Campground amenities and campsite features vary from park to park. Currently, 75% of the equestrian campsites are available for advanced reservations. The remaining 25% of these campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The state park reservation system provides information on campsites and campground amenities available.
Non-equestrian campers (campers without horses/mules) may camp in equestrian campgrounds, but they must pay the equestrian fee of $3.
The following parks have designated equestrian campgrounds:
- Brushy Creek State Recreation Area - Webster County
- Elk Rock State Park - Marion County
- Lake of Three Fires State Park - Taylor County
- Nine Eagles State Park - Decatur County
- Shimek State Forest - Van Buren County
- Stephens State Forest - Lucas County
- Volga River State Recreation Area - Fayette County
- Waubonsie State Park - Fremont County
- Yellow River State Forest - Allamakee County
Make a Reservation - iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com