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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Bloomfield, IA

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Several RV parks near Bloomfield, Iowa provide year-round accommodations with full hookup options. Crossroads RV Park in Mount Pleasant features big-rig friendly sites with 50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections. Honey Creek Resort on Rathbun Lake accommodates RVs with spacious pull-through spots, though the sites lack shade and receive full sun exposure. Ottumwa City Park offers affordable full hookup sites at $18 per night with easy access to fishing in the adjacent lake. The campground includes 30/50 amp options and can accommodate larger rigs, though spacing between sites varies. According to one visitor, "If we parked in the direction to utilize the full hookups we would have had our awning out over our neighbors campsite."

Most RV parks in the region remain open from April through November, with fewer options available during winter months. Dump stations are available at nearly all established campgrounds, including Crossroads RV Park and Indian Hills RV Park. Cell service varies throughout the area, with more reliable connections near the larger towns of Ottumwa and Mount Pleasant. Many parks have specific regulations regarding pets, though most allow them with proper leashing and waste disposal. Riverside options like Bentonsport provide scenic water views with electric hookups, though one camper noted, "The bridge isn't much to see so don't be fooled by the name." RV travelers should note that weekend reservations are recommended during summer months, particularly at parks with lake access or fishing opportunities.

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105 Reviews of 54 Bloomfield Campgrounds

  • B
    Aug. 5, 2021

    Crossroads RV Park - Iowa

    Really clean and nice

    Very nice personnel and clean, updated facilities. There are some long-term residents, but everyone seems very kind and helpful. Clean restrooms and laundry. You can buy quarters for the laundry. We’ll controlled dogs here! That’s Nice. Parking is drive thru, but sites are pretty close. We

  • Mary F.
    Jul. 16, 2018

    Indian Lake Park

    very nice

    it has full hookups, tent site swim beach, fishing, canoes,and f, playgrounds also cabins a stone lodge for family get togethers some sites just have electric and water on site and there are some full hookups also a shower house and modern restrooms, fire wood for sale We go at least 3 times a year . So nice and quiet the lake is clean they also have a dump station

  • Douglas P.
    Mar. 12, 2020

    Lake Darling State Park Campground

    Lake Darling Campground

    Our family has been camping at Lake Darling for the past couple of years. We very much like the campground and the lake area. Opportunities for improvement would be that the full hookup sites have the neighbors waste tube close the campers picnic table. Sometimes getting a whiff of black water waste while trying eat dinner leaves a little to be desired. Eh? If a person camps in the regular electric only sites this is not a problem. However, this requires ( for most campers) the use of the shower house. The bathroom facilities are clean and well kept but the showers could use some updating and better cleaning maintenance. The lake area offers great fishing and there are boat rentals available. Paddle boats, canoes, and other options. There is a long concrete multi use path along the lake and into the cabin area. The cabins seem nice, though we have never been in them or stayed in them. Book early they are usually booked up I am told. All in all a great weekend get away place. And generally limited cell signal might be better that way eh?

  • Matt S.
    Sep. 24, 2016

    Prairie Ridge

    Prairie Ridge has some nice wild flowers and a good view of Lake Rathbun

    Lake Rathbun is a destination for boaters and campers in the State of Iowa. The Army Corps of Engineers operates and maintains several facilities around the lake. Prairie Ridge campground is one of those facilities.

    The campsites are good. They have a fire pit, a place to hang food to keep away from raccoons, electricity, and a nice gravel pad for your vehicle or camper. It has modern toilets and some of the campsites have a nice overlook of the lake.

    What stands out at this campground is the prairie grass and all of the wild flowers. It is a nice weekend getaway.

  • K
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Updog RV & Camping

    TERRIBLE

    Worst place I have stayed in my 6 years of traveling as an RN. Yes, they had shade.  Made cell service very hard to receive. ONLY other thing they has was geese and fishing.  No picnic table, no firepits. I had a 30amp space. With slide out on each side, and not superslides either, I had EXACTLY 1 foot left on each side of my slides. I could not put out my awning as it would hit the camper next to me. No zero space behind camper as it went to a steep slope from my spare wheel. If I walked behind camper, I had to hang on to spare wheel or fall down the slope. Barely enough room in from of camper to park pickup at an angle.  I have never seen anything like this place before.  And hope I never do.  Pictures you see of campground are SO VERY MUCH deceiving !!!!!. I rate it a one star only because it will not allow me to go any lower.

  • M
    Jun. 27, 2019

    Honey Creek Resort

    Not your typical RV site

    Honey Creek resort run by the state of Iowa (not to be confused with Honey Creek State Park nearby) is not your typical camping spot. There is a resort hotel with an indoor waterpark, cabins for rent, and an RV Park. The hotel and the RV park are right on the lake. Rathbun is maybe the nicest lake in Iowa (I would say Okoboji, however that has become an overcrowded mess). 

    The RV sites: There are not many of them, 20 I think. But they are all paved, level, full hook ups, spacious, with a view of the lake. I don't even think we exchanged harsh words setting up it was so easy. ;)  There are even a couple sites on the side that have equipment for fall hunters. Trees around the RV area, but not in. Fire ring and picnic table. The boat ramp is at one end of the RV area, so people may drive through with boats. Playground a short walk away on a path, but not right in the RV area. 

    Indoor waterpark: Probably geared to the 4-10 crowd. Only one bigger slide, lazy river, hot tub, pool with some balance platforms and a rope and a basketball hoop. Then a small kiddie pool with a pirate ship structure with some small slides and some fountains. Not a ton to do, however when we were there it rained for an entire day so that was very handy. Snackbar that serves booze. 

    Lake: one of the biggest in the state, not too busy as it is 2 hours from Des Moines so not a lot of day traffic (unlike Saylorville and Red Rock). Boat rentals available. 

    Resort hotel: I haven't been in the guest rooms. There is a lobby, restaurant/bar. I have not eaten at the restaurant. There is a little shop with necessities and firewood. There is a nature program where you can check out backpacks for kids to explore nature. Grounds are nice and lush, paths for walking and biking. There's a golf course.

  • Dani K.
    May. 31, 2017

    Lake Darling State Park Campground

    Favorite Childhood Site

    The Lake has been recently drained and refilled. The new trails around the lake are so wonderful. Electric and tent sites. Brand new five season cabins. Great all year round!

  • Stephanie S.
    Sep. 5, 2021

    Ottumwa City Park

    Fishing on the lake

    Campground has nice mature trees and lots of spots available. $18 for full hook up. What a deal. Has a lake you can fish at right in campground. Although it is right next to a major road, but also extremely close to downtown and anything you might need. Bathrooms were outdated and the reason this place got 4 instead of 5 stars.(could have been a little cleaner but they were old.) Shower heads were very low in women’s bathroom. I’m 5’8 the shower heads were at my chin or lower. They only have one dump site. But a wide variety for any size of camping. Along with playground and a couple bigger covered eating areas, but no laundry.

  • Dave N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 17, 2020

    Lake Keomah State Park Campground

    Nice state park

    The campground at this state park is very well maintained. Multiple electric site are available to reserve, along with a handful that are first come-first serve. They also have a bunch of tent sites as well. Pit toilets and a modern showrhouse. Drinking water is available throughout the campground. Most sites are level with at least partial shade. Picnic tables and fire rings at each site. The campground is clean and quiet. Gets busy on the summer weekends, but very quiet during the week. There is a beach to swim, and great fishing in the lake.

Guide to Bloomfield

Bloomfield, Iowa RV camping options span about a 40-mile radius with most parks located in neighboring towns. Temperatures typically range from 15°F in winter to 85°F in summer, making late spring through early fall the primary camping season. Several parks offer winter camping with winterized hookups for hardy RV travelers seeking year-round options.

What to do

Fishing access: Ottumwa City Park provides convenient lake fishing directly within the campground. "Has a lake you can fish at right in campground. Although it is right next to a major road, but also extremely close to downtown and anything you might need," notes camper Stephanie S.

Golf opportunities: Honey Creek Resort features a 9-hole golf course alongside other recreational amenities. Matt S. explains, "Honey Creek resort has everything. Golf, nice dining, camping, boating, and lots of fun. This resort has RV camping and beautiful cabins."

Walking trails: The Chief Wapello Trail runs through Ottumwa City Park, creating exercise opportunities for campers. Dorothy H. reports, "Chief Wapello Trail is the highlight to this campground. Lots of traffic as it is in the city limits."

What campers like

Small, shaded environments: Updog RV & Camping offers a more intimate setting with significant tree coverage. "Lots of trees for great shade in these hot days. Nice pond for some fun fishing," says Joe M. Another camper, Teresa M., adds it's a "Quiet park with lots of shade trees. 5 minutes from everything!"

Indoor water park access: Honey Creek Resort offers a unique amenity among local campgrounds. "Indoor waterpark: Probably geared to the 4-10 crowd. Only one bigger slide, lazy river, hot tub, pool with some balance platforms and a rope and a basketball hoop," according to Mia L.

Clean facilities: Crossroads RV Park maintains well-kept amenities. Pat M. shares, "Good clean campground. Easy access. Very clean bathrooms and showers," while Brenda A. notes, "Very nice personnel and clean, updated facilities."

What you should know

Train noise considerations: Some Bloomfield area RV parks experience significant railroad noise. John C. warns about Crossroads RV Park: "The issue is NOISE!! Constant train traffic all night! Horns blaring! The tracks are less than 1/4-mile away. And quite a bit of freeway noise, too!"

Site spacing limitations: Several parks feature tight parking arrangements. At Updog RV & Camping, a traveler reported extreme space constraints: "If I walked behind camper, I had to hang on to spare wheel or fall down the slope. Barely enough room in front of camper to park pickup at an angle."

Seasonal facility hours: Resort-style campgrounds often have limited hours for amenities. At Honey Creek Resort, one camper noted: "Pool doesn't open until 11. It closes at 7. There is no arcade as advertised. The bikes are all flat and broke down."

Tips for camping with families

Water recreation options: Rathbun Lake at Honey Creek Resort provides family-friendly water activities. Willy W. shares, "The beach is just outside the hotel and has a huge water park which is a lot of fun to play on. They also have a really nice indoor water park with a slide."

Budget-friendly camping: City parks offer economical options for family camping near Bloomfield. One reviewer mentioned Ottumwa City Park's value: "$18 for full hook up. What a deal. Has a lake you can fish at right in campground."

Playground access: Several campgrounds include playground equipment for children. Stephanie S. notes about Ottumwa City Park: "Along with playground and a couple bigger covered eating areas, but no laundry."

Tips from RVers

Full hookup availability: Eagle Lodge RV Park caters specifically to RVers with complete utility connections. Israel M. states, "Campground is clean and all sites are full hookups," making it suitable for extended stays.

Overnight stop considerations: Several RV parks near Bloomfield work well for single-night travel breaks. Melissa A. says about Crossroads RV Park: "This was a nice spot for an overnight stay. The site was a full hookup- electric, water and sewer. I wouldn't stay longer than an overnight."

Solar exposure: Sun exposure varies significantly between parks. While Updog RV & Camping offers substantial shade, others provide limited protection. One camper observed about Honey Creek Resort camping areas: "You are in the bright sun all day."

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