Northwest Region

Iowa

Go boating, sailing or jet skiing in 's Great Lakes region. Splash in the waves at King's Pointe Waterpark and Resort in Storm Lake.

Visit Le Mars, the "Ice Cream Capital of the World."

Take in the colors of an authentic Dutch tulip festival in Orange City.

Explore the family-friendly Sioux City Art Center and marvel at the Grotto of the Redemption inWest Bend.

CAMPGROUND LOCATIONS:

1. Brushy Creek State Recreation Area Campground

Why We Love This Campground: Brushy Creek is one of Iowa's premier outdoor recreation destinations. At 6,500 acres, it has the largest tracts of public recreation land with a mosaic of native prairie, grassland, timber, riparian and lake habitats.

Max RV Length: 70' # Of Sites: 242 Fee: $9-$19 Address: Lehigh, IA Contact: (515) 543-8298

2. Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground

Why We Love This Campground: Located along the scenic Des Moines River Valley, Dolliver Memorial State Park spreads across 594 acres boasting unique bluffs, canyons, flatlands, ancient Native American mounds and an abundance of exploration opportunities.

Max RV Length: 65' # Of Sites: 19 Fee: $11-$16 Address: 2757 Dolliver Park Ave. Otho, IA Contact: (515) 359-2539

3. Campground

Why We Love This Campground: Elinor Bedell State Park is one of Iowa's newest state parks. It is one of several state areas that make up the Region. It is located on the shore of East Lake Okoboji.

Max RV Length: 70' # Of Sites: 8 Fee: $17-$19 Address: 1619 260th Ave. Spirit Lake, IA Contact: (712) 337-3211

4. Emerson Bay State Recreation Area Campground

Why We Love This Campground: Emerson Bay is located near the Iowa Great Lakes Bike Trail System and is only one mile from the Barney Peterson Nature Trail at .

Max RV Length: 62' # Of Sites: 82 Fee: $11-$19 Address: 3100 Emerson St. Milford, IA Contact: (712) 337-3211

5. Gull Point State Park Campground

Why We Love This Campground: Gull Point is one of several state areas that make up the Iowa Great Lakes Region. The lakes area of northwest Iowa offers a tremendous array of outdoor recreational opportunities, year-round.

Max RV Length: 45' # Of Sites: 104 Fee: $9-$16 Address: 1500 Harpen St. Milford, IA Contact: (712) 337-3211

6. Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

Why We Love This Campground: The annual Lewis and Clark Festival is held in the park in June, celebrating the Lewis and Clark Expedition and reliving the lifestyle of that era. The festival features movies about the 1804 expedition, buck skinners in frontier dress, bluegrass music and historic presentations.

Max RV Length: 65' # Of Sites: 106 Fee: $11-$19 Address: 21914 Park Loop Onawa, IA Contact: (712) 423-2829

7. Marble Beach State Recreation Area Campground

Why We Love This Campground: Marble Beach`s campground is the largest in the Iowa Great Lakes Region. The campground is well shaded and features paved roads, boat ramps, modern restroom and shower facilities, as well as a sanitary dump station.

Max RV Length: 68' # Of Sites: 221 Fee: $9-$16 Address: 12320 240th Ave. Spirit Lake, IA Contact: (712) 337-3211

8. Campground

Why We Love This Campground: Located in the scenic Loess Hills of western Iowa. Although the park is located close to the creature comforts of Sioux City, you might be surprised at the extraordinary scenic beauty and abundant wildlife you can find in this rugged park. Stone State Park is on the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway.

Max RV Length: 40' # Of Sites: 16 Fee: $9-$16 Address: 5001 Talbot Rd. Sioux City, IA Contact: (712) 255-4698

9. Union Grove State Park Campground

Why We Love This Campground: Union Grove State Park, located in northwest Tama County, is a great place to enjoy outdoor recreational opportunities such as fishing, hiking, boating, swimming, bird watching and camping.

Max RV Length: 35' # Of Sites: 7 Fee: $17-$19 Address: 1215 220th St. Gladbrook, IA Contact: (641) 473-2556

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