Bedford hooks RV campers with Lake of Three Fires State Park, its crown jewel just minutes north. This Taylor County gem delivers prime fishing, boating, and hiking amid Iowa's rolling hills. Pitch your rig from $18/night and dive into small-town charm that beats chain hotels every time.
Bedford anchors Taylor County as its historic seat. Wander Main Street's quaint shops and eateries like the Bedford Cafe. Join locals at the annual Taylor County Fair in July for parades, rodeos, and blue-ribbon pies. Head north to Lake of Three Fires, a 189-acre haven where bass leap and loons call at dusk.
Lake of Three Fires State Park stands as your ideal base camp. Families flock here for sandy beaches and playgrounds. Anglers target crappie from shore or boat rentals. Hikers tackle five miles of wooded trails, perfect for spotting deer. Rates kick off at $18/night with electric sites galore.
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Bedford earns fame as Taylor County's seat and gateway to Lake of Three Fires State Park. This small town of 1,400 buzzes with Main Street antiques and the July Taylor County Fair's parades and pies. Campers love its quiet vibe, just 10 miles from prime Iowa lake action.
Lake of Three Fires State Park sits 10 miles north of Bedford, your top option. It offers 73 sites from $18/night, with electric hookups, showers, and lake access. No other parks match its amenities in our directory.
Yes, Lake of Three Fires State Park welcomes leashed pets at all sites. Keep dogs under voice control on trails and beaches. Clean up after them to preserve the park's family-friendly shores.