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Timberline RV Campground

158 RV Sites, 10 Cabins, 7 Tent Sites

Timberline RV Campground in Waukee, Iowa, offers 158 RV sites, 10 cabins, and seven tent sites a mile and a half from I-80, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service, ADA-accessible sites, and rigs accepted to 70 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Full hookup and water-and-electric categories join a pool, jumping pillow, and pond, open all year. One hundred fifty-eight sites run in full hookup and water-and-electric categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted on 20, 30, and 50-amp, sized to 70 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Accessible sites are available. Ten cabins and seven tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills and exchange, dump station, restrooms, showers, firewood, and recycling handle the practical side. If the office is closed when you arrive, call 515-987-1714 ahead and they will make arrangements. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with a jumping pillow, recreation center, arcade, billiards, ping pong, sports courts, and volleyball filling the grounds. A pond supports fishing, with a playground, dog park, and community fire pit besides. Pets are welcome. The owners describe it as country camping with city convenience, and the geography backs that up — shaded sites in genuine Dallas County countryside, a mile and a half from the interstate and minutes from West Des Moines. Summer is the peak, with the interstate position bringing steady through-traffic year-round. Reserve ahead for summer weekends.

from $39/night

Sam Robinson Memorial Park

18 RV Sites

Sam Robinson Memorial Park in Sibley, Iowa, offers 18 RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 70 feet, in a city-maintained park with full-hookup and water-and-electric categories. A municipal swimming pool, golf course, and pond sit within walking distance of the sites. Eighteen back-in sites run in full-hookup and water-and-electric categories carrying 30 and 50-amp, sized to 70 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, and site WiFi. The 70-foot capacity is generous for a municipal park. A dump station, restrooms, showers, and a clubhouse handle the practical side. Municipal operation means well-maintained infrastructure at affordable rates — the trade most travelers are happy to make. Pets are welcome. The density of recreation within walking distance is unusual for a small-town Iowa park. The Sibley Golf Course, the municipal swimming pool, and Robinson Pond are all a short walk from the campground sites, with a playground on the grounds. Guests get a full slate of options without moving the rig. Sibley is the Osceola County seat and the northernmost incorporated city in Iowa, sitting within a few miles of the Minnesota border in the flat, agriculturally productive landscape of the Iowa tall grass prairie country. The park serves the Iowa season, with summer bringing the heaviest use of the pool, golf course, and campground together. With 18 sites in a community park, reserve ahead for summer weekends and any local event dates.

from $25/night

Wilder Park

52 RV Sites, 6 Tent Sites

Wilder Park in Allison, Iowa, offers 51 RV sites and six tent sites across 88 acres, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 50 feet. Full-hookup and water-and-electric categories in both back-in and pull-through join two fishing ponds, a disc golf course, mini-golf, and a storm shelter. Fifty-one sites run in 30/50-amp water-and-electric back-in, water-electric-and-sewer back-in, and water-electric-and-sewer pull-through categories, sized to 50 feet, with fire pits and site WiFi. Six tent sites round out the accommodations. A dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side, and a storm shelter sits on the grounds — a genuine safety feature in Iowa. The recreational range is unusually broad for a park this size. Two fishing ponds support angling and paddle boats, with a boat ramp for canoeing and kayaking. A disc golf course, mini-golf, ball field, sports courts, volleyball, basketball, pickleball, walking trails, hiking, biking, a playground, dog park, library, and community fire pit fill the 88 acres, with planned activities through the season. Off-roading is nearby. Pets are welcome. Allison sits on Iowa Highway 3 in Butler County, and the park works as both a genuine destination and a practical overnight for travelers crossing the state. The J&C Grocery, Allison Variety Store, and municipal swimming pool are in town, with Waverly 25 minutes away, Cedar Falls 35, Mason City 60, and five golf courses in the area. Summer is peak. Reserve ahead for warm-weather weekends.

from $16/night

Split Rock Park Campground

7 RV Sites, 20 Tent Sites

Split Rock Park Campground in Garretson, South Dakota, offers seven RV sites with 30-amp electric service and 20 tent sites on the banks of Split Rock Creek, sized for rigs to 40 feet with fire pits and picnic tables. A boat ramp and playground sit beside a natural waterfall where the creek cuts through pink Sioux quartzite. Seven back-in sites carry 30-amp electric only, sized to 40 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables — there are no water or sewer hookups, so arrive self-contained. Twenty tent sites cover simpler camping. Restrooms and portable toilets serve the grounds. This is a community park rather than a commercial campground, and the infrastructure reflects that honestly. Pets are welcome. The geology is the reason to come. Split Rock Creek cuts through exposed pink Sioux quartzite to form a natural waterfall and narrow gorge — a landscape of ancient bedrock and clear spring-fed water that contrasts sharply with the flat agricultural plains surrounding Garretson. A boat ramp gives paddlers direct launch access, with fishing, canoeing, and kayaking from the creek, and a playground for families. The combination of geological uniqueness, creek fishing, and paddling launch infrastructure gives this small park genuine regional draw well beyond its size. Garretson sits on the northwestern edge of town in eastern South Dakota, within easy reach of Sioux Falls. The campground serves the short northern plains season, with summer paddling and fishing carrying the demand and fall bringing quieter conditions along the creek. With seven RV sites, reserve ahead for summer weekends.

from $20/night

Ted's RV Park

26 RV Sites

Ted's RV Park in Decatur, IA, offers 26 full-hookup RV sites with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 80 feet. Sites come as back-ins and pull-throughs, each carrying water, sewer, and electric with site-delivered WiFi, a fire pit, and a picnic table. At 80 feet the pull-throughs take the longest coaches. The park is open all year, with laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, a boutique shop, a dump station, on-site dining, a bar, and a barn. Pets are welcome, with a dog park and a playground. A lake, creek frontage, and picnicking fill the grounds, with fishing and boating nearby. A state park and wineries are close. Decatur City sits at 308 Vine Street, half a mile from Interstate 35 at Exit 12, in the rolling prairie of southern Iowa. The nearest grocery, hardware, and services are in Leon, a few miles east. Rates and availability are on the booking page. Deer and turkey seasons fill this corner of Iowa — reserve ahead in the fall.

from $38/night

Double Nickel Campground

24 RV Sites

Double Nickel Campground in Waco, Nebraska, offers 24 full-hookup pull-through RV sites on the I-80 corridor, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted up to 120 feet, behind a gated entrance. Categories are sized by rig — Big Rig, under 35 feet, and under 30 feet — with an outdoor pool, mini-golf, storm shelter, and recreation center. Twenty-four sites are pull-through throughout, spanning Big Rig, under 35 feet, and under 30 feet categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with site WiFi, sized to 120 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Sizing by rig class is genuinely fair, and 120 feet on an all-pull-through layout is exactly what a long-haul interstate stop should offer. The WiFi has been upgraded multiple times and carries good signal across the park. A laundry, dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. The storm shelter is a real safety feature in Nebraska rather than a marketing line. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with mini-golf, an arcade, recreation center, basketball, volleyball, gaga ball, horseshoes, a playground, and dog park filling the rest. Cabins are available, and a golf course is nearby. York County sits in the practical middle of Nebraska on I-80, which makes this one of the most useful stops on a long crossing — and enough on-site recreation that families from Lincoln and Omaha come for the weekend rather than just the night. Summer interstate traffic drives demand. Reserve ahead for holiday travel periods.

from $50/night

Hidden Meadows RV Park & Campground

35 RV Sites, 7 Tent Sites

Hidden Meadows RV Park & Campground in Pine Island, MN, offers 61 full-hookup RV sites and 7 tent sites, with 30 and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 74 feet in select sites. Sites come in three categories — back-in 30-amp, back-in 50-amp, and 30 or 50 amp pull-thru — each equipped with water, sewer, and electric hookups. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, firewood, and a recreation center with a game room cover the practical side. Pets are welcome, and there is a large dog park. Walking trails, a playground, volleyball, basketball, billiards, corn hole, and biking fill the grounds, along the middle fork of the Zumbro River. Pine Island sits about 15 minutes from Rochester and the Mayo Clinic, which makes this park unusually practical as both a destination campground and a base for families with medical appointments. Rates for sites and tent spots are on the booking page. Ask about weekly and monthly rates if you're in Rochester for treatment — the park is set up for longer stays.

from $26/night

Hidden Bluffs Resort

Hidden Bluffs Resort near Spring Grove, Minnesota, offers a peaceful family camping experience in the scenic Driftless Area. This distinctive region of southeastern Minnesota is known for its limestone bluffs, wooded valleys, spring-fed trout streams, and rolling terrain—creating a landscape unlike anywhere else in the Upper Midwest. Accommodation options include: - Full-hookup RV sites - Comfortable cabin rentals - Traditional tent camping areas - Clean restrooms and showers - Laundry facilities - General store and on-site firewood - Wi-Fi connectivity Guests can enjoy plenty of recreation without leaving the property. More than four miles of groomed hiking trails wind through hardwood forests and limestone bluff terrain, while a spring-fed trout stream provides convenient on-site fishing access. Resort amenities include: - Outdoor swimming pool - Mini-golf course - Children’s playground - Four miles of groomed hiking trails - Spring-fed trout stream - Scenic wooded surroundings - Family-friendly recreation areas The surrounding Bluff Country offers additional opportunities for hiking, cycling, fishing, cave exploration, and sightseeing. Nearby attractions include: - Niagara Cave near Harmony - Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park - Root River State Trail - Lanesboro’s arts, shopping, and dining - Scenic towns along the Root River - Mississippi River day trips and excursions Hidden Bluffs Resort is open during Minnesota’s warm-weather camping season. Summer is ideal for family recreation, while fall brings spectacular foliage to the hardwood-covered bluffs and valleys. Advance reservations are recommended for summer holiday weekends and the popular fall color season.

Jellystone Park™ Monticello

188 RV Sites, 8 Cabins, 9 Tent Sites

Jellystone Park Monticello in Iowa offers 188 RV sites, eight cabins, and nine tent sites on the Maquoketa River, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service, ADA-accessible sites, and rigs accepted up to 120 feet. Premium riverside, full hookup, and electric-only categories join a splash pad, disc golf course, and beach in Jones County. One hundred eighty-eight sites span 20/30-amp electric back-in, 20/30/50-amp electric back-in, 30/50-amp full hookup back-in, 30/50-amp full hookup pull-through, and premium riverside categories, sized to 120 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. The 120-foot capacity is exceptional, and the electric-only tier gives self-contained rigs a lower rate. Accessible sites are available. Eight cabins and nine tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, boutique shop, laundry, propane fills, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. Day use runs $10 per person, with WIBIT passes $20 Sunday through Friday. A splash pad, outdoor pool, and inflatable water toys anchor the summer, with the river and lake supporting boat rentals, paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and a beach. A disc golf course, jumping pillow, basketball, gem mining, golf cart rentals, a playground, on-site dining, and a bar fill the rest, with live music and planned activities through the season. Pets are welcome. Monticello sits between Dubuque and Cedar Rapids, near Maquoketa Caves State Park. Summer is decisively the season. Reserve well ahead.

from $31/night