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  3. Backbone State Park

Camping at Backbone State Park near Dundee

State park · Dundee · 140 campsites · 4 group

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Backbone State Park was dedicated in 1920. It was Iowa's first state park and remains one of the most geologically unique.

No reviews listedBook on Iowa State Parks
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 70 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Mostly no hookups

    Limited electric and full-hookup sites.

  • Pets not allowed
  • Flush toilets

    Showers on site. Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

117 available sites

117 open of 140 sites
Site 087
RV or tentNo hookupsSouth Lake Campground
Available all 2 nights
$24 for 2 nights
$12/night · before taxes & fees
Site 022
RV or tent · Up to 60 ftElectricSouth Lake Campground
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 072
RV or tentElectricSouth Lake Campground
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 001
RV or tent · Up to 60 ftElectricSouth Lake Campground
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 002
RV or tent · Up to 60 ftElectricSouth Lake Campground
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 003
RV or tent · Up to 60 ftElectricSouth Lake Campground
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 004
RV or tent · Up to 60 ftElectricSouth Lake Campground
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 005
RV or tent · Up to 60 ftElectricSouth Lake Campground
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 144 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
024
tent only
✓✓from $12
025
tent only
✓✓from $12
026
tent only
✓✓from $12
027
tent only
✓✓from $12
028
tent only
✓✓from $12
029
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
030
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
031
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
032
tent only
✓✓from $12
033
standard non-electric
From $24 for 2 nights
$12/night · Before taxes & fees
117 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Iowa State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Iowa State Parks ↗

117 openSites from $12/night
Book on Iowa State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Bait
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Rental
  • Cabins
  • Concession
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Firewood For Sale
  • Flush Toilet
  • Museum
  • Park Lake
  • Parking
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 2 full-hookup, 48 electric, 59 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

1347 129th St
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Backbone State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Backbone State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Backbone State Park have RV hookups?
2 full-hookup, 48 electric, 59 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Backbone State Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Backbone State Park?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Hookups & power
Listing 2 full-hookup, 48 electric, 59 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 17 pull-through, 102 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 1 site
Shade
Listing 0 of 128 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 1347 129th St (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
✓
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from $12
034
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
035
standard non-electric
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036
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
037
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
038
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
039
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
040
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
041
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
042
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
043
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
044
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
045
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
046
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
047
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
049
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
050
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
069
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
068
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
067
tent only
✓✓from $12
066
tent only
✓✓from $12
065
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
064
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
084
tent only
✓✓from $12
094
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
093
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
092
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
091
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
090
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
089
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12
088
standard non-electric
✓✓from $12

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Roy's Acres

24.6 mi from Backbone State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Valley View Campground

26.4 mi from Backbone State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $60/night
$120 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Blue Inn Campground

32.3 mi from Backbone State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $18/night
$36 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 15 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 70 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

“Beauty” 2015 Four Winds 22E
“Beauty” 2015 Four Winds 22E

Class C motorhome · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 83 mi from campground

$200/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

View rental
The Wanderer
The Wanderer

Fifth wheel · 35 ft · sleeps 6 · 95 mi from campground

$160/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

View rental
2019 Keystone RV Montana High Country
2019 Keystone RV Montana High Country

Fifth wheel · 41 ft · sleeps 6 · 126 mi from campground

$175/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

View rental
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Off-peak Oct 16–Nov 30: per night
  • Off-peak Apr 1–Apr 30: per night

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Iowa State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202693%3%0%
Dec 202678%2%0%
Jan 202770%0%0%
Feb 202720%0%0%
Mar 20270%0%0%
Apr 20270%0%0%
May 20270%0%0%
Compare site types

140 individual reservable campsites from Iowa State Parks, checked Nov 7 · 4 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Standard non-electric

59 sites · From $12/night

Loops: South Lake Campground (39), Six Pines Campground (20)

58 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Standard electric

48 sites · From $20/night

Loops: South Lake Campground (48)

44 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent only

15 sites · From $12/night

Loops: South Lake Campground (10), Six Pines Campground (5)

15 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Family cabins modern

12 sites · From $150, From $100/night

Loops: Backbone Cabins loop (12)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Youth group only (group)

4 sites · From $25/night

Loops: South Lake Campground (2), Six Pines Campground (2)

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Family cabins deluxe

4 sites · From $200/night

Loops: Backbone Cabins loop (4)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Standard full hook-up

2 sites · From $20/night

Loops: South Lake Campground (2)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15