The best private sites RV parks near New Albin, Iowa

Looking for a camping adventure near New Albin, Iowa? With over 350 options to choose from, Hipcamp has got you covered. Whether you prefer pitching a tent at n*Everland Barnyard Camping with 81 rave reviews, or parking your RV at The Hill Family Camping with 55 happy campers, or even camping by the water at Harbor Bar with 45 satisfied adventurers, we've got the perfect outdoor retreat for you. And with popular activities like snow sports, off-roading, and wind sports, you'll never have a dull moment. Plus, enjoy essential amenities such as trash disposal, showers, and toilets. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Gilles Family Dairy & Woodland

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33mi from New Albin · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Houston, MN

Welcome ; Located in southeast Minnesota's Driftless region of hills, valleys, fields and forests, we are a grass based working dairy farm with over 100 acres of woodland, including an extensive trail system and campsites in our wooded acres. What makes this woodland special is it's quiet, secluded setting and over 6 miles of hiking / skiing trails. Our farmstead sits three quarter of a mile off the paved county highway on our well maintained gravel driveway. Each of our campsites are secluded from the others with their own sawdust compost toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces, and firewood. Two of our sites require 4WD with a minimum of 6 inches ground clearance to access, and two are accessible with 2WD. If you do not have 4WD we can help transport your gear while you enjoy the walk in. There are plenty of woodland birds, deer, turkeys, raccoons and squirrels sharing the woods with you. At night it is common for owls to visit the campsite area to say hello, and coyotes talking in the distance. The winding trails through 100 acres of woodland offer a variety of woodland habitats, from Old growth Maple to mixed hardwood, to dense brush, to the edges of open pastureland. Bring your fat bike or mountain bike for an enjoyable ride. For winter users there is a mix of easy, moderate, and challenging winter cross country skiing or snowshoeing / hiking on the property. However the Rock Bottom Cabin is our only heated and insulated site and is available for winter booking. Winter access is walk in only with snow on the ground or in the forecast. We can help transport gear. This property is part of a working pasture-based dairy farm and guided tours of the dairy and cattle are available when scheduling allows. Children 12 and younger are free at our campsites. No need to be counted as guests , but please let us know when requesting to book. We do not allow non-booked visitors to our campsites due to the secluded, remote location, and accessibility.

2. Gossman Goat Ranch

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45mi from New Albin · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Preston, MN

We have a lovely piece of property to come enjoy a getaway at. We enjoy all of the peace and quiet around here. The night sky is unbeatable in my eyes. We have a small hobby farm with lots of very tame animals. We have 42 acres to roams with lots of trails within the woods that are filled with aged oak trees and many young maple trees. Our property is filled with lots of wild flowers and wildlife. We are locate 3 miles from the root river if you enjoy fishing or going for a float down the river. There are two caves in our area that are a must see while you are visiting. I you like to hike there is a state park 14 minutes from us that have many miles of hiking trails and horse trails. If you are more the small town strolling type of person we have lots of small towns around us that are filled with shops and lots of great food! There is a large system of bike trails in our area that make a very fun way to check out some of the small towns. If you have a family with kids we have a lot of fun activities you can do with your kids, like spending time with the goats, chickens and ducks, playing on our playground, or taking a nice walk through the woods looking for fossils!

Looking for a camping adventure near New Albin, Iowa? With over 350 options to choose from, Hipcamp has got you covered. Whether you prefer pitching a tent at n*Everland Barnyard Camping with 81 rave reviews, or parking your RV at The Hill Family Camping with 55 happy campers, or even camping by the water at Harbor Bar with 45 satisfied adventurers, we've got the perfect outdoor retreat for you. And with popular activities like snow sports, off-roading, and wind sports, you'll never have a dull moment. Plus, enjoy essential amenities such as trash disposal, showers, and toilets. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

99% (77)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Gilles Family Dairy & Woodland

100%

(496)

33mi from New Albin · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Houston, MN

Welcome ; Located in southeast Minnesota's Driftless region of hills, valleys, fields and forests, we are a grass based working dairy farm with over 100 acres of woodland, including an extensive trail system and campsites in our wooded acres. What makes this woodland special is it's quiet, secluded setting and over 6 miles of hiking / skiing trails. Our farmstead sits three quarter of a mile off the paved county highway on our well maintained gravel driveway. Each of our campsites are secluded from the others with their own sawdust compost toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces, and firewood. Two of our sites require 4WD with a minimum of 6 inches ground clearance to access, and two are accessible with 2WD. If you do not have 4WD we can help transport your gear while you enjoy the walk in. There are plenty of woodland birds, deer, turkeys, raccoons and squirrels sharing the woods with you. At night it is common for owls to visit the campsite area to say hello, and coyotes talking in the distance. The winding trails through 100 acres of woodland offer a variety of woodland habitats, from Old growth Maple to mixed hardwood, to dense brush, to the edges of open pastureland. Bring your fat bike or mountain bike for an enjoyable ride. For winter users there is a mix of easy, moderate, and challenging winter cross country skiing or snowshoeing / hiking on the property. However the Rock Bottom Cabin is our only heated and insulated site and is available for winter booking. Winter access is walk in only with snow on the ground or in the forecast. We can help transport gear. This property is part of a working pasture-based dairy farm and guided tours of the dairy and cattle are available when scheduling allows. Children 12 and younger are free at our campsites. No need to be counted as guests , but please let us know when requesting to book. We do not allow non-booked visitors to our campsites due to the secluded, remote location, and accessibility.

2. Gossman Goat Ranch

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45mi from New Albin · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Preston, MN

We have a lovely piece of property to come enjoy a getaway at. We enjoy all of the peace and quiet around here. The night sky is unbeatable in my eyes. We have a small hobby farm with lots of very tame animals. We have 42 acres to roams with lots of trails within the woods that are filled with aged oak trees and many young maple trees. Our property is filled with lots of wild flowers and wildlife. We are locate 3 miles from the root river if you enjoy fishing or going for a float down the river. There are two caves in our area that are a must see while you are visiting. I you like to hike there is a state park 14 minutes from us that have many miles of hiking trails and horse trails. If you are more the small town strolling type of person we have lots of small towns around us that are filled with shops and lots of great food! There is a large system of bike trails in our area that make a very fun way to check out some of the small towns. If you have a family with kids we have a lot of fun activities you can do with your kids, like spending time with the goats, chickens and ducks, playing on our playground, or taking a nice walk through the woods looking for fossils!

Stories from the community

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Dave

October 2025

15 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Gilles Family Dairy & Woodland

A great private site in a very scenic area. Mike is great!

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Becky

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Gossman Goat Ranch

I would definitely recommend Gossman Goat Farm! It has beautiful views and it was fun to see the goats and chickens. The directions were clear and the sites are clean and well organized. Cathy was very helpful and friendly and her boys ran and gathered eggs.. A great family run business, and the handmade soap was a wonderful souvenir!:)

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Nichole

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Gossman Goat Ranch

We had a great time tent camping here! Beautiful area. 🌻 I would definitely camp here again.

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Elisha

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Gilles Family Dairy & Woodland

Loved camping on Mike and Joan's land! Everything was wonderful, clean, and well designed and organized! Loved seeing all the work that went into the site as well as the trails around the property. Highly recommend and we will be back!

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Tara

September 2025

17 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Gilles Family Dairy & Woodland

We had a great time! We had so much fun following the map to explore all it had to offer. Beautiful land and super helpful people. Looking forward to going again and staying longer. Thanks for the amazing time!

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Wilson

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Gossman Goat Ranch

Really great property to tent at. It definitely has the vive of camping in the wild while still being close to civilization. Hosts are great and nice.

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Joe

September 2025

21 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Gilles Family Dairy & Woodland

Round Mound is an excellent campsite. Beautiful views, very private, and Mike and Joan and done a wonderful job taking care of all the little things to make it great (very nice and clean outhouse, firewood, trail map, drinking water, etc.) Mike greeted us and took us to the site - he was helpful, friendly and very accommodating. I highly recommend staying with Mike and Joan!

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Nellie

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Gilles Family Dairy & Woodland

Beautiful working dairy farm, happy cows, lots of beautiful hiking trails! We had a blast and we were sad we couldn't stay longer. Thanks Joan and Mike!

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Chad

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Gilles Family Dairy & Woodland

The whole experience was nothing but GREAT! We were motocamping and the site was easy to get to on our bikes had everything we needed. They think of everything a camper may need in terms of wood for cooking and campfire to water for both washing and drinking plus a nice sink area if you had dishes to wash. The outhouse is clean. Would highly recommend this place to others, the host were also very nice and made sure our stay was good.

Will

September 2025

3 nights at Gossman Goat Ranch

Camping on Cathy's property was fantastic. She met us at the gate to the property and showed us the way to the campsite. We had reserved a tent site, but debris had recently fallen down so she allowed us to stay at the cabin site. The views were lovely, the toilet was clean and easily accessible, and we felt perfectly at home. We had plenty of privacy and the goats were lovely (our favorite was Allie).

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Elizabeth

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Gossman Goat Ranch

Was a wonderful experience, all the animals were so sweet! Cathy gave some recommendations of places to visit for food/activites and they were helpful for time fillers. Would definitely visit again!

First time making pizza on an open fire. Success!

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Glen

September 2025

13 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Gilles Family Dairy & Woodland

Just a very relaxing campsite, with plenty of hikes, through beautiful forests. We love this place! Mike and Joan are very friendly and helpful.

Lots of cute whimsical things to discover on the trails

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Ming

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Gilles Family Dairy & Woodland

I love staying at Gilles dairy and woodland! Round mound campsite was PERFECT, the trails were beautiful and I was so pleased to be able to camp ing my hammock without worrying about hurting any of their beautiful treees. They have a perfect set up of 2 large posts the perfect distance for hammocking at this site!! I definitely want to return and bring friends!

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Susan

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Gilles Family Dairy & Woodland

Mike is always a pleasure to talk to! The campsite was pristine and all the extras were amazing. The miles of trails could not be beat. And every time we have gone, there has been raspberries that we have picked along those trails.

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Ashley

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Gossman Goat Ranch

So private and close to everything we wanted to do at Forestville/Mystery Cave. Cathy had great communication, met us on arrival and the path to the tent camping site was well marked. The goats were a bonus! My girls loved meeting the goats and reading all of their name tags - Hannah is the favorite! We prepaid for wood and there was plenty! There was also a grate for the fire pit and mats for under the tent. I would recommend staying here!

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Kate

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Gossman Goat Ranch

Cute little spot with plenty of privacy and a bunch of goats!! The clearing for the campsite had plenty of level space and trails allowed easy access to bathroom and exploring the property. The way back to the site is narrow for cars but my SUV fit well and they're marked well

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Drew

July 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Gilles Family Dairy & Woodland

This was our first Hipcamp experience and we loved everything about it! The property was absolutely gorgeous. The Round Mound site was huge. It had a nice fire pit, a lower area with a picnic table, grill, and a swing. There was water, trash and recycling bins, firewood, and an amazingly clean outhouse. We saw deer, bunnies, and of course…cows! Very private and secluded. We will definitely camp there again!

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Maya

July 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Gilles Family Dairy & Woodland

This was my second time camping at Round Mound Campsite. The campsite, amenities, and trails were all well maintained. I enjoyed the quiet and even got to watch the cows feed right next to the site. Mike and Joan are very kind people and I enjoyed chatting with them. I will continue to recommend this campsite to friends and family! I hope to someday check out the other sites.

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Tiffany

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Gossman Goat Ranch

What a great experience camping on Cathy's land. The site was clean and well thought out. The wood was stacked beautifully and was seasoned hardwood great for burning! The trail was a little tight getting down there. I will definitely be back again

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Alexa

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Gossman Goat Ranch

We absolutely loved camping here! This is now our second time back and we will return more. The camping area is pristine, and secluded. The goats are absolutely amazing! And this is in the perfect location if you wanna go to the local small towns throughout your trip as well.