RV rental Pilot Knob State Park, IA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Many people bring along their four-legged friend for their Pilot Knob State Park camping trip, as dogs are welcome in certain areas of the park. Guests must clean up after their dogs and keep them under control. A network of excellent trails wind through the park, and your dog is allowed to explore them as long as they remain leashed. These trails are multi-use trails, so be aware of other hikers, bikers, and even horseback riders. During the winter months, when snow covers the paths, visitors can go snowmobiling or cross-country skiing at Pilot Knob State Park. Bring along your camera or even a sketchpad if you're a budding artist when you decide to camp at Pilot Knob State Park. The 700-acre park is home to a menagerie of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, groundhogs, beavers, black bears, and, of course, a variety of birds. You might spot woodpeckers, cardinals, quail, and wild turkeys. You can pull up a chair just outside your rental motorhome and watch the wildlife, or you can hike throughout the park in hopes of spotting some critters. Amateur botanists will also enjoy the three species of pond lilies found on Dead Man’s Lake, a four-acre floating sphagnum bog. Pilot Knob Lake is a 15-acre man-made lake that is perfect for boating, swimming, or fishing. Boats with electric motors are allowed and must adhere to the regulations set by the park. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent at the park office, or you can bring your own. There are no lifeguards at the lake, but swimming is permitted. Fishing can be done from the shore or further out on the lake in a boat. When the lake freezes over in the winter, ice skating is a popular activity.