RV Rental Dolliver Memorial State Park, IA

While camping at Dolliver Memorial State Park, take full advantage of the trails that meander through the park. Follow a picturesque trail past the unique sandstone formations known as the Copperas Beds which tower over Prairie Creek. Hikers can test their stamina over the wide-open hillsides and through Bone Yard Hollow or near the Indian Mounds. Pick up a map of the trails at the park office before you begin exploring.

Dolliver Memorial State Park's location on the Des Moines River makes it a popular destination for RV campers keen to spend the weekend boating on the river. A boat launch ramp is conveniently located in the park. Motorized and non-motorized boats are permitted on the river; boaters should be respectful of others. Canoes are also a common sight on the Des Moines River. Check with the park office about river conditions and boating regulations before entering the water.

Bring your rod and reel to try your hand at fishing during your Dolliver Memorial State Park camping adventure. Anglers of all skill levels can fish from the banks of the Des Moines River or Prairie Creek. You can even take a boat out to the middle of the river and drop your line in hopes of catching trout, bass, or even catfish.

Motorhome camping is a great way to bring some of the comforts of home with you while on vacation. The RV campgrounds at Dolliver Memorial State Park overlook the Des Moines River, and all campsites are equipped with electricity. Modern restrooms and shower facilities are within walking distance of all campsites. A dump station is also available for campers. Make your reservation early so you have a campsite when you pull your rental RV into the park.

Pomeroy RV Campground in Gordon Prange City Park in Pomeroy offers great amenities and activities for campers to enjoy. Campsites are large enough to accommodate larger campers and have electric, water, and sewer hookups. A shelter house is also available at the campgrounds.

The Rockwell City Iowa RV Park is a great place to camp near Dolliver Memorial State Park. Full hookups with 30- or 50-amp electricity, water, and sewer are available. Restrooms with shower facilities are centrally located for all campers to use. This is a kid-friendly RV park with an area of the park designated for kids’ play.

Before heading home from a weekend jam-packed with fun at Dolliver Memorial State Park, make a stop in Lehigh and visit the Brushy Creek State Recreation Area. This area is over 6,000 acres and is one of Iowa’s largest outdoor public recreation areas. Bring a picnic and enjoy a leisurely lunch amid the flora and fauna of Iowa. You can wander along the many trails and snap photos of breathtaking views.

Head over to Fort Dodge and the Fort Museum and Frontier Village. This replica 19th-century fort and village featuring a drugstore, schoolhouse, and jail is a great place to visit. There are thousands of artifacts, including Native American tools and art and military memorabilia. Fort Dodge was founded in 1835 by the mounted infantry called the Dragoons; the actual fort was not constructed until 1850.

While in Fort Dodge, make sure to stop in at the Blanden Memorial Art Museum. This museum is in the historic Oak Hill District of the city in a neo-classical building. It was originally built on private land by Charles Granger Blanden, but in 1932, the museum, including the grounds it sits on, was donated to the city. Permanent collections at the museum showcase exotic art as well as pieces from local Iowan artists and photographers.