Webster City, IA is situated about 76 miles northwest of Des Moines. This small city has a population of just under 8,000 people, yet the area is packed with epic recreation areas, fascinating antique stores, unique boutiques, charming coffee shops, and other fun things to see and do.
Outdoor enthusiasts will want to check out Briggs Woods County Park to enjoy a day of fishing, boating, and swimming at the local 70-acre lake. You can go golfing at the 18-hole Briggs Woods Golf Course or camp at either of the two available camping areas; one is called the Briggs Woods campground, and the other is the Little Wall Lake campground. Options ranging from primitive to full hookups are available. A short drive away, you’ll find a series of enchanting waterfalls at Boone River.
Webster City offers you the opportunity to view 40 lovely barn quilts as you explore the area. If you enjoy searching out one-of-a-kind quilt trails, you might want to visit this area just to see and photograph these appealing art pieces.
The Illinois Central Railroad Depot now serves as the home base for the Buchan County Tourism Visitor Center. It is also a museum educating visitors about local railroad history. The depot used to be part of a functioning railroad that was originally founded in 1851.
If unique museums are of interest to you, you’ll find several other museum-centered day trips worth making from Webster City. The Swedish Immigrant Museum and Research Library in nearby Stratford, IA offers you opportunities to learn about the history of Swedish immigrants that populated the Swede Bend settlement in Iowa.
The Midwest Polka Fest takes place annually in September in nearby Dakota, IA. This cultural folk dancing and music festival attracts bands and fans from across the United States.
Every summer, sculptors and art enthusiasts flock to the Arts R Alive Sculpture Contest at West Twin Park in Webster City to enjoy viewing a juried selection of the Midwest’s finest contemporary sculpture and public art.
The Fine Art in the Park Art Festival takes place annually in August in Algona, IA. This event brings together live musicians and dozens of local artists who display their paintings, photography, and other work for public enjoyment.
Dolliver Memorial State Park is a 594-acre property including a campground area with a dump station. The scenic Des Moines River Valley RV campsite offers a mix of terrain including flatlands and spectacular views from atop canyon bluffs.
John F Kennedy Memorial Park is an RV-friendly camping destination offering a 53-acre lake, a volleyball court, picnic areas, and an 18-hole municipal golf course.
Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Brushy Creek State Recreation Area to enjoy camping, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing for diverse species including bluegill, crappie, bass, catfish, and walleye. One of the unique features of this RV campsite property is the option for equestrian camping. If you’re traveling with one or more horses, you’ll appreciate the presence of hitch rails and a horse wash facility at this location. Full hookups are available.
Briggs Woods Park offers a dump station. You’ll find it at the west end of the campground. This facility is open year around. You’ll also find RV dump stations at Webster City RV and Riverview Park in Webster City. If you plan to travel to the Des Moines area, you’ll want to check out more options in RVshare’s guide to Des Moines dump stations.
If you're looking to store your RV near Webster City, Storage Mart is nearby in Des Moines. This facility offers mega units that can accommodate boats and large vehicles, and they also have smaller units available. Pricing for a unit measuring 10 feet by 30 feet by 8 feet starts at $164.99 per month if you book your space online.
Squirrel Storage is located in Ames, Iowa. Here you can rent a variety of storage unit sizes and pricing options. At the time we checked with them, the largest space available was 300 square feet and measured 10 feet by 30 feet. Prices for extra-large units start at $185 per month.
You’ll find even more RV storage facilities available in the greater Des Moines metro area.
Ledges State Park attracts hikers, campers, picnickers, and outdoor enthusiasts to its spectacular four-mile trail system. The trails take you past 100-foot sandstone ledges offering dramatic views of the Des Moines River. A stone bridge over Peas Creek is one of the park’s most noteworthy landmarks.
The 3,000-acre lake at Clear Lake State Park attracts boaters, fishing enthusiasts, windsurfers, and other water sports enthusiasts to its shores. The park also offers hospitable campgrounds and picnic areas.
The most remarkable feature of Walnut Woods State Park is the breathtaking stand of black walnut trees. This 260-acre park also offers lots of space to go hiking, boating, and birding. Try the 2.2-mile Bottomland Trail if you want a flat trail that’s easy enough for any kids in your group.
The 4,900-mile Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail allows you to follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark and explore the route they followed on their expedition from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania west to the Pacific Ocean from 1803 to 1806. The trail connects the homelands of more than 60 Native American nations.
The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is a 72-mile, 54,000-acre protected corridor situated alongside the Mississippi River. This national park educates the public about the area’s natural, historical, cultural, scientific, and economic resources. You can also go fishing, boating, biking, or hiking here.
You’ll want to allocate about half a day to check out the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. You can find an overview of the site’s attractions at the Visitor Center and take a self-guided tour of the property’s historic buildings. Be sure to stop at the Presidential Library and Museum and the Tallgrass Prairie Observation Deck before you leave.
Dolliver Memorial State Park is a 594-acre property including a campground area with a dump station. The scenic Des Moines River Valley RV campsite offers a mix of terrain including flatlands and spectacular views from atop canyon bluffs.
John F Kennedy Memorial Park is an RV-friendly camping destination offering a 53-acre lake, a volleyball court, picnic areas, and an 18-hole municipal golf course.
Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Brushy Creek State Recreation Area to enjoy camping, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing for diverse species including bluegill, crappie, bass, catfish, and walleye. One of the unique features of this RV campsite property is the option for equestrian camping. If you’re traveling with one or more horses, you’ll appreciate the presence of hitch rails and a horse wash facility at this location. Full hookups are available.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Webster City, IA, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Webster City?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Webster City from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Webster City?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.