Rusty Ridge Campground
Toledo, IA · 51.4 mi from Story City
5.0 (5 reviews)
5.0
- Beach Access
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Dump station on site
Top Campgrounds near Story City
37 campgrounds
833 available sites
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Sunny Acres Campground
Earlham, IA · 58.3 mi from Story City
- RV sites: 9
Crows Nest RV Resort
Indianola, IA · 58.4 mi from Story City
3.4 (5 reviews)
- Wi Fi
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Laundry
Season starts on April 15, 2027
Closed for Season
Fifield (IA)
Pella, IA · 60.7 mi from Story City
3.5 (2 reviews)
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...
- Picnic Table
- Parking
- Grill
- Lake Access
Season starts on April 22, 2027
Closed for Season
Whitebreast Point Shelter (IA)
Knoxville, IA · 61.9 mi from Story City
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...
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
Corn Patch Corner Campground & RV Park
Rockwell, IA · 62.6 mi from Story City
5.0 (5 reviews)
- Wi Fi
- Beach Access
- Waterfront
- Dump station on site
Season starts on April 22, 2027
Closed for Season
Wallashuck
Pella, IA · 62.6 mi from Story City
4.6 (709 reviews)
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...
- RV sites: 79
- Tent sites: 79
- Showers
- Dump station on site
Season starts on March 22, 2027
Closed for Season
Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter (IA)
Knoxville, IA · 63 mi from Story City
4.3 (6 reviews)
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...
- Parking
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
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Madison County Fairgrounds
Winterset, IA · 63.3 mi from Story City
- RV sites: 13
Season starts on April 22, 2027
Closed for Season
Whitebreast Camp
Knoxville, IA · 64 mi from Story City
4.6 (282 reviews)
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...
- RV sites: 106
- Tent sites: 106
- Showers
- Dump station on site
- Playground
Season starts on April 22, 2027
Closed for Season
North Overlook Camp
Pella, IA · 64.4 mi from Story City
4.5 (186 reviews)
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, ...
- RV sites: 43
- Tent sites: 49
- Potable Water
- Lake Access
- Showers
- Dump station on site
Oakwood RV Park
Clear Lake, IA · 64.5 mi from Story City
4.2 (5 reviews)
Season starts on April 15, 2027
Closed for Season
South Overlook (IA)
Knoxville, IA · 64.7 mi from Story City
5.0 (5 reviews)
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...
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
Season starts on April 22, 2027
Closed for Season
North Overlook Picnic Shelter (IA)
Knoxville, IA · 65 mi from Story City
4.4 (7 reviews)
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...
- Potable Water
Season starts on April 15, 2027
Closed for Season
Howell Station
Pella, IA · 65.2 mi from Story City
4.6 (2037 reviews)
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...
- RV sites: 135
- Tent sites: 135
- Showers
- Dump station on site
Closed for Season
Waterloo / Lost Island KOA Resort
Waterloo, IA · 67.8 mi from Story City
- Wi Fi
- General Store
- Pet Area
- Propane
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Deerwood Park Campground
Evansdale, IA · 69.8 mi from Story City
- RV sites: 26
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Story City has 37 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Rusty Ridge Campground is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
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