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The best camping in Ambrose A Call State Park, IA
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The best camping in Ambrose A Call State Park, IA
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Leo
3 weeks ago
20 ft travel trailer
Charming host and quiet area. Great place to stop along your jorney and get a snapshot of the Green Giant.
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Jenna
October 2025
25 ft Class C
With pets
Chelsey has a great set up and is conveniently located right near the highway and local restaurants. She was very helpful upon our arrival and ensured we had what we needed. If ever in the area again, I would definitely stay at Chelsey's farm if available.
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Edward
October 2025
30 ft Class A
With pets
Had the best stay here at Walking Eagle Pond. Very peaceful and quiet. The hosts were nice and even let us pick some apples of their apple tree and we made the best homemade apple turnovers!
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Hans
October 2025
16 ft car
Very friendly hosts, cool property with lots of walking trails and cute animals
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Josh
October 2025
Tent
Great land, and always will enjoy seeing all the animals! Definitely will have to make a stop here again in the future!
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Tony
October 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Beautiful spot with large shade trees. Amazing sunrise view from property. Whimsical outhouse facility gave it a homey vibe. We were greeted by the owner’s two very friendly and sweet dogs. One sat with us while we had our coffee and just wanted some head scratching. It made us feel good since we were missing our dogs that couldn’t come with us on this trip.
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Natasha
October 2025
Tent
Awesome private campsite, right next to the river! Clear line of communication with Tyler the whole time. Next time I'll bring a wagon to haul my gear out there, but definitely worth it! My dog loved all the space to run and all the swimming he got to do!
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Cori
October 2025
23 ft Class B
Chelsey’s hospitality was awesome! Loved the quaint wooded area and was able to take a run in the morning. A great start to our RV adventure- thanks again Chelsey⭐️⭐️
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Joe
October 2025
45 ft Class A
With kids
A great place to stay. Close to the highway and a very nice farm and the host was great.
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Bob
October 2025
20 ft campervan
Super host, cute place, convenient location.
Composting toilet was fine.
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Eric
October 2025
23 ft campervan
We really enjoyed our stay here. Chelsey was so warm and welcoming (and her pups too!). Yes there’s some road noise but it didn’t bother us a bit. Easy to find and the space was wonderful.
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Blake
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Shannon has a great little spot on offer. We took our twin toddler two year olds camping for the first time at this location and it was perfect well groomed grass with organic apple trees and a brand new pavilion made our evening very comfortable. There’s also a fire pit and we were able to roast s’mores.
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Ramsey
September 2025
Tent
I absolutely loved camping at Tyler’s place! It felt so welcoming and private, shout out to Conor being the lil farm cat that showed us around lol
Will definitely be returning for another awesome night
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Jake
September 2025
Tent
With pets
First off, the host was wonderful. Her and her family are very friendly and make you feel at home. They have two nice dogs, a few barn kitties (also friendly), a couple chickens, and a rooster. The rooster is actually quieter than most when crowing in the morning.
The campsite was clean and close to the outhouse. There was a big fire pit and a nice picnic table. There was enough space for four tents (two big and two small) and an 8x8 canopy. We brought four dogs with us too and didn't have any issues.
The farm was very cute and quaint. There were a couple other folks camping on the property too but lots of space between sites.
We loved our stay at the farm and would come again. Keep in mind, this is not your typical camp in the woods setup - this is on a farm with more field than tree. It is beautiful in its own right and was a great way to mix up our camping experience.
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Larry
August 2025
30 ft travel trailer
With pets
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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Jessica
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Very private, beautiful property. The host was friendly and very hospitable— offering firewood, providing a citronella candle, and got an extra digger out for the sand box. This is a good beginner campsite — close to help, but enough privacy to enjoy your time. We had a small fire the first night, unfortunately, though we struggled to enjoy it. For some reason, the mosquitos were the worst we have ever experienced. They swarmed us even with the citronella candles and bug spray. A member of the host’s family did say that this was very unusual to have them this bad though. So, hopefully, it won’t be a hindrance to future campers, because it really is a great, convenient site— especially if you are just popping up a tent for the night and heading into town to see the green giant as we were doing. After camping at 8 different sites, this site is the one we felt most safe at too!
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Harrison
August 2025
Tent
Good spot, cool location. Nice little bathroom for guests and would stay again!
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Kendra
August 2025
20 ft travel trailer
Perfect overnight stop, super accommodating to our last minute booking and made sure we got settled on arrival! Would definitely recommend if in the area
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Lauren
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Tyler and Sarah were so nice, meeting us the moment we arrived. We were given the option of a few sites and essentially, anywhere really. The space we set up camp at was like a shire tucked away not far from the main yard and bathroom. But somehow felt totally secluded. Our music didn't even cut through the trees.
The dogs got to run their butts off, we soaked up the gurgling creek and hooting owls. We will definitely be back.
My personal highlight-
The cows. Next time I need to meet and pet the pig!
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Greg
August 2025
42 ft fifth wheel
With pets
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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Overview
About
Get your booty down to Ambrose A. Call State Park for some rugged Iowa landscape with a pioneer spirit. This outdoor sanctuary has acres of virgin timber (unfortunately, you really don’t find that every day!) and rolling hills with ravines and creeks smack dab in the middle of the farmland. It is an oasis in the monotony of the cornfields. Break from your routine here and hit the forested trails to scope out some wildlife, soak in the babbling creek, find your perfect campsite, and get the breathing space you are looking where Mother Nature always has your back. Don’t miss checking out the original elm log cabin built by the Call brothers when they settled here way back when. If you happen to miss out on summer don’t despair, there is a sweet cross country ski trail here in the winter! Now you definitely have no excuses.
When to go
The best time to visit Ambrose A Call State Park is during the warmer months, from late spring to early fall, when the weather is ideal for outdoor activities. Winter can be harsh, with snow and cold temperatures limiting access to some park areas. Plan your visit to coincide with mild weather for the most enjoyable experience.
Know before you go
- Check the weather forecast before your visit to ensure a safe and comfortable experience.
- Be aware of park hours, typically from 6am to 10:30pm, and plan your activities within this timeframe.
- While exploring, stay on designated trails to protect the park's natural habitats.
- Pack out all trash to keep the park clean and preserve its beauty for others.
- Visit the park's official website or contact the park office for the latest information on closures and alerts.
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