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Tent camping on the Raccoon River

99%

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46 reviews

· Lake City, Calhoun, Iowa · 42 acres

Hosted by Stephanie W.

RV/tent site

· 8 guests max

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Stephanie is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Learn more about this land: Come relax at Rainbow Raccoon Ranch on the Raccoon River. The river offers floating, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. The nearby Rainbow Bend park and other local conservation areas offer hiking opportunities. As a working ranch, we have friendly Scottish Highland cattle onsite for great photos and selfies.Come relax at Rainbow Raccoon Ranch on the Raccoon River. The river offers floating, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. The nearby Rainbow Bend park and other local conservation areas offer hiking opportunities. As a working ranch, we have friendly Scottish Highland cattle onsite for great photos and selfies. Also, as a working ranch, we have a livestock guardian dog on site to guard the cattle. He’s extremely friendly but tends to bark at night.

RV details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 40 feet allowed

Pull-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Requires leveling

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

8 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit. You may bring your own firewood if you like, or feel free to burn any deadfall you find in the trees.

Toilet available

Portable toilet. A porta-potty is available near the cattle pen

No pets

Potable water available

Spigot, hose. A water spigot and hose are available near the house

Bins available

Trash bin. A dumpster is available near the house

Picnic table present

No showers

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

WiFi available in some areas

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

Cancellation policy: Super Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Firewood bundlegood

$10.00

Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire. You can also bring your own firewood or purchase firewood bundles at the Lake City Casey's gas station for ~$7.50 each.

Reviews

99% Recommend53 ratings · 46 reviews

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Tasha S.

9 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

Tent

Peaceful and solo camping spot right by the river. Lots of available wood to make a fire and Stephanie was responsive and flexible with my last minute booking. I even saw bald eagles in the morning! Their dog is so sweet too. Thanks, Stephanie!

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Michael M.

2 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent

Great host, great dog, nice and quiet. Would definitely come back.

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Francis C.

9 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Peaceful and rural and private.

Tent · With kids

Wow what a peaceful rural setting. Perfect for getting away and spending time with our kids just relaxing. Such a friendly welcome. There are many shady trees and a huge lawn - more than enough space to be comfortable. We enjoyed walking up and down the river looking for clams. This will definitely be on our list of places to return to.

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Tiffany S.

8 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent · With kids

This was such a great place to camp. The owners are lovely and the scenery was beautiful. It was really fun interacting with the highland cows which made my daughter day! Once we left our little toddler was chanting “let’s go!!!” Over and over again while saying moo! Safe to say we all had a great time there.

Melissa V.

2 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent

Second time here, it’s quiet and peaceful out there. And I felt very safe!

Stacey L.

2 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

So peaceful

10 ft travel trailer

We had the best time. Beautiful place, secluded and private. Stephanie and her husband were wonderful hosts. We will definitely go again.

Location

Lake City, Calhoun, Iowa, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Báxoje Máyaⁿ (Ioway), Jíwere–Ñút’achi Máyaⁿ (Otoe-Missouria), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Yankton First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking