Balsam Valley Campground

10/11/2026

Balsam Valley Campground’s 1st Annual Chili Cook Off! 🌶️

Congrats to our winners! The game is on for next year!

Thank you Mike and Molly for coordinating such a fun night with the best company!

09/27/2026

POV: You said, “We’re just going camping for the weekend.” 😂

Friday: “We’ll keep it simple.”
Saturday: “Should we stay another night?”
Sunday: “How soon can we come back?”
Monday: “Anyone know how to call in sick to work?” 🤣

🏕️ Balsam Valley Campground
📍 Dorchester, IA

Life is better around the campfire. 🔥

09/24/2026

New local restaurant just 10 minutes from the campground!

The wait is finally over! After overcoming a few bumps in the road, The Dorchester is opening our doors this October (exact date TBD). 🍂🎉
To everyone who has been doing drive-bys and peeking in our windows over the last few months, thank you for your incredible patience. We have built a true destination spot where rustic charm meets elegant dining, bringing you a unique experience built on grit and grace.

Give our page a Like and Share to help us spread the word. We cannot wait to serve you next month!🍸🥩

08/18/2026

We’ve had the BEST summer, and we’re not ready for it to end! ☀️🌿

Soak up those last bits of summer with us at Balsam Valley! Our permanent sites are filling up fast, and availability is limited.

Snag your spot before they’re gone! 🏕️

📞 Call or text 507-458-1229 to reserve your site!

07/03/2026

Let’s celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA together! 🇺🇸

Needing a last minute place to stay this weekend? Join us in the valley! The campground has made it through all of the recent storms and we have a few spots available.

See our updated map made by one of our very talented campers!

Contact us via call/text 507-458-1229 or email [email protected]

05/24/2026

Happy Memorial Day weekend! Thankful for our troops and everything they sacrifice.

We are all enjoying fires, friends, and fresh fish this weekend! We have the best campers I could ever ask for. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Still needing a spot to stay this holiday weekend? Join us in the valley!

Sand volleyball, campfires, the best trout fishing, and even better company!

For reservations call/text 507-458-1229 or email [email protected].

04/28/2026

We had a busy weekend working in the valley, but were lucky to have some extra good help! 🌷

Come stay with us this weekend! Call/text 507-458-1229 or email [email protected] to make your reservation.

03/31/2026

We hit the jackpot witnessing the breathtaking sunset in the valley last night and look forward to many more!

We can't thank all our permanent and overnight campers enough for trusting us with your camping memories. We're thankful for all of you!