Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Smithland, IA

Are you planning a camping trip to Smithland with your dog? We've got you covered. Finding a place to camp with your dog in Iowa has never been easier. Whether you're looking for a quiet location in the woods or a place near local attractions, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect spot for you and your pup.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Smithland, IA (58)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    1. Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    48 Photos
    66 Saves
    Onawa, Iowa

    The 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

    Camper-submitted photo from Scenic Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Scenic Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Scenic Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Scenic Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Scenic Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Scenic Park

    2. Scenic Park

    16 Reviews
    29 Photos
    58 Saves
    Sioux City, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $18 - $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Snyder Bend County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Snyder Bend County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Snyder Bend County Park

    3. Snyder Bend County Park

    6 Reviews
    3 Photos
    16 Saves
    Salix, Iowa

    This 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

    Camper-submitted photo from Peters Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Peters Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Peters Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Peters Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Peters Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Peters Park

    4. Peters Park

    3 Reviews
    14 Photos
    6 Saves
    Smithland, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Sioux Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Sioux Park Campground

    5. Little Sioux Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    2 Photos
    19 Saves
    Correctionville, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Preparation Canyon State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Preparation Canyon State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Preparation Canyon State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Preparation Canyon State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Preparation Canyon State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Preparation Canyon State Park Campground

    6. Preparation Canyon State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    44 Photos
    64 Saves
    Moorhead, Iowa

    Preparation 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

    Camper-submitted photo from Browns Lake Bigelow Park Woodbury County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Browns Lake Bigelow Park Woodbury County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Browns Lake Bigelow Park Woodbury County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Browns Lake Bigelow Park Woodbury County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Browns Lake Bigelow Park Woodbury County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Browns Lake Bigelow Park Woodbury County Park

    7. Browns Lake Bigelow Park Woodbury County Park

    4 Reviews
    6 Photos
    13 Saves
    Salix, Iowa

    Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis only. No reservations accepted.

    The Woodbury County Conservation Board is pleased to announce that Brown’s Lake-Bigelow Park near Salix, Iowa, will be reopening a portion of the campground on Wednesday, June 29th. The campground has been redesigned with new concrete roads, larger campsites, and full hook-ups (electric, water and sewer) at each site. Nineteen of the 29 sites will be opened initially, with the remaining sites to be opened as soon as conditions allow. The new camping rates will be $30 per night. Camping coupon books good for seven nights may be purchased for $180. Previously purchased camping coupons will be honored. All campsites are first-come, first-served and cannot be reserved in advance.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Crawford Creek County Rec Area
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      9. Southwood Conservation Area

      1 Review
      10 Saves
      Smithland, Iowa
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • ADA Access
      • RVs
      Camper-submitted photo from On-Ur-Wa RV Park

      10. On-Ur-Wa RV Park

      2 Reviews
      1 Photo
      12 Saves
      Onawa, Iowa
      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • ADA Access
      • RVs
      • Tents
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    Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Smithland

    178 Reviews of 58 Smithland Campgrounds


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      Camper-submitted photo from Bob Hardy RV Park
      Nov. 14, 2024

      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.

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Jones Pond
      Nov. 4, 2024

      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

    • Pat V.
      Camper-submitted photo from Scenic Park
      Oct. 4, 2024

      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.

    • Julia V.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone State Park Campground
      Aug. 14, 2024

      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

    • Rich J.
      Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwood Cove Park Campground
      Jun. 30, 2024

      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.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Scenic Park
      Jun. 16, 2024

      Scenic Park

      Close to river.

      Great place very dog friendly. Spots are spacious and on pavement. Close to the river for your fishing needs.

    • TThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Huff - Warner Access Area
      Jun. 15, 2024

      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.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Scenic Park
      Jun. 13, 2024

      Scenic Park

      Beautiful city life in a park.

      Spacious site well cared for grounds. Close to everything in the city.

    • Joshua D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Silver Sioux Recreation Area
      Jun. 2, 2024

      Silver Sioux Recreation Area

      Hidden gem

      Was it expecting how nice this campground was compared to more primitive ones in the area. Beautiful site! Has tent camping, full rv hook ups, and a nice playground for the kids.

    • Joshua D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Stieneke Area Park
      Jun. 2, 2024

      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.
      Camper-submitted photo from Ranney Knob Area
      Jun. 2, 2024

      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.

    • Renee H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwood Cove Park Campground
      May. 1, 2024

      Cottonwood 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.

    • Fabian S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Scenic Park
      Dec. 30, 2023

      Scenic Park

      Central Campground

      Very centrally located, well-kept complex, friendly and helpful staff, the restrooms and shower are very simple but clean.

    • WThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Bob Hardy RV Park
      Sep. 20, 2023

      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!

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Willow Creek Campground
      Sep. 14, 2023

      Willow Creek Campground

      Enjoyed our stay

      Had a fishing derby going on but was still overall quiet. Shelter house was rented for our family reunion, was a great space.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Riverfront Campground — Ponca State Park
      Jul. 21, 2023

      Riverfront Campground — Ponca State Park

      Riverfront Campground

      We camped in the Riverfront campground. No one else there on a Thursday night so we had the whole river to ourselves. Very peaceful. Good-sized grassy sites. Table, fire ring, water, pit toilet. Large park with plenty of amenities. We were only stopping for the night so we didn’t explore the other areas. Nice overlook of the river and 3 states.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Elk Point City Park Campground
      Jul. 7, 2023

      Elk Point City Park Campground

      Better than a bullfrog

      This is a delightful campground in the city of Elk Point, SD. It is a city park with 50 amp hookups. There are water spickets around and I'm not about dump stations. You are surrounded by a football field, two baseball fields and a nice children's playground. There is a lake with a fountain in the middle and a very large grassy area. We watched the girl's softball game. Also,  the field is full of found squirrels which are fun to watch but my dog wanted to chase them. This is a great stop over or a good place to stay a week. ATT - 4G LTE, 56.03Mb/s D T-MOBILE- 5G,  40.24Mb/s D, 6.6 U

    • Mary M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Elk Point City Park Campground
      Jun. 28, 2023

      Elk Point City Park Campground

      Nice level park

      This is a really nice campgrounds. It only has electricity but for $15.00 it was very nice and quiet. We also were able to watch the kids play baseball in the park

    • Luckybreak R.
      Camper-submitted photo from Huff - Warner Access Area
      Jun. 26, 2023

      Huff - Warner Access Area

      Not at all what I expected

      Clean and well kept campground. The Monona County has raised the bar. 5 concrete pads with gravel on the rest. Level and well spaced sites. Located far enough from the interstate to avoid any traffic noise River barges were unloading next to the campground when we were here.

    • Charlie B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Riverfront Campground — Ponca State Park
      May. 20, 2023

      Riverfront Campground — Ponca State Park

      Tentrr site saves the day

      We booked a last minute stay in a Tentrr canvas tent. It came with a portable toilet, chairs, mattress and bed frame. We were thankful to have booked it due to the torrential downpour all night. We stayed in Riverview sites and were right on the river. Gorgeous view and glamorous site. You do have to carry your gear about 25ish yards down a bit of an incline.

    • S U.
      Camper-submitted photo from Riverfront Campground — Ponca State Park
      May. 12, 2023

      Riverfront Campground — Ponca State Park

      Beautiful place!

      So much to do on site. Miles of trails! My family did 7 miles. Wonderful views of 3 states. Along the Missouri River. Lovely welcome center with puzzles and games. Beautiful cabins that are responsibly priced and have fun names.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwood Cove Park Campground
      Apr. 24, 2023

      Cottonwood Cove Park Campground

      Very disappointing

      This is a city run campground. We had reserved a site and paid with the city. When we arrived there was no host, no access to the bathhouse, and no running water. No one answered at city hall; it was Sunday. I dont know why no one could have call us about the water turnoff on Friday.



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