Fishing, biking, and a stocked pond draw campers to Griffs Valley View RV Park, a full-hookup RV park set on a former horse farm in Altoona, Iowa. The 25-mile Chichaqua Valley Trail runs directly between the campground and the park office, giving cyclists and walkers immediate trail access without driving anywhere. A groomed fishing pond with paved paths around its perimeter sits on the property, where anglers have reported catching bluegill. Sites feature concrete pads with 30/50 amp electric, water, and sewer connections, and the grounds include manicured grass areas between rigs. Nearby, Adventureland Campground offers a different setup for those who want a change of scenery.
Site spacing is the most consistent concern in reviews. Several campers note that despite the large concrete pads, rigs end up close together, particularly during peak season. Tim H. puts it plainly: "you are right on top of your neighbor." That said, reviewers consistently describe the grounds as well-maintained, with clean bathrooms and shower facilities split between two shower houses, one at the front of the park and one toward the back.
The park runs full from May through September. Multiple reviewers report calling ahead only to find the park fully booked by voicemail, though a few managed to secure a spot by reaching staff directly. Reservations are strongly advisable. The office, located up NE 46th St attached to a feed store to the north, also handles propane fill-ups. No pets are allowed. WiFi is listed as an amenity, though at least one recent reviewer found it unavailable on-site, so a backup data plan is worth having.
The community center includes a kitchen, TV room, game room, laundry, and a storm shelter. One reviewer noted the absence of fire rings as a drawback. The park accommodates RVs up to 45 feet and accepts stays ranging from a single night to extended monthly arrangements, including winter stays. The owner actively manages snow and ice removal during colder months, according to long-term guests. Campers looking for a quick overnight stop near I-80 with full hookups may also consider Flying J Travel Center — Altoona as a no-frills alternative.
Description
142 Full Hookup Campsites
AMENITIES
Two (2) Storm Shelters
Laundry
Private Showers
Restrooms
Recreation Pond Fishing
Recreation Room/Area
Coin Games
Play Equipment
Exercise Equipment
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGriffs Valley View RV Park is located in Iowa near Bondurant
Address
6429 NE 46th St
Altoona, IA 50009
Coordinates
41.67679951 N
93.521658 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 users
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 21 usersLast on 7/19/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/19/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 users
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 21 usersLast on 7/19/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/19/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 7 min from Des Moines, IA
- 26 min from Ames, IA
- 1 hr 35 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
- 1 hr 41 min from Waterloo, IA


















