Dispersed Camping in Story County, Iowa
Showing 10 locations in Story County.
Ames City Parks & Stealth Parking
Stealth parking areas within the city limits of Ames, including city park lots like Ada Hayden Heritage Park. Note that local municipal ordinances strictly regulate overnight stays in municipal parks, overriding any community stealth reports.
Anytime Fitness Ames
A standard paved commercial parking lot located near the fitness center in Ames.
Anytime Fitness Huxley
A standard commercial fitness center parking lot offering potential overnight parking for self-contained rigs.
Camp Fire Camp Canwita
A private camp facility primarily used for group events and youth programs; contact the organizing authority regarding availability and public access.
Carr Park Canoe Launch
This scenic park setting along the Skunk River features paved parking and access to walking trails. While the area offers a quiet atmosphere by the water, Ames city code technically closes all parks overnight, making overnight stays illegal and subject to active enforcement.
Kwik Star Ames
A commercial convenience store lot where overnight stays are prohibited and strictly enforced by local authorities.
Nevada Dispersed Camping Area
A basic dispersed camping reference location situated near Nevada, Iowa.
Planet Fitness Ames
An urban parking option located in a commercial shopping center, often suitable for short-term overnight stays with active membership or management permission.
Walmart in Ames
Paved parking at a Walmart Supercenter, located close to local amenities in Ames. Self-contained rigs typically park in the outer reaches of the lot.
Walmart Supercenter Ames
A commercial parking option that historically permits self-contained rigs to stay overnight. Please park at the outer edges of the lot and remain aware of local operations.