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Browns Lake Bigelow Park Woodbury County Park near Salix provides full hookup sites where pets are welcome. The park features spacious sites with water and electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings for camping with dogs. Snyder Bend County Park also accommodates pets, offering water and electric hookups at $25 per night with no reservations required. Bathrooms with showers remain spotlessly clean at both locations. Spacious sites allow plenty of room for pets to rest near their owners' campsites. Most campsites feature shade trees that provide protection from summer heat for dogs. Camping options include tent camping, RV sites with electric and water hookups, and pet-friendly cabin accommodations at several parks within a short drive.
The Missouri River shoreline offers excellent walking opportunities for leashed dogs, with lakeside walking paths at Snyder Bend particularly popular among pet owners. Browns Lake includes a fishing jetty accessible by a handicapped ramp where leashed pets can join their owners. Both parks maintain clean grounds with ample space between sites, creating a quiet environment for anxious pets. No dedicated dog parks exist within the campgrounds, but the generous spacing between sites and walking paths provide adequate exercise areas. Cottonwood Cove Park Campground, located a short drive away in Dakota City, Nebraska, offers river access where pets can cool off during summer months. The campgrounds remain relatively quiet even during peak seasons, creating a peaceful environment for pets sensitive to noise and crowds.
"Scenic park is across the Missouri river from Sioux City, Iowa. It is easy to get to. Very friendly staff. Restrooms are kept clean. "
"Great place very dog friendly. Spots are spacious and on pavement. Close to the river for your fishing needs."
from $18 - $30 / night
Check Availability"Lake facing spaces available if not already taken. Nice walking trail lakeside. Yes. There are mosquitoes at dusk."
"Next to a county park. Decent bath house with showers. Fire pits, water and electric hook ups at each site. $25 a night"
from $17 - $25 / night
Check Availability"This is a beautiful park, well maintained, quiet and borders Browns Lake 10 Miles from Sioux City. CG has horse shoe pits, Basketball, volleyball courts, playground for the kids and a swimming beach."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"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."
"The campground itself is tucked right into the middle of a neat, tidy residential neighborhood, such that it almost feels like you're part of the neighborhood."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"Well kept & family friendly camping in Iowa!"
"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."
from $15 - $52 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Lots of trails, a little man made lake and a playground in the park for the kids. Beautiful hills and scenery and so quiet!"
from $14 - $50 / night
Check Availability"The dog park is not so well-maintained but was adequate and the pool was clean, and there is easy access to the freeway Both north and south"
"This KOA just north of the Iowa border is first class. ! Friendly staff and perfect for kiddos. The pool and adventure area are right up your alley if traveling with kids."
"The highway is very close so you do hear cars. Privacy fences around the site to block out the neighborhood. Very nice staff!"
"Easy off the high way stop. Again a bit pricey for what you get being a KOA, but can’t beat the easy on and off the highway if passing through. Didn’t really use amenities, but had plenty."
"Horse trails and camping is available at Danish Alps as are primitive and electric spots."
"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."
from $30 - $35 / night
Check Availability"There is a small dog park for the pups. Bathrooms and showers are clean. One of our party is in a wheelchair and had no problem accessing the showers or bathroom. Hosts are very friendly."
"Pulled in, John came into the office, asked if I was a Good Sam member and charged me $43.34 for a full hook-up, extra long pull thru on the outside of the trees."
TravelerWell 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!
ScoutThis KOA is well-maintained, a little older but the grounds are nice and it is well organized and maintained. The dog park is not so well-maintained but was adequate and the pool was clean, and there is easy access to the freeway Both north and south
ScoutCute and historical city park that offers multiple 30 Amp hook up sites for $15. Water is available. Lots of play grounds, dog park, disc golf, and historic Lewis and Clark campsite.
LegendThis small campground is right off the interstate, easy to get to. It’s right by a small truck stop, but the noise was not bothersome at all. There is a small dog park for the pups. Bathrooms and showers are clean. One of our party is in a wheelchair and had no problem accessing the showers or bathroom. Hosts are very friendly. Sites are close, but for a one night stay that was just fine.
TravelerDon't let the name mislead you!! I don't think you could consider this a campground at all... it's basically literally a parking lot at the far end of the property for RV hookups outside of the casino. There's power hookups I'm sure don't know about water or dump site at all even but other than the casino / Hotel / restaurant there are zero accommodations to consider this camping otherwise. But hey if you like gambling, Park your RV outside and enjoy! The closest actual campgrounds would be in Salix Iowa, on Browns Lake including Bigelow Park (last I knew it was closed temporarily for construction,) and Snyders Bend campgrounds but the water on that side has all dried up and there's not much to the campground. Otherwise go down to Onawa and there's several places there on Blue Lake including Lewis and Clark or the koa, or even hit the River Campground in Whiting. Not a fan of River camping but it's not a bad looking Campground otherwise if you don't mind being a bit crowded
TravelerThe campsites are in a bunch of pine trees and so that cuts down a lot on the weather if there's an issue it's got nice breezes but it gets cold cold at night like down in the 50s. I'm camping in a tent with my cat and dog and my cat likes to roam free a little bit and there's only I think about 20 campsites here and they're both from tent sides to a full-on RVs. There's a nice shower and bathroom and close proximity there's four and inside each one is a modern toilet sink and shower and lockable. The only complaint that I have is that a lot of the campsite spots are at an angle not only to get down to it from the road but an angle for the tent and the pine needles cover the ground which make great starting for fires they burn so fast and so quick that you feel like you're in a tinder box a little bit which is kind of spooky if there's a spark that goes flying it could actually set the whole campfire on a blaze. There is a nice camping pit this is a steak Campground and so able to get campsites for $16 a night. The people that are on staff here are so sweet give you lots of good advice for what's close by there is it's right between Beresford and vermilion so that's like 10 miles each way but there's no ice here so you would have to drive to one of those facilities to get the ice and by the time you got back would probably be melted to be honest with you so that's the only drawback so I would suggest dry ice for sure. There's a children's playground here for kids it would be something I guess you know very fun to go and be explorers in the woods I don't think there's much chance of them getting too lost really. But all in all this is a really good place to stay I've been here six nights now and I've only got a couple more to go and then I'll be moving on.
GuideThis KOA just north of the Iowa border is first class. ! Friendly staff and perfect for kiddos. The pool and adventure area are right up your alley if traveling with kids.
LegendThis is a large state park in the northwest corner of Iowa, surprisingly wooded considering how close to Sioux City it is located. Touted as a year-round park, there is a large network of trails, some of which can be used as equestrian. HOWEVER, the trails are not labeled and there is no (or very fleeting) cell service so that even after looking at the map (located on a board in the park, not a paper one), I wandered aimlessly around the park getting lost. One of the trailheads requires that you tramp directly through Site 12 to access! I explored this trail for approximately a quarter of a mile, but it became very overgrown and because I was not sure where I was going, I ended up turning around.
The campground is divided into three sections
• Sites 1-11 are located on either side of the access road are a bit too close together for our preference and despite the park being so wooded, have no foliage or other visible separation between the sites. These sites all have electric hookups
• Sites 12-14 are at the top of the hill and have the easiest access to the restrooms; they also have electric hookups. In my opinion, Site 14 would be the most desirable. Given that there are only three sites here, there was a surprising number of cars driving past these sites.
• Sites 15-30 are primitive tent sites and located near Cabin#3 (a CCC cabin).
The bathrooms were clean and (don’t laugh at me), the toilets had lids! Given the current virus situation, this was a nice and welcome surprise!
There was no camp host and we only saw one ranger during our stay. There is a nice playground, but it is not located anywhere near the campground (it is located closer to two of the cabins). If you are camping with children, please note this. There are three cabins, one that was built by the CCC and a lodge which also looked to be a CCC product, although it did not appear to be open when we were there.
TravelerScenic park is across the Missouri river from Sioux City, Iowa. It is easy to get to. Very friendly staff. Restrooms are kept clean. It is a large campground with several different restrooms with showers. There is a number of permanent campsites, there is also some that can be reserved. Some are also pull thru's. Ice and firewood are available on site. There is a separate area available for tents. With it being on the edge of South Sioux City, Ne and across the river from Sioux City, Ia. there is lots of shopping options close by. It can also be reserved for groups, with a shelter available for use. There are some sunny spots and also spots with lots of shade. I really like this campground!
Camping options near Salix, Iowa include several county and state-operated facilities scattered along the Missouri River basin and surrounding lakes. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder camping conditions with temperatures between 50-75°F. Winter camping is limited as most campgrounds in the area close from November through April due to freezing temperatures and occasional snowfall.
Kayaking at Blue Lake: Lewis and Clark State Park offers easy access to Blue Lake, where many visitors enjoy water activities during summer months. One visitor notes that "the lake was sheltered at one end so good for kayak" despite having "many water lilies" making some areas challenging to navigate.
Explore Missouri River trails: Scenic Park Campground features riverside walking paths with views of both the river and city. A camper mentioned, "The trails I loved were along the river. The only con was that There was a major highway on the other side of the river and ambulances would pass by with sirens going."
Playground access for kids: Multiple campgrounds maintain playgrounds for younger visitors. At Lewis and Clark State Park Campground, a camper appreciated that "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."
Spacious sites with privacy: Snyder Bend County Park offers sites that don't feel crowded. According to one visitor, "This was a restful stop. Sites had plenty of space between and it was very quiet. There's a nice long sidewalk for an evening stroll."
Value for full hookups: Several parks offer complete amenities at reasonable prices. At Cottonwood Cove Park Campground, a visitor reported "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."
Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness is mentioned consistently. One camper at Stone State Park Campground explained, "The bathrooms were clean and (don't laugh at me), the toilets had lids! Given the current virus situation, this was a nice and welcome surprise!"
Self check-in procedures: Many campgrounds operate without full-time staff. At Snyder Bend County Park, "No reservation needed. Self check-in before 10pm. $25 for electric & water hookup. Lake facing spaces available if not already taken."
Weather considerations: Seasonal factors affect camping comfort in the region. A camper at Stone State Park Campground reported, "Planned to stay for the weekend to test out new tent but storms came through & we left after one night. Basic campground in shady area under trees."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. At Stone State Park Campground, a visitor noted, "Got only 1 bar signal on both Verizon & AT&T. No WiFi. Overall basic, woody/shaded. Good for short stay."
Reserve lakeside sites early: Waterfront campsites offer additional activities for children. At Lewis and Clark State Park, "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!"
Check for family amenities: KOA Campground North Sioux City provides numerous child-friendly facilities. A visitor reported it has "5 types of RV sites, Tent sites and cabins. Lots of amenities for families including pool, mini-golf, corn hole, jump pad, playground. Trees and lots of grass, fire pits."
Dog friendly campgrounds near Salix: For those traveling with pets, consider campground layout. One camper at Scenic Park noted their site had "a nice concrete pad with a picnic table" and mentioned that "All the spots are spacious...neighbors are not on top of you," providing room for pets to move around safely.
Dump station accessibility: Some campgrounds have limited dumping facilities. A visitor to Cottonwood Cove Park mentioned, "There is a dump station on site" but noted the online reservation system can be challenging to navigate.
Level site considerations: RV campers should prepare for uneven grounds at some parks. At Snyder Bend County Park, a camper advised to "Plan on using your leveling blocks. The wifi is just there to tease you—no internet."
Highway proximity and noise: For light sleepers traveling with RVs, consider campground location relative to roads. At On-Ur-Wa RV Park, a visitor noted, "This small campground is right off the interstate, easy to get to. It's right by a small truck stop, but the noise was not bothersome at all."
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