Camping near West Bend with campfires

Camp in forested sanctuaries near West Bend, just beyond Iowa’s farmland and fields.

99% (58 reviews)

United States
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Iowa
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West Bend

99% (58 reviews)

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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.

Weekend Trip to Secluded riverside ranch

This was a great place to stay. Tyler greeted us upon arrival and showed us around pointing out several options for setting up our tent. We were disappointed that it rained the next day so we had to leave without the chance to explore the trail and meet the animals. We’ll have to go there again.

1 night at Secluded riverside ranch

We enjoyed the camp site, the welcoming host and meeting the well cared for rescue animals! Easy to find location, would certainly stay again.

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!

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.

Weekend Trip to Secluded riverside ranch

Tyler was a great host and the site was just what I was looking for! A peaceful place for a getaway complete with a Noah’s Ark full of animals!!

Weekend Trip to Secluded riverside ranch

We had a great stay at Lazy J's! It was very peaceful and nice to be close to so many different animals. Our kids and dogs loved spending time here and being out in nature. We will definitely be back again sometime!

2 nights at Secluded riverside ranch

Tyler was an excellent host. He greeted us upon arrival, gave us the layout of the land. The campsite by the river front was amazing. It’s about 97% shaded with a fire pit right by the river. It’s a great place to unwind and recharge. He even makes his own maple syrup from trees on his land, which is fantastic. And, if you happen to be in the mood to feed some of his animals he’s s rescued, you can purchase some food to give to his critters. We will definitely be going back out to unwind at the riverfront sight again.

Weekend Trip to Secluded riverside ranch

Great lil find! The house is secluded so no busy roads or highway lights. Tyler was friendly and accommodating with my late arrival. The animals were the sweetest and the cows just stared at me haha! They've got a cat who followed me on my morning walk - super cute! Would recommend to anyone!

3 nights at Secluded riverside ranch

Tyler was a great host, very friendly and helpful. The site by the river was everything we wanted and hoped for. With only the sounds of nature around, we had total privacy. Tyler had a nice trail mowed through the tall grass which was a great relaxing walk. Would highly recommend this spot and will probably be back. Plus he has really cool cows :)

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Overview

If you're looking for a camping adventure near West Bend, Iowa, Hipcamp has over 80 options to choose from. Whether you prefer a cozy cabin retreat, camping by a private lake, or greenhouse camping, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your style. With top campsites like Daniel's Cabin Retreat (108 reviews), Camping on private lake (83 reviews), and Greenhouse Camping (34 reviews), you can trust that you'll have a memorable experience. Plus, with popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and showers, and activities such as snow sports, wildlife watching, and surfing, you'll have everything you need for a fantastic camping trip. The average price per night is $30, with options as low as $15. So get ready to explore the great outdoors and book your camping adventure today!