Scenic Park Campground

When you rent a camper near Scenic Park Campground, you’ll be just 20 minutes' drive from Stone State Park. In Sioux City, the 1,069-acre park gets its name from the numerous bluffs and ravines found throughout the area. Adjacent to the Big Sioux River, this an awesome place for outdoor enthusiasts. With six miles of equestrian trails, eight miles of hiking and cross-country skiing trails, and six miles of mountain biking trails, there’s something for you here, regardless of whether you prefer to be on land or water. Stone State Park also has picnic shelters, cabins, and opportunities for camping. If you want to acquaint yourself with the area and its history, check out the nature center. Inside, you’ll discover various interpretive exhibits, a 400-gallon aquarium, and natural dioramas. If you’re willing to drive about 45 minutes, you can check out Lewis and Clark State Park. Though its decidedly smaller than Stone State Park, the park has a rich history. In fact, it’s named for westward explorers Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark. In 1804, the men traveled into the northwestern United States and spent quite a bit of time at the site of today’s park. Today, visitors can see a full-size reproduction of the men’s keelboat while learning all about their travels. Wildlife viewing, hiking, picnicking, swimming, fishing, and boating are popular activities to enjoy while visiting Lewis and Clark State Park. Perhaps you had so much fun at Lewis and Clark State Park and want to learn more about these frontiersmen. If that’s the case, check out the Sioux City Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. Operated by the National Park Service, the center highlights the expeditions of Lewis and Clark into modern-day Sioux City. You can also explore the exhibits at the Betty Strong Encounter Center next door, or follow the twisting paths of the Missouri River at “The Changing River” exhibit.