Dolliver Memorial State Park
Notice: Dolliver Memorial State Park: Modern Facilites Closure — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- iowadnr.gov(515) 359-2539
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Closure Dolliver Memorial State Park: Modern Facilites ClosureModern Facilites Closure: Dolliver Modern Shower Building , Restrooms and Dump Station rinse water are closed for the season. Water to fill, dump… (more)
Modern Facilites Closure: Dolliver Modern Shower Building , Restrooms and Dump Station rinse water are closed for the season. Water to fill, dump station and pit latrine will remain available. (Posted 10/19/2026)
Posted by the park 2026-10-19. Official alert
Weather Dolliver Memorial State ParkTo receive emergency alerts for Dolliver Memorial State Park, text "WebCoDolliver" to 67283. Text alerts will be sent when severe weather approaches… (more)
To receive emergency alerts for Dolliver Memorial State Park, text "WebCoDolliver" to 67283. Text alerts will be sent when severe weather approaches or local emergencies impact the park. To opt out of alerts text "Stop" to 67283.
Posted by the park 2022-07-11. Official alert
Overview
In Webster County, about 10 miles southeast of Fort Dodge, Dolliver Memorial State Park covers about 614 acres.
Things to do include historic sites and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with electric hookups, group camping, and showers). There are also cabins for rent.
Pets
Privately owned animals must be on a leash of max six feet or confined; pets may not be left unattended in campgrounds; most cabins/yurts are pet-free.
Statewide rule from Iowa's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- Iowa State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- 1-877-427-2757
The campground is 100% reservable and a reservation is required.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites Stay overnight in one of two family cabins or at the park’s campground. The cabins sleep four and are equipped with small refrigerators, cook-top stove, microwave and sink. The Dolliver Campground overlooks the Des Moines River and contains electric sites, a modern restroom and shower building, and dump station. Advance campsite and cabin reservations can be made online through the online reservation system for Dolliver Memorial State Park. The campground is 100% reservable and a reservation is required. | — | Electric campsitesShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Stay overnight in one of two family cabins or at the park’s campground. The cabins sleep four and are equipped with small refrigerators, cook-top stove, microwave and sink. The Dolliver Campground overlooks the Des Moines River and contains electric sites, a modern restroom and shower building, and dump station. Advance campsite and cabin reservations can be made online through the online reservation system for Dolliver Memorial State Park.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Family basic cabins
Reserve one of two day-use lodges or an open shelter at Dolliver. The South Lodge and Center Lodge are historical CCC structures known for their rustic architectural style. Both lodges and shelter can be reserved through the online reservation system for Dolliver Memorial State Park for large group events.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursHikingCamping
Trails
Hike more than five miles of rugged trails, taking visitors to sites through forests and canyons. Winding trails lead to unique sandstone formations known as the Copperas Beds, named for the mineral deposits left behind from erosion of the stone. The trail continues through wooded areas into oak-covered hillsides and along hilltop prairies.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Playground
- Group facilities
Camping
- RV dump station
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 2757 Dolliver Park Ave
Lehigh, IA 50557 - Nearest town
- Fort Dodge — about 10 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.3895, -94.0805
- Phone
- (515) 359-2539
- Dolliver@dnr.iowa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Iowa State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Iowa DNR 'All Parks' directory (Drupal view, ?page=0..3) — state parks, recreation areas, a state preserve and state forests
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Boneyard Hollow Sandstone Cliff 1.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Douglas W. Jones
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology