Top Tent Camping near Thor, IA
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Best Tent Sites Near Thor, IA (5)
2. Ambrose Call State Park
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4. Bessman-Kemp Park
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5. Whispering Oaks RV Park
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Recent Tent Reviews In Thor
164 Reviews of 5 Thor Campgrounds
Pat F.
Guide
Don 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
- RRyan S.Guide
Dows Pool Park & Campground
Shady, quiet campground with electric & water hookups and a dump station
I only drove through here I did not camp. It was quiet and the sites were shaded. I saw water, electricity and a picnic table at every site. The pads are gravel and very level.
You can easily bike into town.
There is a dump station.
I had 3 bars of Verizon 4G which provided 70 down and 12 up.
On T-mobile I had 5 bars of 5G and 100 down and 7 up.
- JJanet K.Guide
Clear Lake State Park
Nice but crowded campground
Nice campground with grassy pull thru sites. But very close together. If full, you would have no privacy. Fortunately, it was 1/4 full, so no problem. Bathrooms clean, nice warm showers! Nice beach, lots to do. Would be a fun place if you don’t mind camping next to neighbors!
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Alden riverview campground
15$! Alden Riverview Campground
30/50/110 power. Drinking water and dump onsite but not on sites. Wifi! Hot showers, playground,boat launch,fire pits,grills,good camp host.town is right there 2 bars and restaurants. Gas station I think was 8 blocks up to the right. Been hard to find all this for 15 bucks a day!
Pam H.
Traveler
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.
- jjeremy K.Traveler
Lizard Creek Ranch Camping
Great place to stay
Very nice park with a nice restaurant and many things to do in the area. Very pretty and taken care of.
Becky M.GuideClear Lake State Park
Great State Park
This is our second time camping at the Clear Lake State Park. The park is clean, the shower house is nice. It’s hard to control the temperature in the showers, too hot for little kids to stand directly in the water. The playground was fun for the kids, nice beach access! Limited full hook up sites. I wish there were more full hook ups that you could reserve. Paved roads are great for bike riding. Great shaded spots. DNR cruises the park daily which is nice to see.
- RRichard &.Guide
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.
- VVictoriaScout
Clear Lake State Park
Nice place
Overall nice place to stay. We stay each year with family so there are about 4 of our campers all there together.distance between sites can be wide or narrow depending on which site you’re on.
Pros: Clean/well maintained, easy short path through the trees to get to the beach, sturdy picnic tables all around, long “driveway” for campsite
Cons: pads are gravel and not very level, pads are very narrow, beyond the trees on one side of the campground is a major road so you’ll hear cars passing by, not a lot of restroom/bathhouses
- Becky M.Guide
Clear Lake State Park
Very clean park!
We spent 4 days here and the park is a busy place! Very clean!!!!! Dump station was easy access! We were right by the shower houses. Check in and out was simple. We made our reservations online. The park had paved roads, great for bike riding, playground was a hit! The sunset was gorgeous in the evenings at the beach! We will be back!
- Jeannie D.Guide
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.Guide
Spring Lake County Park
Family Tradition
We love to return here every year!
Recently updated two-way fresh-fill/santiary dump station. There is Ice Cube Consessions and the skating rink from Memorial Day through Labor Day every year. Great long-term hosts really make this park feel like going home.
- Jeannie D.Guide
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.Guide
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.Guide
Brushy Creek State Recreation Area North Equestrian Campground
GREAT lake!
I like beach camp, but I LOVE north equestrian camp. Wish the boxes accomodated my rig. It's easy in spring or fall, we can get by with 30 amps. If you need 50 amps, you're going to want to head to the Beach Camp.
- Jeannie D.Guide
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.Guide
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.Guide
Ledges State Park
It's okay
Great vibes. Camp's pretty far from the bones of the park, but the hike's relatively plesant. Cell coverage is terrible out here, and there is no WIFI to help keep people connected.
- Jeannie D.Guide
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.Scout
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
- ddariohillScout
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Clear Lake State Park
Great spot
We love coming to Clear Lake! The campgrounds are always very well kept, bathrooms very clean! Easy access to the lake, and the town has so much to do during the summer months!
- aamandaScout
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?
- JJohnScout
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!
- GGary H.Scout
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.
Guide to Thor
Camping near Thor, Iowa, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature and make lasting memories.
What to do
- Hiking and Biking: There are plenty of trails to explore. At Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground, one camper mentioned, "The hiking is so good, it'd be silly to worry about much of anything down here." The scenic trails are perfect for both hiking and biking.
- Fishing and Boating: Many campgrounds, like Briggs Woods Park, offer access to lakes and rivers. A visitor shared, "Boone River, Briggs Woods Lake good for paddling with rentals available, fishing, beach."
- Playgrounds and Family Activities: Campgrounds like North Equestrian Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area have playgrounds for kids. One review noted, "There was also a nice playground for the kids surrounded by a well-maintained, large, grassy area."
What campers like
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-kept restrooms and shower facilities. A visitor at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground said, "Clean restrooms & shower stalls. Water. Playground."
- Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Briggs Woods Park mentioned, "Very quiet park, we stayed in the back. We had water/power but no sewer hookup."
- Natural Beauty: Campers love the scenic views. One reviewer at Little Wall Lake County Park said, "Spacious sites along a gorgeous lake..quiet..wish every campground was this nice!"
What you should know
- Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A camper at Kennedy County Park noted, "There is no cell service provider that functions in this park."
- Reservations Recommended: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A visitor at Beeds Lake State Park mentioned, "You can reserve a spot by going online, though they do keep some as FCFS."
- Wildlife Encounters: Be prepared for wildlife sightings. A camper at Pilot Knob State Park shared, "Got to see turtles laying eggs and deer were all around."
Tips for camping with families
- Look for Kid-Friendly Amenities: Choose campgrounds with playgrounds and open spaces. At North Equestrian Campground, one reviewer said, "There was also a nice playground for the kids."
- Plan for Activities: Bring bikes or kayaks for family fun. A camper at Spring Lake County Park mentioned, "Bike/hiking trail, disc golf, kayak/paddle boat rentals, swimming beach."
- Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand makes it easier to enjoy the outdoors. A visitor at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground noted, "If you have anything you'd like to listen to or watch, download it before going in."
Tips from RVers
- Check Hookup Availability: Make sure your chosen campground has the right hookups for your RV. A camper at Briggs Woods Park said, "Site with full hook-ups was only $30."
- Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have close sites. A visitor at Pilot Knob State Park mentioned, "The sites are somewhat modest in size and the one-way roads are narrow and unmarked."
- Bring Extra Supplies: Since some campgrounds lack amenities, it's good to have extra water and food. A camper at Eagle City County Park noted, "The grounds are peaceful and there's lots of great plant and flower spotting."
Camping near Thor, Iowa, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a family getaway or a peaceful retreat.
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