Best RV Parks near Boone, IA
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Best RV Sites Near Boone, IA (74)
1. Griffs Valley View RV Park
8 Reviews•27 Photos•40 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$40 - $90 / night
2. River Oaks RV Park
Be the first to review!•7 Photos•7 SavesWelcome to River Oaks RV Park located on the Des Moines River in beautiful central Iowa. The park is full of fun things to do and is one of the premier campgrounds in Iowa. You can spend your day biking and hiking the miles of trails carved through the woods or enjoy the serene atmosphere throughout the park. You'll enjoy mature hardwood trees and large RV sites during your stay. Also, take advantage of our one-acre stocked fishing pond or cast a line out on the Des Moines River! Looking for RV storage near Des Moines? We offer RV storage during the winter months at an affordable rate. But wait, there's more! We also rent RVs! Come experience camping in one of our premium RV rentals. So, if you're looking at campgrounds in Iowa with full hookup RV sites, and primitive campsites nestled in central Iowa timber, come visit us at River Oaks RV Park!
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$45 - $60 / night
3. Whispering Oaks RV Park
Be the first to review!•2 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Picnic Table
4. Shady Brook Camping & RV Adventures, LLC
1 Review•2 SavesShady Brook Camping and RV Adventures offers many opportunities for fun! We offer special events; from banquets, anniversaries, birthdays, group camp outings, corporate retreats, and hunting.
We offer the FIRST ascending Tree Tents in Iowa; a very new and unique option for sleeping in the trees!
We also offer campsites, cabins, and suspended tents for your enjoyment! Bring your own rig or tents to setup.
Come enjoy the beautiful Iowa landscape and year-round running Bear Creek.
We are here to make your special occasion complete and memorable--where abundant wildlife roam and picturesque views prevail.
Animals are welcome, they must be kept on a leash, please pick up waste and kindly dispose. The animals shots must be current.
All our campsites can accommodate 45 Foot Camper/Trailer/RV, except site #'s 13, 15, 24, & 26.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
5. Ledges State Park
39 Reviews•57 Photos•207 SavesMillions of years before the plains of Iowa were inhabited by the Sauk, Fox and Sioux peoples, much of the American Midwest was covered by a shallow inland sea. It was at this time that the area’s sandstone deposits began forming. Fast-forward to just 13,000 years ago, with the inland sea now long gone, Ice Age glacial meltwater raced across the dry plains, carving and scouring channels and canyons into the sandstone terrain. One of these canyons can be found in Iowa’s Ledges State Park. This 1,000-acre nature preserve and recreation area is located on a wide bend on the Des Moines River, and is just 40 miles north of the city of Des Moines. The park is subject to frequent flooding when the river breaches its banks, but is otherwise a popular year-round outdoor recreation destination. Visitors to Ledges can enjoy a variety of hiking, fishing and paddling opportunities, as well as explore a prehistoric river canyon that showcases nature’s ability to sculpt the landscape. The campground at Ledges State Park features 94 tent and RV sites situated among deciduous woods not far from the Des Moines River. Campers can choose from full-hookup, partial-hookup, or primitive tent sites. Most sites are back-in; only a few are pull-through for larger vehicles. Tent sites are located in both in the main camp area, and in a secluded walk-in area. There is also a youth group site. All sites are equipped with picnic tables, fire pits and cooking grills, and all have access to water faucets, flush restrooms, showers, and trash receptacles; a dump station is located near the campground entrance. The campground also features a kids’ playground, outdoor amphitheater, and is within walking distance of trails and picnic areas. Some roads and/or facilities may not be open or available in the winter. Reservations are accepted, however the park saves about half of the sites for first-come, first-served campers; sites are $11–$19/night.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$12 - $18 / night
6. Adventureland Campground
8 Reviews•20 Photos•12 SavesAdventureland Campground is a full service campground with complete facilities including: electric hookups, modern showers and restrooms, RV facilities, tent camping, a swimming pool and recreational areas. Adventureland Amusement Park and Adventure Bay Waterpark contain over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including some of the country's most exciting roller coasters and thrill rides that can challenge the most avid amusement park enthusiasts. There are also plenty of rides for less adventurous guests including great water rides as well as a full compliment of children's rides spread throughout the park. But the entertainment doesn't stop with rides - Adventureland presents a full array of shows in the park - from thrilling circus acts and magic shows to live music and juggling - there's always something to suit everyone's taste. Simply the most fun you will have all year!
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
8. Jester County Park
27 Reviews•45 Photos•100 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$20 - $25 / night
9. Rockwell City RV Park
Be the first to review!- Electric Hookups
- RVs
- Tents
- Showers
- Drinking Water
10. Bob Shelter Recreation Area & Campground
15 Reviews•71 Photos•51 SavesOverview
Bob Shetler Recreation Area is located in the tailwater area below the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The lake provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and hunting.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy Saylorville Lake for its excellent boating, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find walleye, wiper, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and northern pike. The paved Neal Smith Trail winds 24 miles from Des Moines to Big Creek State Park and connects the campgrounds on the east side of the lake. It is designated as a National Recreation Trail and is used for biking, hiking, jogging, walking and in-line skating.
Natural Features
Large shade trees dot the open grassy areas of the campground, which offers excellent views of the Des Moines River. Most campsites are within easy walking distance of the shore. Wildlife is abundant throughout the project. White-tailed deer, turkeys, waterfowl and other small game animals roam the lands around the lake.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$24 / night
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Recent RV Reviews In Boone
357 Reviews of 74 Boone Campgrounds
Pat F.
Guide
Don Williams Park
Quite and nice
Very quite and nice campground, we camped on top of the hill in tents it was awesome view and potable drinking water next to camp, bathrooms and shower facilities was clean and nice
- RRyan S.Guide
Lenon Mill Park
Pretty basic, great for an overnight
I stayed here one night while I was traveling. It was a Saturday so the campground was kind of busy. People shouting and loud music. Lots of trucks with noisy exhausts coming and going all day. I'm sure it's more quiet during the week.
Some of the sites are well shaded, and you can access the water. It looked like people had been finding clams (they left the shells all over the picnic table). People were fishing here.
The power pedestals are far back from the parking pad for some reason. If you back all the way into your spot or if you have a long cord you should be fine. There was only a 50A outlet so I needed to use an adapter for my 30A camper.
There is one water spigot, and no dump station.
There are bathrooms, but no showers.
I had great T-mobile signal here (5G, 160 down and 20 up). And a somewhat decent 4G Verizon signal (70 down, 12 up).
The Guthrie County Historical Village& Museum is a 5 minute walk away. It's not open evenings or weekends but there is interesting stuff to walk around and see even when closed. The railroad cars are very cool.
- RRyan S.Guide
Dows Pool Park & Campground
Shady, quiet campground with electric & water hookups and a dump station
I only drove through here I did not camp. It was quiet and the sites were shaded. I saw water, electricity and a picnic table at every site. The pads are gravel and very level.
You can easily bike into town.
There is a dump station.
I had 3 bars of Verizon 4G which provided 70 down and 12 up.
On T-mobile I had 5 bars of 5G and 100 down and 7 up.
- ccedded S.
Scout
Sportsman Park
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Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Large, level, clean, quiet, cheap
Large level gravel pad driveways surrounded by beautiful prairie grass. Fantastically clean & well maintained facilities. Nice beach down the road and some Greenway trails. One of the NICEST public campgrounds I've stayed at. Reserve online at rec.gov. America the Beautiful National Parks Pass pays your day use fees at the beach.
- DDana K.
Traveler
Acorn Valley
Nice playground , well maintained
Nice and well maintained ! We parked at a site by the playground and bathhouse , and could sit at our camper and watch our son play at a safe distance
Nancy C.ScoutAcorn Valley
Amazingly Quiet
We lived our time there. It was quiet and we loved listening to the wildlife at night. My only complaint is that they left people in to camp after 10. Which kept me awake for a bit.
Thomas P.Traveler
Beaver Lake Campground
Simple for overnight
This campground is on the side of a lake. You hear beavers at night, see rabbits are on the sides of the lot. We came late around 8pm and the owner helped us fill the form and pick our spot. The only drawback are the restrooms which were ok but smelly.
- Matt M.Traveler
Iowa State Fair Campgrounds
Nice campground!
We've stayed here a number of times now in the past 2 years (not during fair weeks.) Campgrounds are located on the east side of the actual fairgrounds. There are hundreds of sites here. Some are flat, some are no where near flat, but there are so many, you can find one that will work for you! Almost all of the sites are full grass sites. The main shower house is the only one we've ever used and have no complaints. They are clean and bright and well kept.
The sites are $32/night.
- GGregory H.Scout
Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Four good days
Level sites , we were in site B40. Easy to back in plenty of room. Clean shower house and restrooms. Would we go back that's a definitely yes.
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Alden riverview campground
15$! Alden Riverview Campground
30/50/110 power. Drinking water and dump onsite but not on sites. Wifi! Hot showers, playground,boat launch,fire pits,grills,good camp host.town is right there 2 bars and restaurants. Gas station I think was 8 blocks up to the right. Been hard to find all this for 15 bucks a day!
- Amanda W.Scout
Jester County Park
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went out here with family and had a amtime azing
- Amanda W.Scout
Jester County Park
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we love it here people are great price is Right Showers are hot every time it a WOnderfull place •to be .
- Pat F.Guide
Swede Point Park
Great little gem
Great little hideaway of a campground, very reasonably priced and clean , fresh drinking water with dump stations and hot water showers and modern toilet facilities,
- BBobby V.Scout
Greenhouse Camping
Nice laid back overnight stay.
This turned out to be a very easy overnight stopover on our way north to Minnesota. My niece lives in Desert Moines and it was a short drive for her to come for a visit and bring some local, delicious tacos for dinner. We will definitely consider this spot next time through!
Jake C.
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Griffs Valley View RV Park
Nice!!
Very clean and well-kept, owners super nice 👍🏻 a quiet place in the countryside.
RN P.Scout
Swan Lake State Park
Perfect
Tented camped in late October, the weekend before closing. I was only tent camper in the electric only sites. If there was a tent only location, I didn't see it. Those in campers that need water and electricity are regulated to gravel 'parking lot' sites.
Beautiful park with playgrounds, swim beach, fisbee golf, paved trail, many fishing bars, and more.
Electric only sites are small and spaced out well. Most have level drive perfect for sm camper or suv camping. Grass has slope, but I think you can find a good enough place for tent, I did. Bathroom clean enough, I didn't use showers. I enjoyed the privacy of lake-front site J.
- mmichael W.Traveler
Thomas Mitchell County Park
Nice campground although not too many spaces.
Came in late, even though there were several empty spaces turns out they were reserved. Very nice camp host told us we could have a non-electric site, none of them were reserved. Bathroom/showers were clean.
- RRogerGuide
Swede Point Park
Nice Quiet place to spend the weekend
Great place to stay. Just a few minutes drive to High Trestle Bridge and right off the river. People were accommodating and friendly. Right between Madrid and Woodward with small town conveniences…
Benjamin L.Scout
Walnut Woods State Park
Nice park, convenient to Des Moines
We stayed 2 nights, the park was nice and well maintained with walking trails. It is wooded so there is a lot of shade. The pad was a little small but fit our camper fine.
Ben K.ScoutThomas Mitchell County Park
Clean and quiet in tent
Spent 2 nights tent camping here. We stayed at site 4, glad I read reviews on here. I personally would not want to be in a site beyond number 7 as it gets too close to the dump station and subsequent “sewage lagoon”
Shower house was clean, pretty quiet, and only 5 miles off the highway
- JJames G.Scout
Yellow Banks County Park
Great camp close to town
Very clean campground with friendly host. Showers were warm and sites were either paved or good gravel. Road in could easily allow motorcycle access
Jen S.GuideYellow Banks County Park
Huge sites!
Large spacious sites with a fire ring and picnic table. Cost per night is low. Firewood available and camp host was a wonderful older gentleman. Close proximity to the state fair without being to close. Great stay! Our site had an open field behind it definitely recommend.
- Pat F.Guide
Swede Point Park
Quite and friendly
It’s very quite here and the few guests that are here are friendly, has a water full hydrant to refill water jugs and bathroom is full and functioning with hot showers and electricity very clean and very nice
- TTom M.Guide
Des Moines West KOA
One of our favorites !
Have stayed here several times, one of our grandkids favorite KOA's. Staff is one of the nicest and most helpful we've ever encountered.
Guide to Boone
Camping near Boone, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking and Exploring: Ledges State Park Campground is a popular spot for hiking. One visitor mentioned, “The campground is well kept but busy in the summer months with it being a popular hiking destination for Des Moines locals.” The scenic trails are perfect for both summer and winter hikes.
- Fishing and Boating: At Rock Creek State Park Campground, you can rent boats and kayaks. A reviewer noted, “Boat and kayak rental and a small store with basic necessities. Campground has some 30 amp and some 50 amp sites.”
- Family Activities: Jester County Park offers a playground and various outdoor activities. One camper shared, “The campgrounds are great; the facilities are amazing they have airsoft ranges or tree ranges snowshoeing cross-country skiing.”
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Prairie Flower Recreation Area said, “Clean shower house and restrooms. Would we go back? That's a definitely yes.”
- Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds, like Cherry Glen Campground, offer spacious sites. One happy camper mentioned, “This campground is big and clean. It’s pretty peaceful & quiet.”
- Friendly Hosts: Campers often rave about the friendly staff. A reviewer at Des Moines West KOA Holiday said, “Staff is one of the nicest and most helpful we've ever encountered.”
What you should know:
- Limited Cell Service: If you rely on your phone, be prepared for spotty coverage. A camper at Ledges State Park Campground noted, “Cell coverage is terrible out here, and there is no WIFI to help keep people connected.”
- Busy During Peak Season: Many campgrounds can get crowded, especially in summer. One visitor at Rock Creek State Park Campground mentioned, “The campground area is clean... but the RV section of campground was nearly full.”
- Reservations Recommended: Popular spots like Prairie Flower Recreation Area can fill up quickly. A camper advised, “You must reserve these sites in advance.”
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Campgrounds with Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds that have playgrounds or family-friendly activities. Jester County Park has a great playground, making it a hit with families.
- Plan for Activities: Bring along games or outdoor equipment. A family at Des Moines West KOA Holiday enjoyed the pedal car racetrack available on-site.
- Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks handy can keep the kids happy. One camper at Rock Creek State Park Campground mentioned the convenience of the small store for basic necessities.
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Walnut Woods State Park Campground noted, “The pad was a little small but fit our camper fine.”
- Look for Full Hookups: If you need full hookups, check the campground features. A camper at Des Moines West KOA Holiday appreciated the availability of bulk propane tanks for winter campers.
- Be Mindful of Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially near public areas. A visitor at Bob Shelter Recreation Area mentioned, “The public parking lot is also just a few feet from a lot of the campsites so it gets loud.”
Camping near Boone, Iowa, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
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