Ottumwa City Park operates as a municipal campground within the city limits, offering full hookups for RVs up to 35 feet and accommodating both drive-in and walk-in camping from April through October. The campground sits adjacent to a major road, though mature trees provide some buffer from traffic noise. Sites include electric and water hookups, with a single dump station serving the facility.
The park features an on-site fishing pond that draws anglers throughout the season. Stephanie S. notes the campground "has a lake you can fish at right in campground" and describes full hookup sites at $18 per night. Covered pavilions and a playground serve families, while walking trails connect to the broader park system. The Chief Wapello Trail provides additional recreation opportunities for hikers and cyclists.
Restroom facilities include showers, though reviewers mention the buildings show their age and shower heads run low in the women's facilities. The campground's urban location means easy access to downtown Ottumwa for supplies and dining, with grocery stores and restaurants within walking distance. Recent policy changes restrict tenting alongside RVs on the same site.
For a more secluded experience, campers can explore Ottumwa Lagoons located just north of the city park.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsOttumwa City Park is located in Iowa near Ottumwa
Directions
From Jct of US-63 & 34W, S 0.5 mi on Wapello ST (R)
Coordinates
41.01000023 N
92.43000055 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 5/8/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 5/8/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 20 min from Des Moines, IA
- 1 hr 23 min from Iowa City, IA
- 1 hr 43 min from Ames, IA
- 1 hr 44 min from Cedar Rapids, IA




