2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Hagge County Park offers full hookups and pet-friendly camping options at 15 sites and one cabin in Sac City. Pet owners find shaded areas throughout the campground, with both primitive tent sites and RV spots accommodating dogs. Camp Crescent Park and Black Hawk State Park in Lake View also welcome pets with multiple accommodation types including tent, RV, cabin, and glamping options. Campground hosts maintain clean sites with picnic tables and fire rings where pets can join their owners. Campers regularly observe fishermen along the river while hiking with their dogs on the well-maintained trails. The bathrooms and shower facilities remain clean throughout peak camping season.
Black Hawk State Park provides additional pet-friendly campground options with electric hookups, allowing dogs on both tent and RV sites. The paved walking path around the lake creates perfect exercise opportunities for dogs, with multiple lakefront access points where pets can cool off. Campground hosts enforce pet leash requirements to maintain a respectful environment for all campers. Sac City Park Riverside Campground offers water and electric sites for pets and their owners right along the Raccoon River. Dog owners appreciate the shaded campsites that provide natural cooling during summer months. The campgrounds maintain regularly cleaned bathrooms and showers, with most parks operating seasonally from April through October, closing during winter months.
"We love hiking the trails there & almost always observe fisherman along the river. There aren't a ton of trails, but what the ones there are beautiful & well maintained."
"Park is right next to the lake. Beautiful lake. Pretty busy with lots of campers. Nice walking path around the lake."
"Beautiful view of the lake! Multiple options of camping sites. Clean RR and showers. Nice area!"
Available next weekend
from $12 - $20 / night
"Utility location did require us to use a longer hose and extension cord to reach from our site. Nice town and trails for biking nearby. "
from $16 - $50 / night
"The resort resides on Storm Lake and it’s usually pretty active. The first night we were there it actually had a very nice lightning storm."
"We had a wonderful view if lake from campsite. Camp ground was kept clean. I especially liked then number of bathroom/shower combos."
"If there was a tent only location, I didn't see it. Those in campers that need water and electricity are regulated to gravel 'parking lot' sites."
"Great trail all the way around the lake, we took a bike ride around it was about 3 ish miles. Camp host was a gem. Bathrooms were very clean! Great view of the lake."
TravelerWell maintained lawn and trails. This is the second time I’ve stayed. It’s on the honor system. Each (7) has a water spigot, electric, and fire pit. I didn’t check out the amperage as I don’t use it. Restrooms are on the other side of the grounds. Not a quick walk away if you really need them. Only one other camper here both occasions. Well groomed walking trails on the west side behind trees were a wonderful surprise.
RangerA sweet little campground surrounded by nature, with a lovely hiking trail right on the grounds. We stayed on a Saturday in September as an overnight stop on our way to Utah; lots of nice sites available. We liked our Site 9 on the perimeter, with a pretty fence and open field behind us. The facilities were clean, the setting was peaceful, and the price reasonable. A great find for an overnight stop—or a longer stay if you’re looking for some place quiet and scenic.
TravelerMy wife and I are Camp host in this campground? It is a river Ravine campground lots and lots of trees. Fishing campground itself has electricity only but you can fill your campers up the water by the pump very nice and relaxing place to be.
GuideSome sites are amazing and others are interesting in the fact that guy almost have to share a site with others bc your spots face one another. The hosts are Amazing and even though there were quite a few people here it stayed quiet
ScoutWe stay here as much as we can. There is lots of trees with a bit of shade at most all sites. You can camp at the waters’ edge. We love to fish and can fish off the back of our RV. Most sites are spacious, some a bit smaller. It only has electric hook ups, but you can fill up with a hose at water sites. Has a dump spot by bathrooms. Bath and toilets are clean. Over Al this camp is our favorite!
ScoutHad the entire campground to myself on a holiday weekend. Chose an 30$ site for the shade but the electric was for 50 amp RV with no 110 plug. Very clean and quite
TravelerThis location is on the east side of Jefferson on the old Lincoln highway at the Greene county fair grounds directly next to the Milwaukee trestle bike trail. It has both tent and RV camping spots. The RV is parallel parking with electric only. Black water dump site is at the waist water treatment plant by the public swimming pool on west Russell street on the south side of the street across from south walnut street entrance. The fairgrounds dose have horse and livestock amenities and events at times of the year with the Greene county fair and other events. It also has an agricultural museum and other events in the summer.
GuideNice clean campground with water and electricity at the RV sites. Some of the tent sites also have electricity. RV sites are $20 (for the 2025 season).
TravelerI stayed on the picnic loop at one of three designated camp spots (according to the map posted at the end of the picnic loop). There was a nice shade structure, picnic table, fire pit, and grill. Pit toilets and trash bins nearby and a water spigot that wasn't working. I got in late on a Sunday. I saw some fishermen around the pond on my way in but no one else. There's a playground and a couple small pavilions across from where I camped, so I imagine it can be busy on the weekend.
It's not really a campground. It's a county park with a few camp spots. If I hadn't found the sign with tent symbols I would have doubted it was a legitimate place to camp.
The coordinates in the description here took me to a boat launch. This is the coordinate to the camp spot I stayed at: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BziGswnzeFVjgVxV6
Sac City, Iowa sits at the junction of two branches of the Raccoon River in west-central Iowa, approximately 1,230 feet above sea level. The area experiences distinct seasonal changes with humid summers reaching 85°F and winters dropping to below freezing temperatures. Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from April through October, closing during harsh winter months when camping conditions become challenging.
Fishing access: Hagge County Park provides immediate river access where campers can catch various fish species. "We almost always observe fisherman along the river. The trails there are beautiful and well maintained. You can get a great workout," notes Lori N.
Lake activities: Featherstone County Park offers multiple water-based activities including swimming and boating. "The campground host was very helpful. The campsites were clean and well maintained," reports Melissa D., who found the peaceful setting ideal for relaxation between water activities.
Paved walking trails: The paved path around the lake at Sunrise Campground provides accessible walking for all ability levels. "We had a wonderful view of lake from campsite. I especially liked the number of bathroom/shower combos. This was great and clean," writes Chris W.
Affordable cabin options: Multiple parks offer cabin rentals as alternatives to tent camping. "Hagge Park has only 15 sites available with full hookups, but it is a great, quieter place than most. It also has 1 cabin for rent at a reasonable price," according to Lori N.
Private shower facilities: Sunrise Campground receives consistent praise for its bathroom facilities. Chris W. notes, "I especially liked the number of bathroom/shower combos. I have been in campgrounds where shower wasn't as private as it could be."
Lakefront camping: Proximity to water features prominently in positive reviews. "Beautiful view of the lake! Multiple options of camping sites. Clean restrooms and showers," reports Lynz N. about the waterfront camping experience.
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds near Sac City operate from April through October. Hagge County Park specifically lists its season as "April 1 to October 31" in the reservation system.
Site spacing concerns: Some campgrounds feature tightly arranged sites. At Featherstone Park, Jeannie D. cautions, "Snug if you have slide outs, must watch to see you don't hit neighbor's trailer as you extend. Awnings literally touch neighbors."
Utility placement issues: Not all hookups are ideally situated. Bruce P. notes about Camp Crescent Park, "Utility location did require us to use a longer hose and extension cord to reach from our site."
Beach access: Buena Vista County Park Sunrise Campground provides family-friendly water recreation. "The resort is pretty huge it has an indoor and outdoor water park. There is also a very nice large playground for kids to play on and a nice little beach to go swimming on," shares Willy W.
Historical buildings: Look for unique local structures during your stay. Annie C. reports about Sac City Park, "There are some neat buildings scattered around like an old log cabin and an amazing huge round Chautauqua meeting building."
Local attractions: The area offers unusual attractions beyond camping. "It was fun and gross to go into town and see the worlds largest popcorn ball (and mouse colony by the looks of the mouse poop)," mentions Annie C., describing an unusual family outing option.
Campsite selection strategy: At Sac City Park Riverside Campground, Daniel C. advises, "Nice clean campground with water and electricity at the RV sites. Some of the tent sites also have electricity. RV sites are $20 (for the 2025 season)."
Weekend planning: Parks become significantly busier on weekends and holidays. "Gets busy on the holidays and some areas are pretty tight if you're pulling a large unit," notes Bruce P. about Camp Crescent Park, suggesting weekday arrivals for more spacious options.
Road condition awareness: Local roads may present challenges. At Straight Park, James P. cautions, "In the summer the road is pretty bad with holes or some cavities. There is also another brand new area in town containing about 24 50 amp full hookup campsites."
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