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John_S2
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Oct 20, 2016

Ames, Iowa camping options?? Near Iowa State ??

Planning to go to our grand daughters football game next week in Ames Iowa at Iowa State University.

Need electric for heat for our Class C motorhome.

Looks like nothing close to Ames or places are closed for the season.

Any suggestions for a 24' Class C for Friday and Saturday nights of Oct. 28 and 29?

Would appreciate any and all suggestions.

Looks like they have tailgating spots at the University but figure they would not have electric. Don't know about running the genny all night... Never have done this and am afraid it could be unsafe and noisy.

Appreciate any and all ideas/suggestions.

TIA, John S.

4 Replies

  • Ledges State Park is about 8 miles away. Now if you don't mind driving 25 minutes Little Wall Lake campground outside Jewel iowa would be nice.

    Dean
  • Twin Anchors Campground & Hickory Grove Campground, near Colo, 16 miles east of Ames.
  • A little closer would be Ledges State Park which is west of Ames neat Boone. Check with them on availability.
  • Adventureland campground in Altoona is an easy drive to Ames.

    Hickory Park Restaurant in Ames has excellent BBQ

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