A mile west of Jefferson, Trailside Campground sits on municipal land near the Raccoon River. This drive-in facility provides basic amenities including restrooms, showers, and picnic tables at each site. The campground charges $10 per night and welcomes pets throughout the property.
Municipal management keeps trash service regular and maintains the facilities year-round. The riverside location puts campers close to water access, though specific recreation details depend on seasonal conditions. For a different setting, Greene County Henderson Park offers an alternative 1.5 miles south with additional county park amenities.
Description
Trailside 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
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTrailside Campground is located in Iowa near Jefferson
Coordinates
42.01268254310396 N
94.36696420225691 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Showers
- Toilets
- Pets
Drive Time
- 37 min from Ames, IA
- 1 hr 4 min from Des Moines, IA
- 2 hrs 5 min from Sioux City, IA
- 2 hrs 6 min from Omaha, NE
