Best Tent Camping near Thor, IA
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Best Tent Sites Near Thor, Iowa (6)
4. Bessman-Kemp Park
Be the first to review!•1 SaveHampton, Iowa- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
5. Whispering Oaks RV Park
Be the first to review!•2 SavesStory City, Iowa- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Picnic Table
6. Trailside Campground
Be the first to review!Jefferson, IowaTrailside Campground is a small tent camping area designed for trail users on the Raccoon River Valley Trail. It is located immediately adjacent to the trail one block south of the Milwaukee Road Depot Trailhead in Jefferson. A shower house is in the camping area. There is a $10 per tent fee to camp here.
- Tent camping for up to 50 tents. - Shower / restroom facility - Picnic shelter - Four blocks from downtown Jefferson- Pets
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Showers
- Toilets
$10 / night
Recent Tent Reviews near Thor, Iowa
177 Reviews of 6 Thor Campgrounds
- Brian W.
Traveler
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
Nice and clean
Nice clean park, if passing through Iowa it's a nice overnight. A little loud if tent camping. Area not large enough to separate hard shell campers and tent campers. Plenty of fly's and mosquitoes, plenty of shade.
- RRandiTraveler
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
Scenic Hiking
Beautiful views, wonderful trails, cramped campground, poor tent camping conditions.
- RRandiTraveler
North Equestrian Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
Wonderful
Great for tent camping, very spacious and grassy sites, clean, grill/fire pit was really very nice. Very clean and modern bathrooms, easy access to water. Hiking trails were well maintained. Can't wait to come again.
- Emily
Guide
Beeds Lake State Park — Beed's Lake State Park
Great Variety!
Good variety of activites to do, with lots of camping sites- including some right next to the lake. We went tent camping and had a great time. Would recommend as a great fishing destination. Also very cool to see the Dam, with a great walking path.
- EmilyGuide
Eldred Sherwood Park
Small, but perfect.
Had a great time tent camping in the primitive area. It was cold so we didn't get to enjoy the water but we did enjoy a nice walk around the lake. The facilities were not open when we were there in late April, but they looked nice from the outsode.
- CCari B.Traveler
Beeds Lake State Park — Beed's Lake State Park
Lovely campground and park
Very well maintained campground in a small but lovely park. Host was very nice and there were lots of open spots on a Saturday in late September. Loved our tent site with a short walk to the lake and clean bathrooms
- Jennifer D.Traveler
Beeds Lake State Park — Beed's Lake State Park
Nice small park
First time at Beeds Lake. Easy access to most sites as many are parallel parking style. Lots of shade on the outer sites, plenty of tent sites as well. Camp hosts were available and helpful. This will be in our list of places to return to.
- April B.
Scout
Ledges State Park Campground
Quiet, low-key hike in camping
Though it’s closed this summer :( - the Ledges State Park campground is a long time favorite of ours. Lots of electrical and non electrical spots and also an entire section of hike-in tent camping that is just a short hike down to a secluded section of the Des Moines River. Secure your food at night or the racoons will dine lavishly on your supplies. :)
- MMitchGuide
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.
Katie J.GuideBeeds Lake State Park — Beed's Lake State Park
Tent sites
Great state park for a quiet weekend trip. Tons of great tent sites, but it seemed like the RV spots were pretty close together. We stayed at #142 and it was the perfect tent location. Right on the water, distanced from our site neighbors, and a sandbar nearby for some fishing. The swimming beach was gross, but the hiking trail was great for an easy walk with kids.
- bblayceeScout
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
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.
Willy W.
RangerLedges State Park Campground
Ledges
Ledges State Park
Ledges is an amazing place. It has so much to do. There are long trails to hike, creeks to play in.
You can bring your tent or RV and camp. The RV camps have water/sewer hookups. The primitive tent sites are usually pretty clean and can get pretty busy on the weekends.
There are lots of bridges that get flooded out and are fun to drive over. Most of the kids like to hang out near them and get splashed.
Its a fantastic place to enjoy the outdoors and especially in the fall. Also if you go to Ames stop at Great Plains pizza company.
Sara S.
LegendLedges State Park Campground
great walk-in site
We went to this state park with family and had a great time. We chose to do a walk-in tent site because my brother in law recommended it. The site was great! It had tons of trees, dirt area to set up tent, and nice grass surrounding it. The fireplace and picnic table we unexpected with a walk-in site, but a good surprise :) We camped mid-October and were pleased to see the modern bathrooms still open too! Loved the canyon drive and it’s fabulous views :) We heard about an awesome bicycling trail that connects this park with another and are already planning a trip to go back and do a bike trip! Excellent experience.
- Roger A.Scout
Siems County Park
Beautiful Park and campground
I stumbled across this Park traveling through and looking for a place to spend the night. I drove in and saw the beautiful lake and the campground so I talked to the camp host, told him I just needed a primitive spots I didn't need electricity or water is it all good just grab a tent site, they are $6 a night and 30 amp electric with water is 15 tonight. And if you rent for 7 days you only pay for 6 and it's a beautiful quiet I'm sure there's fish in the lake you can swim in it's a wonderful place I'm so happy I stumbled across this Jewel
- Wendy P.Scout
Ledges State Park Campground
Beautiful hikes. Prepare for coons.
One of the more beautiful places to camp in Iowa. Awesome hiking trails and really well-shaded campsites. The hike in spots are great if you like privacy and being in the middle of the woods - but you don’t want to be THAT far from your car.
Beware of the raccoons. They’re plentiful and crazy smart here. We had one open our cooler, steal an egg from the cartoon - without disturbing anything else. Honestly, I was impressed! But some of our friends had them rip through their tents to get at food - not as impressive.
Tom S.GuideLedges State Park Campground
Don't fall off the ledge!
One of my favorite locations to camp in Iowa as a Boy Scout growing up was Ledges State Park. Since I hadn't been back in years, I decided to check it out and spend a night camping there. It's close to how I remember it.
The campground has a good picnic area, restrooms, and an excellent trail. It's also inexpensive.
What I enjoy most about this park compared to others in Iowa are the sandstone ledges and the slopes on the trail. There are some excellent views, so make sure your phone has enough battery to take photos (unlike me). I also spent a lot of time off the trail. It isn't too hard to get around. I'm not one who enjoys staying at a park that is mostly flat, so this is definitely a good place in Iowa for me to camp.
If you are looking for a cool place to camp within an hour of Des Moines, you should seriously consider this park.
- Abby F.Traveler
Smith Lake County Park
Tent Hill
This campground has RV sites along the edge with all the tents on a hill by the lake. Every time we go camping here we make a new friend, get some great camping recipes. There is a beach near the camping area and another one for the park. The tent area is nice and big for several tents, but could use a few more trees for shade.
- Mike C.Scout
Ledges State Park Campground
Small Quant and scenic
The views around the park are some of the very best in Iowa. Hiking trails often found you coming face to face with deer who look at you inquisitively. Fun for family as the waters over the roadways are a splash for adults and children alike. It's a hidden gem, just outside Boone Iowa.
Taylor A.Guide
Don Williams Park
Great quiet spot
Very nice campground with a lake to fish and swimming area. Tent and campers access
James M.LegendBriggs Woods Park
Nice CG with lake, river, golf
Stayed in early November. Nice park with standard tent and RV sites. Boone River , Briggs Woods Lake good for paddling with rentals available, fishing, beach, shower house, cabins.
- Mary J.Traveler
Kennedy County Park
Beautiful campground
I can't say enough about Kennedy Memorial County park in Fort Dodge Iowa. Its beautiful well taken care of has a nice playground and access to a beautiful golf course! And FREE WIFI! All for $18.00 a night.
- Dorothy H.Guide
Ledges State Park Campground
Love it
Not something you see a lot of in Iowa. It is well worth a trip to see and explore.
Kent B.GuideLedges State Park Campground
So great
This is the best park in the state of Iowa, so much fun going thru the low water crossings!
- James M.Legend
Don Williams Park
Nice County Park
Camped by tent, basic amenities on-site-fire ring, table, etc. Went kayaking on lake and then on Des Moines River (close by). Nice wildlife areas, hiking, fishing, etc. Pleasant staff.
Pat F.GuideDon Williams Park
Quite and nice
Very quite and nice campground, we camped on top of the hill in tents it was awesome view and potable drinking water next to camp, bathrooms and shower facilities was clean and nice
Fred S.LegendLedges State Park Campground
Loved this state park
Large campground, accommodates RVs & tents. Wooded & open sites. Appear level. Clean restrooms & shower stalls. Water. Playground. Friendly & helpful campground host. 3 bars T-Mobile. Great hiking trails in park.
- EEmma N.Traveler
Eldred Sherwood Park
Hidden gem (in a cornfield)
This is about as "middle of nowhere" as you can get in Iowa 🙂! The campground offers both electric RV sites and primitive sites (with an accompanying bathhouse ~500 feet away)
The park offers a couple nice walking paths both forested and prairie. The lake is small, but I'm told has some good fishing.
Guide to Thor
Tent camping near Thor, Iowa offers a variety of options for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. With several campgrounds nearby, campers can enjoy unique amenities and activities tailored to their preferences.
Tent campers should check out local wildlife areas
- The Big Wall Lake Wildlife Management Area provides a decent spot for those interested in birdwatching and hunting, though water levels can affect the experience.
- At the Devine Wildlife Area, visitors can enjoy a more rustic experience, but be prepared for limited amenities like no firewood or picnic tables.
- The Ambrose A. Call State Park Campground features several trails for hiking, making it a great choice for those who enjoy exploring the outdoors.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunities at Big Wall Lake Wildlife Management Area, where the lake can be a good spot for catching local fish.
- The Ambrose A. Call State Park Campground offers trails that are perfect for hiking and biking, providing a chance to enjoy the scenic beauty of the area.
- For a more laid-back experience, Bessman-Kemp Park allows for campfires and picnics, making it ideal for family gatherings.
Amenities that enhance the camping experience
- Campers at Whispering Oaks RV Park can enjoy electric hookups and sanitary dump facilities, catering to those who prefer a bit more comfort.
- The Bessman-Kemp Park features picnic tables and allows campfires, making it a cozy spot for evening gatherings.
- At the Ambrose A. Call State Park Campground, reservable sites are available, ensuring that campers can secure their spot ahead of time.
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