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Best Equestrian Sites Near Woodburn, IA (7)
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Nine Eagles State Park Campground
Davis City, Iowa6 Reviews14 Photos24 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$12 / night
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Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park
Lake Red Rock, Iowa5 Reviews41 PhotosThe equestrian campground features both electric and non-electric sites also. A modern shower building, horse stalls, hitching rails and a 100 foot by 200 foot riding arena are available.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
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Lucas Primitive Campground — Stephens State Forest
Be the first to review!Lucas, Iowa5 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
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Singing Mesa Ranch
Be the first to review!Lucas, Iowa1 SaveAt Singing Mesa Ranch, our goal is to be your favorite spot for horse boarding, camping and hitting the trails. Our focus is to create an inviting but small and quiet destination where family is welcome, folks respect each other and you can unwind. You don't have to have a horse to stay with us! Established in 2015, we have slowly built a small campground, opened our indoor stall barn, outdoor pens and uncovered paddocks to our campers and as a horse motel. We have a 60x90 insulated indoor arena, a heated stall barn with up to 8 stalls and a wash rack. We have 16 miles of maintained trails and acres of space to blaze your own path. In 2022, we added the outdoor arena which is 100x220 with cattle roping chutes and return. Looking for a travel stop while traveling through Iowa, we are 20 minutes East from I-35 at Osceola, 20 minutes South of Indianola and right on Hwy 65. Stop by with your camper or LQ and horses and stay the night with us. Our facilities are open year round.
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Equestrian
- Showers
$15 - $75 / night
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Madison County Fairground Campground
Winterset, Iowa1 Review3 Photos8 SavesThe Madison County Fairgrounds is a great place to camp during the fair or throughout the rest of the camping season. From tents to motorhomes, it is accommodating to everyone's needs. Non-Fair Camping
The Madison County Fairgrounds camp site is open April 1 to November 1, except during the fair. The pricing and rules for dates outside of the county fair week can be found on the link at the bottom of the page. Reservations are not available during this period, but if you are interested in camping please call Matt Porter at (641) 728-4750.
Fair Camping
Camping at the fairgrounds during the Madison County Fair allows participants to stay close to the action while having a comfortable place to rest. See the following link for more specific information about fair-time camping regulations. Contact Chance Dullard at 515-468-5034 if you would like more information.
NOTE: No campers, reserved or non-reserved, can be on the fairgrounds before 6:00 pm on the Saturday before the start of the fair. A charge of $50 per day will be given to those who violate this rule.
- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$11 - $105 / night
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Dallas County Fairgrounds
Dallas Center, Iowa1 Review11 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Double E LLC Camping
Be the first to review!Knoxville, Iowa8 PhotosLocated one mile North of Knoxville on a quite dead-end road. It is 2 miles from the Knoxville Iowa Racetrack, 4 miles from Elk Rock Equestrian Park, 4 miles from Red Rock public boat launch. Site has 50/30 amp. receptacles, and water hook. Traveling with your horses there is a fenced in accommodation for them next to the camp site. There is a shared firepit, and additional outside sitting.
We do have a bunk house for additional sleeping with 2 separate rooms with air and queens size beds, you can rent separately or together. There is additional seating area in front. These units have no water or plumbing.
- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- RVs
- Equestrian
- Trash
$50 / night
Recent Equestrian Reviews In Woodburn
13 Reviews of 7 Woodburn Campgrounds
Nine Eagles State Park Campground
Campsites
Facilities are available and very convenient and comfortable. Nice lake to swim and fish. Absolutely beautiful park and really nice trails. Thanks, Tina
Madison County Fairground Campground
Cost Effective, all hook ups,great long term
I stayed at this campground from August until November 13 in my pull behind camper.
Water,gas and Sewer was $15 daily,$105 weekly, and$420 monthly. Prices go up to $120 weekly when it gets cold. Shower house was shut down for COVID and shuts down in winter.
Tenting is cheaper$11
No ground fires allowed.
Friendly,helpful hosts on site.
Close to the Bridges,John Wayne sites,lauandromat,and grocery stores.
You might get a view of bridesmaids and grooms at the fairgrounds on the weekend heading to a wedding in the fairground building, nice to see during my work COVID isolation.
When the trees get big and fill in and COVID is over and the shower house is open it will be 4 stars.
Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park
Nice Quiet Campground
We stayed in the Elk Rock Equestrian campground and it was so peaceful and beautiful. The facilities were clean.
Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park
Busy
This is a really busy boat ramp but the campground is pretty big and open. The boat ramp is the closest one to mile long bridge. It also has a cleaning station and restroom available.
The campgrounds are very clean. There are lots of trails around the area.
It’s also a great place if you like to go horse back riding with lots of trails that go near the water.
There are camp hosts to help answer questions. There are also firewood bundles available to purchase for $4. The bathrooms and showers are very clean.
Dallas County Fairgrounds
Adel Iowa
Clean, economical, and friendly staff
Nine Eagles State Park Campground
Overall nice park
Nice park, a little run down, but there's a new park ranger in town who is trying to fix it up. New rental cabin almost finished, clean beach, boat ramp and fishing. Clean spacious bathrooms, nice playground for the kids and a really cool equestrian section. No store, no wood so get what you need before you get here.
Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park
Nice hikes
We went in the chillier months so the park definitely was not at its most scenic as it probably usually is. The hikes throughout the woods were quite nice and eventually loop around at least the one we were on did). They have a ginormous and steep boat landing with a large parking lot. The water looked pretty nice, although is was quite low at the time. The best part about the trip was the eagles. We must have been there at just the right time, because lined all through the trees along the lakes edge were eagles upon eagles. I'd say we saw about 70 bald eagles perched in the tress. It was really a beautiful sight. Aside from the park, it's pretty close to pella, which is a nice historic Dutch town. Good food and bars there to check out! Would visit again, but when it's warmer!
Nine Eagles State Park Campground
A quiet getaway
We arrived on Thursday evening. After a short debate we opted to pay the extra money for an electric site - based solely on the fact that the water wasn't turned on in the basic site loop (we later discovered it was also off at the swimming beach).
At a guess the basic sites aren't used much as they seemed less kept than the electric sites. Finding a place to pitch a tent in the electric loop was a challenge but we did find one that had enough level grass. Site 4 - close to the water spigot and a modest walk to the bathroom/showerhouse.
Though it was definitely busier come Friday night not all the sites were full and most seemed to be retired or semi-so with grandkids. No party atmosphere - which is what we happened to be looking for this trip.
A nice, quiet place to spend a weekend away with Amish country store a close distance by.
Nine Eagles State Park Campground
excellent
Wonderful area for horses. Great trials.
Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park
Horse camp
We really wnjoyed riding the trails here. Good facilities for our horses.
Nine Eagles State Park Campground
UPDATE: Nine Eagles has some upgrades
Update: I returned to nine eagles this year with our Boy Scout Troop. They have spent some money since I was last here building new pavilions and updating some of the equipment. The group site still doesn't have restroom facilities but it is not to far to walk to a bathroom. The grounds are well kept and the camp host is really friendly. This campground remains a solid four stars. I highly recommend it.
Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park
Elk Rock is convenient for boating and horseback riding at Lake Red Rock
I stayed at Elk Rock State Park with my son and his Boy Scout troop. The weather was perfect that night and we were able to have a nice fire. The next day we broke down our tents pretty quickly because of the rain.
We obviously stayed in the group campsite, but the campground is big with lots of trees and good facilities. It even has an equestrian part of the campground for you horse lovers.
Lake Red Rock is really close so it is a great place to stay the night and then pull your boat down to the lake for some fun on the water. Iowa doesn't have any mountains but it makes up for it with a lot of green scenery and some wonderful activities like horseback riding and boating for the family.
This is a very good state park and campground.
Nine Eagles State Park Campground
Nine Eagles - Youth Campground
Nine Eagles is near Lamoni, Iowa near the Iowa-Missouri border right off of Interstate 35. I camped here with my son and his Boy Scout troop in the youth group part of the campground. I can't speak for the rest of the park's camping facilities, but the youth group site is a large open space surrounded by tall trees. The grass is well maintained and the campsite is clean and beautiful. There are not any bathroom facilities at the campsite which is why I give it four instead of five stars, but the park is beautiful and a peaceful place to camp. I wish I would have had my camera with me to take some pictures to share.
Guide to Woodburn
Camping near Woodburn, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful parks and campgrounds that cater to different camping styles. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a family-friendly spot, there are plenty of options to explore.
What to do:
- Hiking and Trails: Many campgrounds have trails for hiking. For example, at Walnut Woods State Park Campground, you can find walking trails that are well-maintained and offer plenty of shade. One camper mentioned, "The park was nice and well maintained with walking trails."
- Fishing and Swimming: If you enjoy fishing, Honey Creek State Park Campground is a great spot. One visitor noted, "The boat ramp is large with several docks to assist loading and unloading."
- Exploring Local History: Check out the covered bridges near Winterset City Park. A reviewer said, "Nice city park campground close to lots of covered bridges and other things to see."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-kept bathrooms and campsites. At Pammel County Park, one reviewer stated, "The bathrooms were immaculate and the firewood was a gem at $10 for a wagon full!"
- Spacious Sites: Many campers enjoy the space between sites. A visitor at Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites are pretty well spaced with lots of grass and some trees in between."
- Quiet Atmosphere: Campers looking for peace will find it at places like Nine Eagles State Park Campground. One camper shared, "A nice, quiet place to spend a weekend away."
What you should know:
- Site Size: Some campgrounds have smaller sites. A camper at Walnut Woods State Park Campground noted, "The pad was a little small but fit our camper fine."
- Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds require reservations, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Pammel County Park mentioned, "If you don't reserve a site at the beginning of the year, you are out of luck."
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A reviewer at Honey Creek Resort said, "There is no speed limit sign going into the campground."
Tips for camping with families:
- Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds or swimming areas. At Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground, one camper mentioned, "The lake is beautiful and the path around it is in great shape!"
- Plan for Bugs: Bring bug spray, especially in wooded areas. A camper at Honey Creek State Park Campground advised, "Use bug spray because the ticks are bad."
- Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can keep kids happy. A visitor at Winterset City Park noted, "It was a good value for full hookup sites."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Hookups: Make sure your site has the right hookups for your RV. A camper at Walnut Woods State Park Campground mentioned, "Most sites feature 20/30/50 electric, a fire ring and a picnic table."
- Be Mindful of Space: Some sites are close together, so be prepared for that. A reviewer at Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground said, "Spots to the north of the site are pretty tight and have very little grass."
- Internet Access: If you need to stay connected, check the reception. A camper at Pammel County Park noted, "AT&T cell service was excellent throughout."
Camping near Woodburn, Iowa, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin. Enjoy the great outdoors!
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