Lake Camping Near Sheldon, Iowa, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2026

Looking to go camping near Sheldon, Iowa in the United States? Hipcamp has over 90 options for you to choose from. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabins, there's something for everyone. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $10, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out the top campsites in the area, like Uncle B's Produce Farm (451 reviews), Solace Farm (321 reviews), and Camping on private lake (83 reviews). Popular amenities include showers, cooking equipment, and pet-friendly sites. And if you're into horseback riding, fishing, or hiking, you're in luck - these activities are popular in the area!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Sheldon

Looking to go camping near Sheldon, Iowa in the United States? Hipcamp has over 90 options for you to choose from. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabins, there's something for everyone. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $10, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out the top campsites in the area, like Uncle B's Produce Farm (451 reviews), Solace Farm (321 reviews), and Camping on private lake (83 reviews). Popular amenities include showers, cooking equipment, and pet-friendly sites. And if you're into horseback riding, fishing, or hiking, you're in luck - these activities are popular in the area!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Sheldon

1. Lutheran Lakeside Camp

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41mi from Sheldon · 20 sites · Tents, RVs

Our mission is to be a place of belonging for all people to find joy and purpose in God's creation. We have a beautiful property with lots of activities and amenities to offer and we want to share it with as many people as possible. All the income we receive through campers and guests goes towards Camp for ALL Kids, where we allow foster children to attend camp at no cost. Learn more about this land:Park your RV and enjoy WiFi, endless activities onsite as well as peace and serenity while only being a few miles from the Okoboji excitement. Back in, hook up to 30 or 50 amp, Dump Station, short walk or drive to the waterfront. All guests get a picnic table and fire ring. Enjoy 3.5 miles of trails, basketball, sand volleyball, gaga ball, human foosball, 9 square, soccer filed, playground, and open fields. 

2. Silver Lake Camp Sweet Camp

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49mi from Sheldon · 1 site · RV

Come be our guest on Silver Lake near Ayrshire, IA. Our back-in camp site has full electric, water (Iowa Lakes Rural Water treated), and sewer hook ups. Relax, and enjoy fishing from our dock (don’t forget your poles and bait!), a picnic under our willow tree, listening to the birds sing, a peaceful cup of coffee, a walk on a country road, a delicious campfire meal, or sitting in our wildflower patch. Silver Lake is a quiet, shallow lake and is perfect for kayaking or playing in the water on a warm day. Bring your own, or rent ours. We have 2 kayaks and 2 stand-up paddle boards that can be rented for $25 each/day.

3. Lazy H Campground

42mi from Sheldon · 40 sites

Discover the unique charm of our campground, nestled within 235 acres of stunning natural beauty, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike. Little Pearle Lake, a 50-acre paradise for anglers, is teeming with a variety of fish, including Walleye, Perch, Crappie, Bluegill, Bass, three types of Catfish, and even Rainbow Trout, making it an ideal spot for fishing enthusiasts. In addition to fishing, our campground offers a picturesque beach for swimming, where you can relax and soak up the sun. For those looking to explore the water, we provide rentals for boats, kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards, allowing you to fully enjoy the serene beauty of our 50+ acre lake. Venture into the heart of our campground, where over three miles of scenic trails wind through 100 acres of lush forest. These trails are perfect for hiking, biking, and wildlife observation. Keep your eyes peeled for deer, geese, and a variety of birds, including Heron, Osprey, and majestic Bald Eagles. Don’t forget your camera to capture the breathtaking moments!

4. Emerson Bay State Recreation Area

82 sites · West Okoboji, Iowa

Emerson Bay State Recreation Area: A Lakeside Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts.

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Showers

5. Gull Point State Park

112 sites · Wahpeton, Iowa

Discover the Serene Beauty of Gull Point State Park.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

6. Newton Hills State Park

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139 sites · Fairview, South Dakota

Discover the serene beauty of Newton Hills State Park.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

7. Marble Beach State Recreation Area

221 sites · Orleans, Iowa

Discover the Serenity of Marble Beach State Recreation Area.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Sheldon

Emerson Bay Campground

36mi from Sheldon · 82 sites · Tents, RVs · in Emerson Bay State Recreation Area

Gull Point Campground

37mi from Sheldon · 112 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gull Point State Park

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Newton Hills Campground

37mi from Sheldon · 139 sites · Tents, RVs · in Newton Hills State Park

Marble Beach Campground

43mi from Sheldon · 221 sites · Tents, RVs · in Marble Beach State Recreation Area

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Larry

August 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Silver Lake Camp Sweet Camp

This was our first Hipcamp experience..and was it awesome!! Everything was so well cared for. All our needs were met and then some!! We loved sitting on the dock watching the boaters, found a great spot just down the road to put in our kayaks. Having firewood there was awesome! The patio by the Lake was so well laid out it was easy to enjoy the Lake!! We will be back for sure! Thanks for the great weekend!!

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Greg

August 2025

42 ft fifth wheel

With pets

Weekend Trip to Silver Lake Camp Sweet Camp

Peaceful area, lots of area for yard activities if your bringing kids bring your yard activities as well. Will definitely plan on staying here in the future.

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Jennifer

July 2025

29 ft Class C

6 nights at Silver Lake Camp Sweet Camp

We loved staying at Mary's RV site on Silver Lake! Beautiful view of the lake and the best part is so private and secluded being the only hook up site on the property!!! Full hook-ups for RV was a big bonus. A wonderful and beautiful spot and so quiet, relaxing and a peaceful place. Mary was a great host and took good care of us checking in on us and making sure we were safe and she responded super quick anytime we had questions. Thank you Mary love your camp site, we will be back!!!

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Nick

July 2025

35 ft Class B

With kids

1 night at Silver Lake Camp Sweet Camp

Very nice place, the entire property was very well kept and clean. Great views, and super quite.

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Kim

June 2025

35 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Silver Lake Camp Sweet Camp

We enjoyed the beautiful setting on Silver Lake. With multiple areas to explore and relax like a stroll around the wild flower patch, sitting in the dock chairs, and enjoying the lake view from the shade of the patio swing on the lakeside patio, it's a great place to decompress. Unfortunately, the heat and humidity kept us from enjoying the picnic table in the wild flowers, a nap under the willow tree, the kayaks on the lake, or an evening campfire. But that's a "me problem" as I don't do well in that weather. For us, Campsite 1 at Silver Lake Camp Sweet Camp was a great place to get to know our new-to-us Class C motorhome with the use of full hookups, the birds outside our windows, and the lake a leisurely stroll away. Thank you Mary and Eric for sharing your little piece of the world!

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Tammie

June 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Silver Lake Camp Sweet Camp

Private camping spot with access to small lake. Nice dock-we loved the dock/fishing chairs. Quiet area, Long lot, Mature trees(some with Swings). Hilly but grass is soft and well groomed/landscaped. Fire pit area is perfect for cooking/campfire needs with chairs provided. Full hook-ups worked well. Would recommend.