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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Anita, IA

279 Reviews

Lake Anita State Park Campground offers RV-friendly sites with full hookups, electrical connections, and water access, positioned around a 171-acre lake. The campground accommodates large motorhomes with big-rig friendly sites, including both fifty-amp and thirty-amp electrical hookups alongside sewer connections. Several RV parks operate nearby, including Jesse James Gang RV Hookup with six designated sites, and Shady Brook Camping & RV Adventures in Earlham. Sites at Lake Anita provide lake views but are placed relatively close together. "The campsites have you packed in like sardines...too many vehicles packed in a small area," noted one visitor.

Throughout Cass County and surrounding areas, RV camping options vary in amenities and spaciousness. Dump stations are available at most established campgrounds, including Lake Anita and Nations Bridge Park. Cell service can be limited in some locations, with one camper reporting no AT&T service at certain parks. Seasonal availability differs between locations, with Lake Anita State Park operating from April through December. Many campgrounds allow pets, though specific restrictions may apply. The proximity to Interstate 80 makes several RV parks convenient overnight stops for travelers, with Nations Bridge Park situated just north of Stuart and Lake Anita located a few miles off the interstate.

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Best RV Sites Near Anita, Iowa (73)

    1. Jesse James Gang RV Hookup

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    Anita, IA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 661-3955

    $10 - $17 / night

    2. Shelby Country Inn & RV Park

    1 Review
    Harlan, IA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 544-2766

    $35 / night

    3. Shady Brook Camping & RV Adventures, LLC

    2 Reviews
    Earlham, IA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 238-1998

    "We looked at the other reviews and it talked about it being so close to the freeway, but we didn’t hear a sound. It was really in a good perimeter of trees and lots of shade and level camp spots."

    4. Degroot's Backyard RV Park

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    Harlan, IA
    35 miles

    5. Econolodge RV Park

    1 Review
    Harlan, IA
    24 miles
    +1 (712) 784-2233

    6. Lake Anita State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Anita, IA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (712) 762-3564

    $15 - $33 / night

    "Full hookup and tent campsites are plentiful with or without reservations. Beautiful lake, great walking trail, close to town and I-80, but quiet and peaceful. Can’t beat it for $11 a night."

    "This campground has both RV full hookup and electric sites very close to the lake. Campsites offer a great view of lake and close access to docks."

    7. CAB Campground

    1 Review
    Anita, IA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 590-0041

    $25 / night

    "There are no frills here just quiet and the essentials, elec, water and sewer for $25/night. Great communication. If you're traveling near it's an inexpensive place to get some rest."

    8. Littlefield Rec Area

    7 Reviews
    Exira, IA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 268-2762

    "First time here,this place is very nice &peaceful, beautiful lake,spacious sites power & water at sites,15,30&50 amp."

    "I happened upon a site with full hookups and it was $20.00 a night. I’m guessing in the regular season these would either be taken or they might charge more. Anyway, great relaxing stay!"

    9. Nations Bridge Park

    4 Reviews
    Stuart, IA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 523-1789

    "The lower camp zone looks like it floods easily and was pretty muddy, so we opted for a nice level spot in the upper section. 50 amp plug in, fire rings, picnic tables, great park for our 3 year old."

    "It’s a little ways off the highway through the town of Stuart (Home to 1600 good eggs). There is an upper and lower campground and rumor has it that the lower sites can be a little muddy."

    10. Casey City Park

    4 Reviews
    Stuart, IA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 746-3315

    $10 / night

    "This is a small little park off the highway, we had been traveling for two days and needed to stop for the night."

    "There was nobody there and a pretty awesome playground for the kids.  clean accessible and a drive through a quaint little town. What else could you ask for?"

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  • N
    Aug. 17, 2023

    Adair City Park

    Great overnight spot

    Park was clean and close to highway. Husband said bathrooms were clean enough. Didn't use the showers. Arrived around 10pm on a Tuesday and there were 3 spots left. Not all spots could accommodate big rigs. About 8 sites total with electric and water hookups. $15/night for RVs and $6 for tents. Drop box and dump station by the bathrooms. Police rolled through shortly after we arrived. Safe area now but marker says this is the site of Jesse James first train robbery in July 1873. Would definitely come back if passing through.

  • Mike S.
    Jun. 3, 2019

    Lake Icaria Co Park

    Great place that wasn’t crowded

    Very nice place. Full hook up spots were very nice. Easy to get into, plenty of space, fire pit, picnic table, friendly & helpful park officers, lots of activities (hiking, boating, boat rentals, beach, bait shop, close to a race track in Corning, etc). We went the weekend after Memorial Day & there were plenty of spots. Quiet & family friendly. Even have food trucks that serve over by the beach!

  • Robert B.
    Jun. 20, 2021

    Arrowhead Park Campground

    Great nature, fishing, and camping park.

    Arrowhead campground has 60 RV sites that support both 30 and 50 amp hookups. They have several well water stations to take on water and a sewer dump station. There also lots of tent camping sites. All sites come with picnic table and fire ring. There are numerous nature trails to hike ranging from easy to hard. There is also a nice sized lake for fishing, canoeing, and paddle boats. The lake has a boat ram for small fishing boats. Very well maintained, managed, and friendly atmosphere.

  • Sarah H.
    Aug. 7, 2016

    Arrowhead Park Campground

    Easy Family Camping Near Omaha

    Our family and another family shared a primitive tent site near the back of the park. We were first and foremost impressed with the freedom we had in choosing our site. Tent camping here is non-reservable, but once you enter the park, you may choose from any spots containing a fire pit outside of RV loops. Tent sites range from lake-front, to playground side, to more private sites on the outer rim of the park. We chose a large, private site at the back of the park. This site was well maintained and had enough space to easily accommodate two families of four. We even had a picnic shelter all to ourselves. Our site was lined by woods and farmland and had a good view of a small pond. The night was full of exciting animal noises from both the nearby farm and pond. Vault toilets were a short walk away with clean shower facilities just a few loops away. The kids enjoyed riding bikes up and down gravel roads, looking for frogs, and playing on the playground. Canoe and paddle boat rental is extremely reasonable. Hiking trails near the park entrance are rugged. The staff was incredibly kind and easy-going, yet attentive. Just a short drive from neighboring towns, this is a good starter campground for families with younger kids. We hope to return in winter to check out the camping cabins.

  • Renee H.
    May. 23, 2024

    Des Moines West KOA Holiday

    Nice modern KOA

    Large modern KOA with sites to accommodate all sizes of rigs and also tent campers. Gravel sites require some leveling. Not much privacy between sites nor shade. Bathhouses were clean and private. Laundry available. Off leash dog area available. Convenient to John Wayne’s birthplace and covered bridges of Madison County. Bulk propane tanks were on site for winter campers. Camper cabins available. Small store with Hunt Brothers pizza to order. Gathering room on site and pedal car racetrack. Verizon cell signal was good. Garbage dumpster and dump station on site.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 26, 2022

    Timberline Campground

    Beautiful forested overnight stay

    We called ahead to see if they had sites available that night. Arrived just before the office closed at 7pm. They were ready for us and escorted us to our pull-through full-hookups site near the front of the campground. This is a huge property but laid out in different sections that each have their own flavor. The pull-throughs near the front are level, gravel pads with grass all around. Other areas are forested and some are hilly. Full-hookups worked fine. We stayed in site 121, which faces an open grassy area backed by a little forest that echoed with beautiful wildlife sounds in the evening. There are no campground lights except at the restrooms, so it’s great for stargazing! The restrooms were good.

  • K
    Jun. 6, 2021

    Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds

    Nice, quiet spot.

    Hidden gem. Just a few mins off I-80 but no noise or signs of heavytraffic. Cute, quaint little town. All pull through spots and all sites are level. Not all spots have picnic tables or fire rings but there were very few campers so we had our pick of spots. Playset for younger kids. Golf course and pool in town. Nice shade trees. Bath house had flushing Toilets. Showers weren't very clean but we didn't need to use them. Perfect for a quick stop and very affordable at $20 for full hookups.

  • Jeannie D.
    May. 25, 2023

    Spring Lake County Park

    Family Tradition

    We love to return here every year! 

    Recently updated two-way fresh-fill/santiary dump station. There is Ice Cube Consessions and the skating rink from Memorial Day through Labor Day every year. Great long-term hosts really make this park feel like going home.

  • N K.
    Oct. 11, 2020

    Prairie Rose State Park Campground

    Peace & quiet

    Reserved electric unit 090 for the weekend, which had a scenic corn field for a backdrop - this is Iowa! Paved roads, level gravel sites, wide & mowed trails, clean pit toilets and a layout that isn’t too cramped. The pond has multiple shoreline fishing spots with picnic tables and a cleaning station. Basic playground in front of the beach which is a short drive or a ~1 mile trail walk away.

Guide to Anita

RV camping near Anita, Iowa offers a variety of options for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the beauty of the region while enjoying modern amenities.

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Amenities for Comfort

  • Many parks, like Shelby Country Inn & RV Park, offer essential amenities such as electric hookups, water hookups, and sanitary dump stations for a hassle-free stay.
  • At Degroot's Backyard RV Park, you'll find facilities that include showers and picnic tables, ensuring a comfortable camping experience.
  • Defiance RV Park features drinking water and sewer hookups, catering to the needs of RV campers looking for convenience.

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