The best camping near Jackson with hiking

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Jackson is a solid bet for campers who want to hit the trails—there are over 330 campsites here that cater to hiking fans. Expect a mix of wooded paths, lakeshore rambles, and open prairie routes right from your tent door. Prices average $40 a night, but you’ll spot options as low as $25. Top-rated picks include Camping on private lake (178 reviews) for lakeside hikes and wildlife, Happy Camping Snapshot Farm (54 reviews) with wide-open fields, and Lutheran Lakeside Camp (19 reviews) for easy trail access. You’ll find sites that allow pets, let you build a campfire, and provide toilets. When the hiking boots come off, try swimming, fishing, or just spotting wildlife from your site. Plan ahead—Jackson’s trails and terrain fill up fast when the weather’s right.

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2. Camping on private lake

99%
(370)
29mi from Jackson · 10 sites · Tents
This property has 4 camp spots. Sites 1 and 4 have a boat landing. All sites have shades trees that can hold hammocks. All sites are right next to the lake. Site 3 has a dock that all can use. There is excellent swimming with a sandy bottom at the south end of the lake. The lake is stocked with perch in 2024 but has walleye, northern, bass as well. It is also close to many lakes that are good for fishing. I have a 14' fishing boat with trolling motor, a paddle boat, 2 kayaks, and canoe for campers to use for free. Firewood is available for $5/day. There is some hiking on the property and much near by. Biking is also good with small lakes nearby to visit. The camping here is very peaceful with wonderful views and the wildlife is awesome! 120 volt power is at all sites and 220 can reach sites 2 and 3. There is warm showers and flushing toilets. Also all sites are drive through on hard ground grass. Grates are provided for cooking over the fire. There is Wi-Fi internet that reaches sites 1-3
Pets
Campfires
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from 
$40
 / night

3. Lutheran Lakeside Camp

98%
(21)
17mi from Jackson · 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

Jackson is a solid bet for campers who want to hit the trails—there are over 330 campsites here that cater to hiking fans. Expect a mix of wooded paths, lakeshore rambles, and open prairie routes right from your tent door. Prices average $40 a night, but you’ll spot options as low as $25. Top-rated picks include Camping on private lake (178 reviews) for lakeside hikes and wildlife, Happy Camping Snapshot Farm (54 reviews) with wide-open fields, and Lutheran Lakeside Camp (19 reviews) for easy trail access. You’ll find sites that allow pets, let you build a campfire, and provide toilets. When the hiking boots come off, try swimming, fishing, or just spotting wildlife from your site. Plan ahead—Jackson’s trails and terrain fill up fast when the weather’s right.

99% (303)

Top-rated campgrounds near Jackson

2. Camping on private lake

99%
(370)
29mi from Jackson · 10 sites · Tents
This property has 4 camp spots. Sites 1 and 4 have a boat landing. All sites have shades trees that can hold hammocks. All sites are right next to the lake. Site 3 has a dock that all can use. There is excellent swimming with a sandy bottom at the south end of the lake. The lake is stocked with perch in 2024 but has walleye, northern, bass as well. It is also close to many lakes that are good for fishing. I have a 14' fishing boat with trolling motor, a paddle boat, 2 kayaks, and canoe for campers to use for free. Firewood is available for $5/day. There is some hiking on the property and much near by. Biking is also good with small lakes nearby to visit. The camping here is very peaceful with wonderful views and the wildlife is awesome! 120 volt power is at all sites and 220 can reach sites 2 and 3. There is warm showers and flushing toilets. Also all sites are drive through on hard ground grass. Grates are provided for cooking over the fire. There is Wi-Fi internet that reaches sites 1-3
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from 
$40
 / night

3. Lutheran Lakeside Camp

98%
(21)
17mi from Jackson · 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

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