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Best Equestrian Sites Near Wyoming, IA (8)

    Camper-submitted photo from Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

    1.

    Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

    29 Reviews
    114 Photos
    106 Saves
    Dundee, Iowa

    Located about an hour’s drive north of Cedar Rapids, Backbone State Park is Iowa’s oldest state park. Established in 1920, it was named for a narrow limestone ridge—the Devil’s Backbone—along the Maquoketa River. At its founding, it was one of the largest state parks in the U.S. to offer camping, picnicking and hiking opportunities. Since that time, the park has expanded to 2,100 acres—almost double its original size—and offers even more opportunities for locals and visitors to get outdoors and enjoy some time in nature. Whether it’s wandering the woods, fishing on a quiet creek, lounging by the lake, or just napping in shade under a swinging hammock, there’s something for everyone here.

    The two campgrounds at Backbone State Park offers 125 campsites for tent and RV campers. The large South Lake Campground has nearly 100 sites, about half with electrical hookups, with flush toilets and showers. The smaller Six Pines Campground has 27 primitive tent sites with vault toilets. Most sites are open and grassy, but there are plenty of shade trees around. Both locations have drinking water faucets and trash receptacles; a dump station is located at the South Lake Campground. The park also offers a few 1- and 2-bedroom cabins for those visiting sans tent or RV; bedding not provided. Many sites and facilities are ADA accessible. A small store in the park sells bait, firewood and some concessions. Reservations are accepted, but some sites are held open for first-come, first-served campers. Seasonal campsite rates range from $6–$16/night; cabins range from $50–$100/night.

    There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy at Backbone State Park. The park features several playgrounds, picnic areas, an outdoor auditorium, and a museum. More than 21 miles of multiuse trails explore the woods and waterways within the park. Taking a hike or ride is the best way to see some of the park’s natural rock features, including the Stone Arch, Balance Rock, and the Devil’s Backbone. In winter, many of these trails are open for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Swimming, paddling and boating can be enjoyed on Backbone Lake, with kayak and canoe rentals available from the park, and angers can fish for trout on the creek out of Richmond Springs. And rock climbers will find several challenging routes on the park’s many limestone cliffs.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park

    3.

    Scott County Park

    11 Reviews
    47 Photos
    51 Saves
    Eldridge, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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      4.

      Wanatee Park (formerly Squaw Creek)

      5 Reviews
      33 Saves
      Marion, Iowa
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access

      $23 - $33 / night

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        5.

        Wakpicada Natural Area

        1 Review
        10 Saves
        Central City, Iowa
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Tents
        • Equestrian
        • Trash
        Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park- South East Corner Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park- South East Corner Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park- South East Corner Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park- South East Corner Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park- South East Corner Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park- South East Corner Campground

        6.

        Scott County Park- South East Corner Campground

        3 Reviews
        25 Photos
        Long Grove, Iowa

        Map: https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/pages/20220404_TEAS_Brochure_16x24_0.pdf

        Access to the Equestrian area is one half mile east of the park entrance on 270th Street. A Scott County Recycling Station is located in the equestrian area parking lot.

        A registration and information office is located at the south entrance off of 270th St. Open late April through mid-October. Select campgrounds/campsites are designated as "Reservable". All other sites are rented on a first-come-first-serve only basis. Please have your site number and identification with you when you register. Campground Hosts are located at each campground to assist you. Senior citizen (62 and over) and County resident discounts available. Concessions and firewood for sale. Gift Cards for sale - they make great presents and can be used anywhere in the Scott County park system. NOTE: All park gates are locked and no visitors allowed after closing time.

        • Pets
        • Phone Service
        • RVs
        • Tents
        • Group
        • Equestrian

        $15 / night

        Camper-submitted photo from Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area - Main Camping
        Camper-submitted photo from Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area - Main Camping
        Camper-submitted photo from Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area - Main Camping
        Camper-submitted photo from Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area - Main Camping
        Camper-submitted photo from Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area - Main Camping
        Camper-submitted photo from Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area - Main Camping

        7.

        Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area - Main Camping

        4 Reviews
        37 Photos
        13 Saves
        West Liberty, Iowa

        The Main Campground at the Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area has the following amenities

        · 24 camping spurs

        · Electrical hookups

        · Modern restrooms and showers

        · Drinking water

        · Dump station

        · Firewood

        · Playground

        · Campground host

        Campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, and on-site parking. Campsites are $20 per night. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. No reservations are taken.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access

        $15 - $20 / night

        Camper-submitted photo from Loud Thunder Forest Preserve- Horse Corral Campgrounds
        Camper-submitted photo from Loud Thunder Forest Preserve- Horse Corral Campgrounds
        Camper-submitted photo from Loud Thunder Forest Preserve- Horse Corral Campgrounds
        Camper-submitted photo from Loud Thunder Forest Preserve- Horse Corral Campgrounds
        Camper-submitted photo from Loud Thunder Forest Preserve- Horse Corral Campgrounds
        Camper-submitted photo from Loud Thunder Forest Preserve- Horse Corral Campgrounds

        8.

        Loud Thunder Forest Preserve- Horse Corral Campgrounds

        1 Review
        8 Photos
        5 Saves
        Illinois City, Illinois

        Primitive area with water & 20 amp electrical service and RV pads with water, electricity and sewer hook-ups.

        Camp the way you like. We understand that some people like to pitch a tent and cook over an open fire, and others just don’t. That’s okay with us because we have campsites for both. The only restriction is that equestrians must utilize the designated sites within the Horse Corral campground, all others may utilize any campsite of their choosing regardless of their camping unit. Only one camping unit is allowed per site, "children's tents are considered a camping unit".

        District policy does not allow staff to issue refunds of any kind on reservations or the relocation/switching of reserved sites, reservations require a two-night minimum.

        All campers must secure a camping permit and check-in (reservation or no reservation) at the Park Office before they set-up camp.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access

        $20 - $26 / night


      Recent Equestrian Reviews In Wyoming

      57 Reviews of 8 Wyoming Campgrounds


      • Camper-submitted photo from Wanatee Park (formerly Squaw Creek)
        July 26, 2024

        Wanatee Park (formerly Squaw Creek)

        Great location and amenities

        I loved this campground. There are a variety of sites to choose from, nice trees, and a beautiful wildflower field to walk through. Bathrooms are stationed without so it’s never a far walk and the shower house was really nice. You can hear the highway, but overall the campground was very quiet.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Wanatee Park (formerly Squaw Creek)
        May 2, 2024

        Wanatee Park (formerly Squaw Creek)

        Very well kept and quiet campground.

        This is a newer campground so is a mixture of mature and young trees. It is very clean and well cared for. Lots of opportunity to ride the numerous bike trails nearby and hike in wanatee park and nearby pinicon. The Cedar river and the wapsicon for fishing. This area has something for everyone.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park
        August 24, 2023

        Scott County Park

        Large campsite with the modern ameneties

        This park is pretty huge so make sure you know which campground you’re going to. The sites here are all shaded (at least in the Pine Grove section I was in). I was next to a large shower house that had plenty of hot water and everything was super clean. The park staff were very friendly and helped me get to the campsite I needed. Beware that if you come after 10pm, there is no way to pay for your spot so you’d have to choose a random spot and come back the next morning to pay.

        The sites themselves are HUGE and some of them would accommodate the largest camping rigs you could imagine. Everything in Pine Grove is 50 amp. There are playgrounds for your kids to play in. Cell service was excellent for Verizon and AT&T. Not sure about T Mobile. 60mbps down and 16 up for AT&T.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park
        May 25, 2023

        Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

        Just stunning

        This campground was large. The lake reminded me of a puzzle I did with my grandma as a kid. It was fall, and it was just gorgeous. There was a wedding the weekend we were there, but we were lucky to explore the tower the day prior. The nearby communities offer ameneties, which were needed as I sprained a knee hiking the backbone trail my third go. Absolutely adored the weekend we spent here. Wonderful neighbors, great spacious, level sites. I want to say we had electric only, and service was definitely spotty in most areas of camp. We used Verizon, and could not hulu.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park
        April 9, 2023

        Scott County Park

        Well kept campground + peaceful/quiet

        Beautiful, spacious and quiet campground. Park rangers and staff are so kind and respectful of keeping the areas cleaned up and cared for! Lots of tree shade for picnicking, hiking trails, and even a pool! Bathrooms were always stocked and cleaned, plus they have HOT SHOWERS! Woohoo! Such a wonderful time at Scott County Park! Can’t beat it! :D

      • Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park
        July 21, 2022

        Scott County Park

        Just a quiet one night stay

        We needed to stay in Davenport area for the night (traveling from South Dakota to Maryland) and the reviews were high so we stopped here. Did not disappoint- very quiet, huge lot, clean and manicured, large bathhouse. Next time, we will hopefully stay for longer so we can try out the amenities!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park- South East Corner Campground
        July 11, 2022

        Scott County Park- South East Corner Campground

        Small County primitive equestrian cg

        Site has hard surface for vehicle/trailer, table, grill, non potable water, outhouse, tie-up, trails, shade trees. Located in SE corner of Scott County Park. Firewood, ice, concessions can be found in main park along with pool, golf, Pride Lake for fishing and paddling. Historical Pioneer Village is located at north end of main park.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park
        August 21, 2021

        Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

        Two campgrounds to enjoy at Backbone State Park

        Backbone State Park is unlike any other place in Iowa, having geological features uncommon in Iowa.

        There are two campgrounds. I have camped in both:

        Modern Campground: This is a large, modern campground with all of the standard amenities found in a modern campground… electric hookups, flush toilets, water. I have camped here twice, both times in my travel trailer. Overall, it is a nice campground with decent space in between campers, however, I tend to avoid it during the busier summer and fall colors seasons.

        Primitive Campground: This is my favorite at Backbone for camping, especially in the autumn after the leaves have fallen off of the trees. As this campground is non-electric, there are not many people camping after it turns colder. I have spent many nights there alone in the primitive campground, watching RVs pull in and then leave after realizing that it has no hookups.

        Nearby trout fishing: Backbone is home to one of the more popular trout streams in Iowa. The fishing is easy as most of the fish are stocked (April-October). Still, it is an enjoyable fishing trip as the stream itself is mostly rocks and gravel, with several deep holes. The water is cold and clear.

        Other activities: Hiking is very popular in Backbone. I have also seen rock climbing and rappelling. There are some nice spots away from the trout stream for wading and a little swimming. Backbone State Park also has a small lake with a swimming area and boat rentals during the summer. Several nice cabins are available for those who do not want to camp.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park
        August 10, 2021

        Scott County Park

        West Lake Park- Great Place to Park!

        Enjoyed almost 2 weeks at West Lake Park, part of the Scott County, IA park system. Helpful staff, park rangers make daily patrols, nice spots, many with shade trees & decent room. There are numerous walking trails & is minutes away from the heart of downtown. Overall, a great RV parking experience & would return back again!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park
        August 6, 2021

        Scott County Park

        Beautiful Scenery, Well Maintained, A Lot To Do!!!

        We stayed in the Pine Grove Campground, Lot #15 from Sunday, July 25, 2021 - Wednesday, August 4, 2021. This campground is electric hookup only. On our site we were able to just fit our camper and truck with not a whole lot of extra room but other sites had a longer driveways able to accommodate a larger rig. We have a 25' camper for reference. We absolutely loved camping here!

        The campgrounds are well maintained. Cleaning Day is Monday... they come around to clean the bathrooms and refill products, empty the dumpsters, and clean out the fire pits. 

        We did not get any pictures of the bathrooms but they are very clean, 4 toilet stalls and 3 showers. The only issue I had with the shower was it was just a stall... not much room to put your clothes and towel, but they did provide a shower caddy to put your soaps and such on. I ended up using a bag I could hang on the hook provided on the door to keep my stuff dry while showering. 

        The campground was pretty quiet and sparse until Friday rolled around and it filled up fast! All but one site was full! Everyone was very friendly and there were a ton of kids that were playing and riding around on their bikes. It was fun to watch everyone having a good time! 

        The park is very well patrolled by the Park Rangers, you see them driving around all the time to check and make sure everything is in order. 

        We rode around on our electric bikes, strolling through the campgrounds, stopping at the lake to take in the view, stopping at the memorial to check it out. The roads are slightly narrow, just enough for 2 cars to pass each other so make sure you are looking out while riding your bike. We also did one of the hiking trails. It was a nice trail just big enough for one person (or person on a bike) to walk through so you have to walk in a single file line. We also stopped at the Pioneer Village to check it out. They do expect you to leave a $2 donation per adult and $1 donation per child, but this is based on the honor system. You put your money in a little lock box. It was very cool to see how things were done back then! We would definitely recommend stopping by, and definitely stop in the ice-cream shop and get a cone!

        The pool was open while we were there but we did not partake. It was really hot out so the pool was packed! It looks really nice from the road, it has 2 water slides and a small child area fashioned similar to a splash park.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Wanatee Park (formerly Squaw Creek)
        July 19, 2021

        Wanatee Park (formerly Squaw Creek)

        A Gem in Linn County, IA

        We camped at this park for 9 nights with W/E on site with a dump upon exit/entrance.  Our site was unlevel but was able to get the RV right with tri-levelers.  The sites are very spacious with some shade, a fire ring, and picnic table provided.  The nearest grocery store was within 5 miles.  The bathhouse and showers were clean with lots of hot water.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park
        June 25, 2021

        Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

        Endless trails, cool cliffs, quiet atmosphere

        I have been to Backbone a few times, this spot is one of my friends and I’d favorite. There is no through traffic so it’s quiet. Tons of trails, specifically the spot we camped at was right by the trail so we had easy access. The sites are big so you can camp far back and keep the vehicles at the front. I was able to fly my drone here and it produced some amazing footage, check the descriptions you are interested!

        The bathrooms weren’t the greatest, and their aren’t any showers near the site we stayed at, so be ready to be dirty for a couple of days.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park
        June 1, 2021

        Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

        Gorgeous state park!

        To start off, Backbone State Park is one of the most gorgeous parks I’ve ever visited. It’s so beautiful, with plenty of challenging and scenic trails and lots of wildlife. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars is the campgrounds (we stayed at Six Pines). I’ll go into more detail below.

        Pros -Great trails, hikers will find much to love here -Beautiful scenery -Six Pines is all primitive campsites, which is nice for us tent campers who prefer quiet, natural environments -Six Pines sites are fairly spacious -Decent fishing -Lots of in-park attractions (the cave, old fish hatchery, etc.)

        Cons -Six Pines is a big, flat loop, which means not much privacy and the sounds bounce all around. -With the playground in the middle Six Pines can get quite noisy -The sound reverberations at Six Pines means you can hear everything going on in your neighbors’ tents at night -Not much for modern bathrooms around the park -The trails are not well marked, the maps are largely inaccurate. Expect to find random, well-worn forks in trails without seeing them on the map -The trails could use some maintenance. There were plenty of downed trees blocking paths, a few that seem to have been there for quite some time. -Sites at the South Lake campground seem small, the place looked packed in like sardines with not much space between tents or campers

      • Camper-submitted photo from Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park
        May 23, 2021

        Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

        Many things to do here

        Backbone is a very diverse area. There are miles of trails. Is hiking your thing? What about equestrian? Maybe mountain bike trails? You can even take the family for a nice leisurely walk on the easier trails. Exploring is fun at this park because there is so much to see. The Trout stream was busy the weekend we were there. You might even want to play a round of Gulf. We have solar on our trailer so we stayed in the Six Pines campground and it was beautiful. We listened to the night animals for hours.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park
        April 30, 2021

        Scott County Park

        Awesome for camping and trails

        This has always been a nice and well maintained park. Although theres a small "lake" here, Ive never had great luck catching much. Pool is nice and updated. Park rangers are always frequently present and patrolling. This a great park for camping and walking trails.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park
        April 15, 2021

        Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

        Great, amazing, fun, family oriented!

        Great scenery and views! Fun trails, great beach, lighthouse, boat docks, cabins, caves, and much more. Absolutely loved this place! Had a blast got lots of great pics and memories! Loved the trails but most of all the amazing views/scenery! Fun family oriented park!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park
        September 27, 2020

        Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

        Many different camping options

        There are two campgrounds at this park (the first state park in Iowa): a primitive one and a “modern” one. The primitive one (Six Pine) only has a pit toilet and each site has a fire grate and a picnic table. The modern campground (South Lake) has 30 amp, 50 amp, and tent sites. The electric sites are very close together (too close for our liking) so we opted for a tent site. We were in a loop with about six sites, and while the site size was generous and spaced a decent distance apart, there was no delineation between sites and no specific place to park your vehicle (and you cannot park on the road). These sites were also decidedly bumpy and not level; it took us about 15 minutes of maneuvering our van around to find a reasonably level spot. 

        The restrooms were six separate rooms, each complete with toilet, sink, and shower; they were clean. 

        We drove around the park and saw the balanced rock (meh) and I walked the short distance to the mouth of the cave. There was good signage to find the cave but once there, no information about the cave and its safety (or not) was available so I opted not to explore its dark and wet interior! There are seven trails in the park; the East Lake trail was a treat to hike. It hugs the lake for about two miles and while you can veer off onto the Bluebird Trail, I enjoyed hiking out and back for a different view. You can also hike from the South Lake campground to the beach– about a mile but the trail does start and stop, and you have to walk on the road for a bit. You can rent kayaks, canoes, and paddleboats but we did not take advantage of this. We also did not swim so I cannot speak to the quality of the lake (other reviewers took issue with this). There is also a CCC museum, but it was not open while we were there. 

        We stayed one night which was sufficient for us. It might have been nice to stay longer if we decided to rent kayaks or hike different trails.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park
        September 8, 2020

        Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

        Favorite Iowa Park

        This park is perfect for families or anyone looking for plenty of activities. They have boat rentals, amazing trails, a camp store onsite, a swimming beach and super clean bathrooms. Stayed at tent site #24 in the Southlake Campground, and it was fairly quiet even on a busy holiday weekend.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park
        September 4, 2020

        Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

        Great park!

        I tent camped at Six Pines Campground for 3 nights in August. The park has two campgrounds and this one is non electric with pit toilets and water. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring with a really nice grill. The sites are large and flat and the ones on the outside of the loop are well shaded. Two trails can be accessed from the tent campground - Six Pines trail and West Lake trail. There are two shower houses that you can use at the RV campground but it takes about 15-20 minutes to drive across the park to that campground. The park is very large with about 20 miles of trails. There is a spring fed creek and, if you stay away from the trout fishing area, you can play and wade in the creek. It has a sandy/rocky bottom and sandy banks. It felt wonderful on a hot day. There is a swim beach on the lake but it was closed due to E. coli in the water. There’s a small camp store too. At night in this campground there are no lights except in the registration kiosk so it’s perfect for star gazing. The Field of Dreams movie site is just 45 minutes away and makes for a fun side trip. There is a town about 10 minutes away with a couple restaurants and coffee shops. The Six Pines trail can be taken from the campground to the Backbone trail. The Backbone trail is along a rocky ridge. There are side trails down to the base of the cliffs and lots of rock climbing to do. Very fun to explore the side paths and climb up the rock walls.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park
        August 3, 2020

        Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

        Great bathroom and hiking, awful lake

        We stayed here two nights. That was plenty, although it's not really the park's fault. The lake was super gross, with excessive floating moss (probably a weather issue) and EXCESSIVE goose poop everywhere. The beach was basically unusable, with goose bombs everywhere. It was better when we kayaked, but still gross.

        So why the five stars? 1. The bathrooms were fantastic. 2. The camp site was really nice and plenty of room. 3. The hiking was superb. Felt like we were not in Iowa. 4. The driving through the park was also really great and I will go back this fall to look at leaves. 5. There is a cave you can explore on your own. We did. It's awesome. It's muddy. It's super cool. 6. There are some decent bouldering spots. 7. Cheap, huge bundles of firewood at park entrance. 8. Really friendly at the camp store. 9. Close to Strawberry Point. Go to town to Clayton's Pharmacy and get an old fashioned soda. Fantastic. 10. Close to Edgewood and the Edgewood Locker. Go visit and stock up on meat on the way home.



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