Travelers passing through on Interstate 80 will find this municipal campground just five minutes off the highway in the small town of Menlo. The park provides electric and water hookups for RVs up to 50 feet, along with picnic tables and trash service. Campers should expect frequent train noise, as the campground sits directly adjacent to active railroad tracks with trains passing around 3 AM and 5 AM. The setting is residential, surrounded by homes where families and dogs contribute to ambient noise levels throughout the day. A public library across from the park offers WiFi access for those needing connectivity. Alternative options include Casey City Park, located a short drive west.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundMenlo City Park Campground is located in Iowa
Directions
From Jct of I-80 & milepost 88, N 2 mi on Redwood Rd and into town.
Coordinates
41.52042783 N
94.40344082 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 36 min from Des Moines, IA
- 1 hr 3 min from Ames, IA
- 1 hr 22 min from Omaha, NE
- 2 hrs 5 min from Sioux City, IA








