Best RV Parks near Bedford, IA

If you're looking for a place to park your RV near Bedford, look no further. Finding RV campgrounds in Iowa is easier than ever. Each spot offers quick access to one or more of Bedford's most popular destinations.

Best RV Sites Near Bedford, IA (43)

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Recent RV Reviews In Bedford

88 Reviews of 43 Bedford Campgrounds


  • Bobby B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Grand Trace State Forest
    Oct. 2, 2024

    Grand Trace State Forest

    Quiet Missouri Conservation Area

    In Amish country. About eight fire rings. Probably could park anywhere and camp regardless of rings. 2 OCT 24 and been here five days and saw only two other campers. One night and two night stays for them. Safe place although I am a manly man so I do not worry. Safe for females I mean. About 30 minutes to Bethany proper where civilization is. 3 bar Verizon reception.

  • Samuel H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Charity Lake
    Sep. 27, 2024

    Charity Lake

    Perfect Place to Spend the Night

    I believe I counted 4 total campsites at this place, I was the only one here towards the end of September on a Thursday night.

    It is close to the highway and you can certainly hear it but it didn’t bother me, it’s kinda handy to have a place close to the highway when you’re just stopping for the night.

    Single vault style toilet. There is a dumpster also.

  • Laura W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Valley State Park
    Aug. 23, 2024

    Green Valley State Park

    Timing is everything!

    Pretty grounds with woodland coverage on all sides in addition to the lake. We visited in August and realized it was prime family vacation time before school starts up again, so a little crowded and noisy. Spots are pretty close together too. But the grounds are quite lovely and the facilities were super clean. We plan to go back when Autumn arrives, mid week. Bonus easy shore fishing access.

  • Donner N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Charity Lake
    Jul. 3, 2024

    Charity Lake

    A treat of a spot

    Very pleasant spot with a few camp sites as options. Beautiful lake. Bathroom was rough, hole in the ground style with a gate for a door. But over all the site was worth it

  • Brian M.
    Camper-submitted photo from CAB Campground
    May. 21, 2024

    CAB Campground

    I gave 5 stars. There are no frills here!

    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.

  • Danni A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Icaria Co Park
    Apr. 9, 2024

    Lake Icaria Co Park

    Beautiful Views

    This campground has beautiful views of the lake. The sites are very close together. Everything was very clean when we were there.

  • Tammie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mormon Trail County Park
    Jun. 4, 2023

    Mormon Trail County Park

    Beautiful and secluded

    I stopped by for some research. I was only able to get cell service where camping sites 14-17 are located. These site are not shaded. The do appear to be adding additional sites in shadier areas. It's a beautiful spot with minimal people.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Viking Lake State Park
    Jun. 3, 2023

    Viking Lake State Park

    Very nice park

    Mostly level sites with options for tenting or rv. Sites are primitive, electric only or full hookup. Several back to to the lake. The lake is great for fishing, kayaking or swimming.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Binder Co Park
    May. 13, 2023

    Lake Binder Co Park

    Nice city park; reasonable price

    This is a 76 acre lake 1 mile northeast of Corning, Iowa. Electric sites are $20 a night or $800 for the season. There's a dump station and several water spigot. A bathroom with cold running water. There are also several portapotties around the lake. A fire ring and a picnic table at every site. We have seen people catching bass. Boats allowed with Electric motors only.

  • Dylan H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Quail Ridge RV Park
    Apr. 19, 2023

    Quail Ridge RV Park

    Clean, Conveniently Located, Level Park

    Park has underwent a full makeover. Electrical, plumbing, surfaces all have been updated. Level, full-hookup, pull-through sites. First come first serve basis, always sites available unless if a holiday or abnormally buys traffic.

  • Jayson H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wabash Trace Park
    Apr. 19, 2023

    Wabash Trace Park

    Coin "campground"

    Just a nice little spot behind city hall. Right next to the walking trail. If youre rolling through and just trying to find a quick little spot to post up and spend the night its perfect.

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Ridge Camping
    Jan. 20, 2023

    Prairie Ridge Camping

    Family Owned Campground

    Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to have this property on our platform. Featuring 12 RV sites and a camper rental, these's plenty of options to choose from. Book your stay and come back here to leave a review.

  • 1
    Camper-submitted photo from Viking Lake State Park
    Jan. 15, 2023

    Viking Lake State Park

    Starlink is hit and miss, lot of trees.

    Very nice and cheap. 8 for camping, 12 with electric and 18 full hookups. That’s a great price for the view. I will definitely be back when it’s greener. Verizon is 2 bars of 4g. And Starlink is only possible in select places, as there is a lot of trees. It’s January, so I chose my spot for the internet.

  • Marla A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Ridge RV Park
    Oct. 20, 2022

    Eagle Ridge RV Park

    Great Stay

    Two hour notice! Super nice hosts and very helpful getting us settled in our spot. Very nice and neat Campground! We will definitely be back!

  • E
    Camper-submitted photo from Ted’s RV Park
    Oct. 4, 2022

    Ted’s RV Park

    Great rural stop!

    Terrific small town RV park in Iowa. Long, level pull thru's and back ins, playground, dog walk, DELICIOUS on site restaurant. Clubhouse with immaculate laundry and individual showers, everything is new and cashless. Outstanding staff, friendly and helpful, shoutout to electrician (and footbal fan) Eric who made o ur day.

  • Sean & Holly H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Ridge RV Park
    Aug. 1, 2022

    Eagle Ridge RV Park

    Perfect get away off the 35

    Small campground with available spot with 2 days notice. Peaceful sites. Grounds very well kept. Full hookups and friendly staff. One of the best experiences on a site close to the 35, but far enough away you wouldn't know it. Good wifi. If you're looking for a beautiful park, this is it!

  • r
    Camper-submitted photo from Mozingo Lake County RV Park
    Jul. 28, 2022

    Mozingo Lake County RV Park

    Nice and Quiet

    Lake Mozingo is near the College Town of Maryville, Missouri. My experience is limited, but I’d say it’s pretty nice here. And inexpensive. Concrete Pads with Power and Water at the Site but no Sewer dump, that’s Centralized in the Camp. There’s Lake access if you want. I like it here.

  • Opus 15 !.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cold Spring Park
    Jun. 26, 2022

    Cold Spring Park

    Small 104 Acre Park

    This is a small 104 acre county park in central/west central Iowa. There are 26 electoral hook up sites and 20 primitive sites. Coat was $10 for primitive and $15 for electric. No reservations. Fist come first served. We pulled in around 3:30PM on a Friday and there were 6-8 electrical sites to choose from. (The place did fill up by Saturday morning though.) Sites are close together and there isn’t much privacy. The bathrooms are decent bathrooms with showers and over all the place was fairly clean. We just wanted a place to stay for a night or two on a pass through and this placed served the purpose. Not a place to visit if you are looking for spacious sites with a lot of privacy but it is a shady, well wooded park in the middle of nowhere Iowa If you need a place to stop for a night or two.

  • Nicole B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Icaria Co Park
    Jan. 23, 2022

    Lake Icaria Co Park

    Easily my favorite spot

    This is a very clean, lovely camp ground. The spots are spacious, and there are tons of options. In the fall we went and had no neighbors. It’s busy in summer, but well kept. They had people cleaning the bathrooms constantly (my mom kept pointing out, in awe, that it was “practically hourly”) which was great for tent camping with a large group! It’s quiet, beautiful lake, great boating, great swim spot, fun park for kids. Beautiful trees and hiking especially in the fall.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Ridge RV Park
    Dec. 30, 2021

    Eagle Ridge RV Park

    October 2021

    This campsite is wonderful and the owners are amazing! I pulled in late one October evening and had some problems, the owners were very understanding and helpful. I will definitely go back under less stressful circumstances. Very nice place!

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Wilson Lake County Park
    Sep. 15, 2021

    Wilson Lake County Park

    Small quiet clean campground off gravel road in middle of farmland

    No way to make day before reservations so we gambled and drove in. Van and bikes covered in fine white dust from road. Small lake but sites on hillside with no view. Clean bathrooms but noticed paid time showers were taped " out of order" morning of our departure so no showers for us. Very quiet and nice short hiking trail around lake. The 2 cabins face small pond and looked very nice.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Poe Hollow County Park
    Sep. 12, 2021

    Poe Hollow County Park

    Nice park off Rt2

    Stopped here for lunch. Nice campground with mowed grass and picnic tables in the trees. Power hookups available and covered/enclosed group areas.

  • Daniel V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mormon Trail County Park
    Aug. 19, 2021

    Mormon Trail County Park

    Great little campground in a rural setting

    This campground in Iowa is quite nice although not very private.  It costs $15 for camping with no electrical hook-up.  The views are great, and you can go dive in the little lake for a swim.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake of Three Fires State Park
    Jun. 28, 2021

    Lake of Three Fires State Park

    Gem But Could Be Better

    As tent campers we found a lot to love at Lake of Three Fires, but also found ourselves wanting more. It’s got a gorgeous lake, and some camping sites are out of this world, but it can be inconsistent and there’s not a lot to do.

    Pros: -While the electric hookup sites were full, primitive campers had their pick of the campground even during the middle of the summer. Plenty of open non-electric sites to choose from.
    -Site 55 is an absolute GEM. Spacious and right on the water! We didn’t have any neighbors so it was like we had the whole place to ourselves. -Good fishing at the lake, and plenty of quiet spots to fish from -The lake is quiet and relatively calm -Excellent (and clean!) modern bathrooms, by far the best we’ve encountered

    Cons: -There’s not a lot to do other than fishing and hanging out by the campsite -The trails are quite poorly marked and seem to only have entry and exit points at each end of the point, so unless you want to commit to the full 8 miles, you’ll have to turn back at some point -The sites can be inconsistently sized. We found some tent sites that were less than half the size of our site, and they were packed like sardines. -A lot of the sites are sloped, so even ground can be hard to find. -The park is pretty rural, so if you need to make an emergency grocery or supplies run you might be out of luck. -No firewood on site, so you’ll have to come prepared or hope you can find some in town.

  • Ranadinitalei D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Charity Lake
    May. 13, 2021

    Charity Lake

    Exactly what we were looking for

    We were looking for a quick detour to set up our tent and sleep for a few hours. This was exactly that. There was a picnic table, a fire pit, a nice breeze, a lake and it was quiet and secluded



Guide to Bedford

Camping near Bedford, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking an RV, there are some great spots to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: There are miles of trails to enjoy. One camper mentioned, "The trails are great. Beautiful scenery and our campsite was spacious," highlighting the natural beauty of the area.
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds, like Lake of Three Fires State Park Campground, offer excellent fishing opportunities. A visitor noted, "Good fishing at the lake, and plenty of quiet spots to fish from."
  • Exploring Historical Sites: The area is rich in history. One reviewer said, "Great historical areas and wonderfully well-maintained trails," referring to the nearby attractions.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-kept restrooms and showers. A review for AOK Campground & RV Park stated, "The property and restrooms/showers were very, very clean and well maintained."
  • Friendly Staff: Many visitors mention the helpfulness of campground staff. One camper shared, "The owners are extremely friendly and helpful," which adds to the welcoming atmosphere.
  • Spacious Campsites: Campers enjoy having room to spread out. A review for Viking Lake State Park Campground noted, "Mostly level sites with options for tenting or RV."

What you should know:

  • Wildlife: Be prepared for raccoons and other wildlife. One camper at Waubonsie State Park Campground warned, "We had a raccoon at our campsite trying to steal our food."
  • Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Pammel County Park mentioned, "If you are wanting a site here, it would be best to reserve one."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have markets or stores nearby. A camper noted, "It’s very remote, so stock up before you leave the highway," when visiting Ash Grove Campground.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. One review for Hackberry Hollow Campground mentioned, "Multiple playgrounds and shower houses throughout."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games or outdoor toys. A camper at Lake Anita State Park Campground suggested, "Nice campground, clean, beautiful lake with bike path/walking trail around the entire lake."
  • Keep an Eye on Kids: With wildlife around, it's important to supervise children. One camper shared, "Lookout for ticks," as a reminder to stay vigilant.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review for Victorian Acres RV Park & Campground mentioned, "There were 30amp electric and water hookups."
  • Be Prepared for Noise: Some campgrounds are near highways. A visitor noted, "It backs up to the highway, but after a long day of driving, we slept through the noise."
  • Utilize Amenities: Take advantage of facilities like showers and laundry. A camper at Lake of Three Fires State Park Campground appreciated, "Clean, quiet, and as beautiful as ever."

Camping around Bedford, IA, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a little planning, you can enjoy the great outdoors and make lasting memories.

Frequently Asked Questions

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Bedford, IA is Eagle Ridge RV Park with a 5-star rating from 3 reviews.

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