Top Campgrounds near Ankeny
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Sunny Acres Campground
From $35/night
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Madison County Fairgrounds
From $20/night
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Fifield (IA)
Fifield is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is 10 mi from Pella and 15 mi from Knoxville. Pella is noted for its Dutch heritage, while Knoxville is recognized as the Sprint car capital. Additional information about the Army Corp...
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Whitebreast Point Shelter (IA)
Whitebreast Point Shelter is a day use facility at Whitebreast Campground on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is conveniently located near Pella and Knoxville, offering activities like boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. For addi...
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Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter (IA)
Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently located near Pella and Knoxville. Visitors can partake in various outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife vie...
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Wallashuck
Wallashuck Campground is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently 10 minutes from Pella and 15 minutes from Knoxville. The campground offers activities like boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. For mor...
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Whitebreast Camp
Whitebreast Camp is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently located near Pella and Knoxville. Visitors can engage in activities like boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife observation. For more details about the...
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South Overlook (IA)
South Overlook is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently located 10 mi from Pella and 15 mi from Knoxville. Visitors can engage in activities such as boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. For more det...
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North Overlook Camp
North Overlook Campground is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently located near Pella and Knoxville. Visitors can engage in activities like boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. For further details, ...
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North Overlook Picnic Shelter (IA)
North Overlook Picnic Shelter is situated near North Overlook Campground at Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently located 10 minutes from Pella and 15 minutes from Knoxville. Visitors can engage in activities such as boating, fis...
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Howell Station
Howell Station Campground is situated near the Red Rock Dam and Lake, Iowa's largest lake, just 10 minutes from Pella and 15 minutes from Knoxville. It offers activities like boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. For more details...
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Singing Mesa Ranch
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Lakeside Hotel Casino
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Trailhead Cabins and Camping
From $25/night
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Rusty Ridge Campground
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Crazy Acres
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Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)
Bridgeview Park is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just 13 mi northwest of Centerville, Iowa. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing and picnicking are popular activities at this waterfront recreation area.
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Ted's RV Park
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Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake)
Prairie Ridge Park is located 6 mi, SW of the Jct of Iowa Highway 5 and J18 at Moravia. Awesome Sunsets- No Extra Charge! Rathbun's off-the-beaten path park offers unique opportunities for lover's of the outdoors. Nestled between Buck Creek and ...
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Sunny Acres Campground
From $35/night
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Madison County Fairgrounds
From $20/night
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Fifield (IA)
Fifield is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is 10 mi from Pella and 15 mi from Knoxville. Pella is noted for its Dutch heritage, while Knoxville is recognized as the Sprint car capital. Additional information about the Army Corp...
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Whitebreast Point Shelter (IA)
Whitebreast Point Shelter is a day use facility at Whitebreast Campground on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is conveniently located near Pella and Knoxville, offering activities like boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. For addi...
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Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter (IA)
Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently located near Pella and Knoxville. Visitors can partake in various outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife vie...
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Wallashuck
Wallashuck Campground is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently 10 minutes from Pella and 15 minutes from Knoxville. The campground offers activities like boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. For mor...
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Whitebreast Camp
Whitebreast Camp is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently located near Pella and Knoxville. Visitors can engage in activities like boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife observation. For more details about the...
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South Overlook (IA)
South Overlook is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently located 10 mi from Pella and 15 mi from Knoxville. Visitors can engage in activities such as boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. For more det...
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North Overlook Camp
North Overlook Campground is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently located near Pella and Knoxville. Visitors can engage in activities like boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. For further details, ...
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North Overlook Picnic Shelter (IA)
North Overlook Picnic Shelter is situated near North Overlook Campground at Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently located 10 minutes from Pella and 15 minutes from Knoxville. Visitors can engage in activities such as boating, fis...
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Howell Station
Howell Station Campground is situated near the Red Rock Dam and Lake, Iowa's largest lake, just 10 minutes from Pella and 15 minutes from Knoxville. It offers activities like boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. For more details...
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Singing Mesa Ranch
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Lakeside Hotel Casino
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Trailhead Cabins and Camping
From $25/night
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Rusty Ridge Campground
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Crazy Acres
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Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)
Bridgeview Park is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just 13 mi northwest of Centerville, Iowa. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing and picnicking are popular activities at this waterfront recreation area.
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Ted's RV Park
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Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake)
Prairie Ridge Park is located 6 mi, SW of the Jct of Iowa Highway 5 and J18 at Moravia. Awesome Sunsets- No Extra Charge! Rathbun's off-the-beaten path park offers unique opportunities for lover's of the outdoors. Nestled between Buck Creek and ...
Ankeny, Iowa
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About Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, Iowa makes a handy base for camping trips, with campgrounds and RV parks near town and easy access to the area. Outdoor stays here lean toward RV and tent camping, so it is simple to roll in with your rig or pitch a tent for a weekend. Whether you are road-tripping or planning a low-key getaway, camping near Ankeny keeps things straightforward and close to in-town conveniences.
Plan your stay with 36 nearby options, where nightly rates typically range from $15 to $35 and average around $24. Camping is typically seasonal, with spring through fall availability and limited options in winter. RVers can book local sites or arrange a rental, and delivery to nearby parks is available. Tent campers will find simple places to settle in, while cabin and glamping choices are limited in this area.
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Ankeny has 39 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, South Overlook (IA) is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Ankeny vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Ankeny welcome pets. Howell Station is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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