The best lakeside camping near West Bend

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Looking to camp by the water in West Bend? You have over 260 lakefront options, with nights averaging $45 and some sites dipping as low as $40. You’ll find campsites with toilets, campfires allowed, and pet-friendly spots—essentials for anyone bringing a dog or planning to roast marshmallows at dusk. Wildlife-watching, hiking, and swimming are all on offer. For a reliable pick with local credibility, check out Lutheran Lakeside Camp (19 reviews). Set up your tent, take a dip, and listen for owls as the sun goes down. West Bend’s lakes aren’t crowded, so you can actually hear the water lap against the shore.

98% (20) 4 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near West Bend

Lutheran Lakeside Camp

1. Lutheran Lakeside Camp

98%
(21)
45mi from West Bend · 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. 
Pets
Electrical hookup
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from 
$50
 / night
Emerson Bay State Recreation Area

2. 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
Gull Point State Park

3. Gull Point State Park

112 sites · Wahpeton, Iowa
Discover the Serene Beauty of Gull Point State Park.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Pilot Knob State Park

4. Pilot Knob State Park

100%
(1)
60 sites · Forest City, Iowa
Pilot Knob State Park is a go-to for seasoned campers.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets

Looking to camp by the water in West Bend? You have over 260 lakefront options, with nights averaging $45 and some sites dipping as low as $40. You’ll find campsites with toilets, campfires allowed, and pet-friendly spots—essentials for anyone bringing a dog or planning to roast marshmallows at dusk. Wildlife-watching, hiking, and swimming are all on offer. For a reliable pick with local credibility, check out Lutheran Lakeside Camp (19 reviews). Set up your tent, take a dip, and listen for owls as the sun goes down. West Bend’s lakes aren’t crowded, so you can actually hear the water lap against the shore.

98% (20) 4 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near West Bend

Lutheran Lakeside Camp

1. Lutheran Lakeside Camp

98%
(21)
45mi from West Bend · 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. 
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$50
 / night
Emerson Bay State Recreation Area

2. 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
Gull Point State Park

3. Gull Point State Park

112 sites · Wahpeton, Iowa
Discover the Serene Beauty of Gull Point State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Pilot Knob State Park

4. Pilot Knob State Park

100%
(1)
60 sites · Forest City, Iowa
Pilot Knob State Park is a go-to for seasoned campers.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
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