of my favorite hiking spots! Camping here is comfortable enough. Sites can be a little squat in the middle loops, and no fhu. Antenna coverage is fine for catching your evening weather report, but cell service cuts out as you drive down into the park, and does not resume until you come back up and out. There's no wifi, and I'm not sure how satellite service would fare down here. Our Dish barely kept up with the antenna, so I'm guessing satellite's a meh. If you have anything you'd like to listen to or watch, download it before going in. But, honestly, the hiking is so good, it'd be silly to worry about much of anything down here. I rarely do.

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Webster County Kennedy Park Campground
    May. 25, 2023

    Webster County Kennedy Park Campground

    No Service

    Great sites, phenomenol hosts. LOVE the playground, and the culture; this is home during the summer months. Terrible WIFI, absolutely no cell coverage out here. Not sure how they justify raising camping rates here if the ameneties do not reflect modern needs for family enjoyment. Yes we like smores, and watching the birds, and fishing, and hiking; but so help me, we like our Netflix too, and I sure would like to be able to watch the weather report. Even Dish coverage is spotty out here. It's weird, we're not down in a valley or anything. Not sure why this is such a dead zone out here.

  • Lory B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gordon Prange City Park
    Mar. 18, 2023

    Gordon Prange City Park

    gordon prange campground

    hope you like flooding and bugs all over the bathrooms.the city clerk was nice to your face but not when your back is turned , but other than that the town people are very nice

  • d
    Camper-submitted photo from University 40
    Mar. 1, 2023

    University 40

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  • Elza S.
    Camper-submitted photo from University 40
    Feb. 17, 2023

    University 40

    Excellent!

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  • a
    Camper-submitted photo from Smidt Campground
    Jul. 18, 2022

    Smidt Campground

    Started ok

    Great clean place, but not EVERYONE is to follow the Rules. And within 2 months the rent increases. Not impressed. Website shows wifi, but you've got to pay an extra 100$ month?

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    Jul. 1, 2022

    Briggs Woods Park

    Decent County Park, and the price is right!

    This is a county park that is was well wooded and quite busy on a June Friday night.  Lots of local folks.  Stayed at the front-end of the part where apparently the sites are a little closer together than the rear sites.  Was passing through on a cross country trip so only stayed on one night.  Site with full hook-ups was only $30.  Partial or no hook-up even less.  You can reserve a spot by going online, though they do keep some as FCFS.

    A few negatives about the park is that, with the local flavor, there were a lot of extended families there, and they all seemed to bring there dogs.  Lots of barking going on.  Our space was out of level but manageable, and the bath house and outhouse were on the rustic side.  Decent enough place when passing through, and a great price!

  • Opus 15 !.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Emerson Bay State Recreation Area
    Jun. 28, 2022

    Emerson Bay State Recreation Area

    Nice State Park Campground

    Nice state park campground in West Okoboji Iowa. Close enough to the action of Lake Okoboji yet has a fairly remote feel. After doing some looking around the area, I believe that this is probably the nicest campground in the area. Sites are fairly close but not super tight. This is a good place to stay for a few days if you want to explore all that Okoboji has to offer. It was full the entire time that we were here and it does fill up quickly so book your trip well in advance.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park
    Jun. 16, 2022

    The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park

    Very Nice, Excellent Value

    The Grotto is interesting and inspiring. Admission is free. Two adjacent camping areas are partially shaded and will accommodate rigs of all sizes. I counted (8) 50 amp and (16) 30 amp sites. Rest rooms, showers, fresh water and a dump station are provided. The cost is $20 per night. Sites are offered on a first come first served basis. Thirty amp sites are on lush grass and include a view of a the grotto, a pond and surrounding residences. The 50 amp area offers more privacy, gravel pull through parking and more convenient shower and rest room access but a lightly used rail line runs by.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Iowa Lake Co Campground
    May. 30, 2022

    Iowa Lake Co Campground

    Grea for tents

    I found this to be a great little spot to stay bike touring through Iowa. It is right in a lake, has water, and a nice vault toilet. Unlike the other reviewer I was literally the only one there. That’s always a bit odd but in this case it didn’t bother me at all. I highly recommend for tents. RVs not so much.

  • Caroline H.
    Camper-submitted photo from University 40
    May. 19, 2022

    University 40

    University 40

    It's a nice place, unusual and interesting, especially for students. I spent a good time here, though I needed to do a lot of my assignments. The online nursing papers company helped me cope with them, and I was able to get rest. By the way, this company offers really good papers for reasonable prices.

  • Cari W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    May. 18, 2022

    Briggs Woods Park

    Beautiful campground

    We stayed Sun-Wed in May. Closest other campers were about a football field away. Very quiet park, we stayed in the back. We had water/power but no sewer hookup. Only downside to this park is there are no garbage cans. Weird?

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Dolliver Memorial State Park
    Nov. 5, 2021

    Dolliver Memorial State Park

    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!

  • b
    Camper-submitted photo from Dolliver Memorial State Park
    Oct. 2, 2021

    Dolliver Memorial State Park

    Smaller but nice

    We have a smaller camper and got lucky to fit into a smaller spot that backed up to the woods. We both grew up around here and have always kayaked,fished,hiked, tent camped in the park. Love the scenic trails, there’s so many. Good for pictures. Also they rebuilt the boat ramp and it’s really nice now. Nice river to kayak, not as scenic as some but fun even though the rivers low. There’s 2 cabins you can rent which I did a couple times years ago, they are clean with kitchen. Overall nice park.



Guide to Rolfe

Camping near Rolfe, Iowa, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From scenic parks to family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Nature Walks: Explore the beautiful trails at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground. One visitor said, “One of my favorite hiking spots! Camping here is comfortable enough.” The park is known for its scenic views and well-maintained trails.

  • Fishing and Boating: At Marble Beach State Rec Area, you can enjoy fishing and boating on Spirit Lake. A camper mentioned, “There are a few good options for fishing, boating, and hiking nearby.”

  • Disc Golf and Playgrounds: Families can have fun at Spring Lake County Park, which features a disc golf course and playgrounds. One reviewer noted, “This park is peaceful...something for everyone to enjoy!”

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the parks. A visitor at Pilot Knob State Park said, “Very clean bathhouse and bathrooms, park. Family-friendly and quiet place to camp.”
  • Friendly Hosts: Many campgrounds have welcoming staff. At Jackson KOA, a camper shared, “The owners are very helpful and friendly! Best camping experience yet!”
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the roomy sites at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area. One review stated, “Great for tent camping, very spacious and grassy sites.”

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Some campgrounds, like Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground, have poor cell service. A camper mentioned, “Cell service cuts out as you drive down into the park.”
  • Crowded During Peak Season: Popular spots can get busy. A visitor at Clear Lake State Park Campground noted, “If full, you would have no privacy.”
  • No Wi-Fi Availability: Many campgrounds do not offer Wi-Fi. A camper at Pilot Knob State Park said, “There’s no wifi, and I'm not sure how satellite service would fare down here.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Parks: Look for parks with playgrounds and activities. Spring Lake County Park has a playground and disc golf, making it a hit with kids. One family said, “The playground was fun for the kids, nice beach access!”
  • Plan for Activities: Bring bikes for trails or fishing gear for lakes. A camper at Marble Beach State Rec Area mentioned, “Great price for a full hookup site. Plan to return again and again!”
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can make family outings smoother. A visitor at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground noted, “We had fun, learned a lot and plan to camp here again!”

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure the campground has the right hookups for your RV. A camper at Jackson KOA said, “Water pressure was good, no issues with electric.”
  • Look for Level Sites: Finding a flat spot can make your stay more comfortable. A visitor at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area mentioned, “Most sites are too close together for our liking.”
  • Be Prepared for Weather: Bring gear for rain or shine. A camper at Clear Lake State Park Campground noted, “The sunset was gorgeous in the evenings at the beach!”

Camping near Rolfe, Iowa, has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure.

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