*Just minutes from the main business district of Manning, Iowa with all its fantastic roadside attractions, restaurants and shopping is a cozy campsite with a German backdrop just steps away from your campfire. Our stay at the German Hausbarn campsite was complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant!
When you’re cruising down HWY 141 with your camper or RV, you’ll want a quality campsite. Give your camping getaway a little German twist when you get to Manning! 12196 311th Street 712-655-3131
I like to camp. I also like being close to town. I also like plush canopies of trees. And I like having restaurants nearby. I also like hearing a creek flow by as I drift off to sleep. I want walking trails, roadside attractions and big meals grilled outdoors. All of these niche camping qualities are offered in Manning and it’s right next to one of Iowa’s most famous barns. Get your rig ready for Willow Creek and the German Hausbarn Campground!
It’s first come first serve here at this Manning campground. Shady campsites await….This trip to Manning really “popped up” on us! Our friend, Shelly Greving loaned us her family camper for our night in Carroll County! That’s some good ol’fashion Western Iowa hospitality right there…A lot of time was spent walking through the property and finding roadside attractions, historic Carroll County treasures and this little mural here.The Carroll County Freedom Rock is just down the lane from where your campsite is located. Get some much needed time outdoors and scratch this Freedom Rock off the list at the same time in Manning!The amazing and beautiful Lutheran Church that’s just up the hill from the campsite. Moved here to Manning, from its rural location, and finding its permanent home with the rest of Manning’s historic structures on the grounds.The old German Hausbarn is one of Iowa’s most historic barns. Brought over from Germany and pieced back together right here in Manning. This too is also steps away from the campsite and you’ll be amazed by the architecture and craftsmanship that went into the entire structure. The locals do an incredible job of managing The grounds and keeping up with the seasons. You’ll find this area very peaceful and May even catch yourself taking an extra lap or two during your stroll.Get a picture with this not so lil’piggy! One of the local celebrities that’s called Carroll County home. Boy, I’d like to give this guy a big hug!
The great American cookout is the ultimate way to enjoy any campsite. Earlier in the day we supplied up at Bordenaro’s in Carroll, and supper couldn’t happen soon enough. I was ready for the grill, smoke, meats, salads and the beautiful Manning evening!
Steaks, chops, brats! The summertime trifecta of all my cookout dreams. Giant T-Bones, juicy skinless brats and tomahawk pork chops! The aroma from our campsite could have lured carloads of travelers on HWY 141 into the campground. That’s the unforgettable waft of a successful Carroll County Gallivant! The T-Bone was almost too big for my plate! This is the perfect picture of summer right here. Corn on the cob at a Carroll County campsite!Night time in the popup. A beautiful evening at the Hausbarn Campground with sounds of summer all around us. What was even better was the ice cream shop in Manning was just a few minutes away! Let’s go, Gigi! The camper can wait because Dad needs a banana split!
The early morning sunshine was out and I was back on the walking trail. Past the church, historic homestead and farm, back to the freedom rock, greetings from our neighbors at other campsites and one last look at the German Hausbarn.
Keep on the sunny side, folks! An easy thing to do during a Carroll County summer in Manning!
We love the wilderness and roughing it sometimes, but having the entertaining town of Manning in our backyard made this popup camper experience a very memorable one. We thank all of you that came to visit with us and helped the entire gang dive into a premium steak dinner. Let’s load up the grills again at the Hausbarn!
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