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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Carter Lake, IA

476 Reviews

Several RV campgrounds operate near Carter Lake, with options ranging from basic to full-service parks. Bluffs Run RV Park at Horseshoe Casino provides water and electric hookups with 50-amp service, and accommodates big rigs in its parking lot-style layout. Hitchcock County Nature Center RV Campground offers electric hookups, water, and sewer in a more natural setting from April through November. Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area features back-in RV sites with 30-amp electrical service overlooking a small lake. Victorian Acres RV Park & Campground in Nebraska City accommodates RVs year-round with sewer hookups and full utilities. "The campground is a large loop. The potable water is spread out across the campground but I only had to make a few trips with my 6gal jugs during my two-week stay."

Advance reservations are recommended for most RV parks in the area, particularly during summer weekends. Many campgrounds offer dump station access, with Hitchcock Nature Center and Victorian Acres providing on-site sanitary dump facilities. Offutt AFB FamCamp requires military credentials for access but offers full hookup sites year-round. Pine Grove RV Park features both 30- and 50-amp service across its 130 sites with firewood available for purchase. Pets are welcome at most area RV parks, though restrictions may apply. Winter camping options are limited, with several parks closing between November and April. A visitor noted that Walnut Creek offers "spacious, beautiful sites" at very reasonable rates compared to other metropolitan area options.

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Best RV Sites Near Carter Lake, Iowa (94)

    1. Hitchcock County Nature Center

    30 Reviews
    Honey Creek, IA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 328-5833

    $10 - $50 / night

    "Hitchcock Nature Center is north of Crescent, IA and just let outside Omaha, NE. A short drive from the city and you are in the Loess Hills that were explored by Lewis and Clark on their trek west."

    "The tent campsites are close together in the campground all of them have fire rings with grates. There is a vault toliet just up from the site."

    2. Bluffs Run RV Park at Horseshoe Casino

    8 Reviews
    Council Bluffs, IA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 329-6000

    $40 - $50 / night

    "Essentially a parking lot with electric and water hookups, but only 9 minutes from downtown Omaha. Check-in at security window at Horseshoe. $40 weekday rate and $50 weekend rate."

    "Very convenient location close to lots of shopping and the convention center."

    3. Offutt AFB FamCamp

    3 Reviews
    Bellevue, NE
    11 miles
    +1 (402) 294-2108

    "Wide open, no shade trees, next to Missouri River and 4 stars for rv camping. Very easy to find with directions posted on this site. Otherwise ... no rv or camper ... turn around."

    4. Bob Hardy RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Blair, NE
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 426-4191

    $18 - $25 / night

    "Cute little campground, electrical only. Picnic table and grill at each site. No fires. Shower house available until it's gets down to freezing weather. Dump station and water fill."

    "They had electric hookups, grills and picnic tables at every site plus a small playground for kids. Free dump station and water fill was nice."

    5. Shelby Country Inn & RV Park

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

    $35 / night

    6. Bartlett Shores, River Lot 56

    1 Review
    Union, NE
    28 miles
    +1 (303) 818-8812

    $40 - $450 / night

    7. Victorian Acres RV Park & Campground

    20 Reviews
    Nebraska City, NE
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 873-6866

    "Park has easy access from Highway. Nice mix pull-through and back-in sites. Pet friendly with large dog park and plenty of green space with mature trees."

    "We didn't use everything but it seems to have all the amenities you might need - full hookups, propane, showers, laundry, dog park, play space for kids."

    8. Pine Grove RV Park & Campground

    7 Reviews
    Ashland, NE
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 944-3550

    $27 - $55 / night

    "Close (but not too close) to I-80, we stayed here as a way point cruising across Wyoming/Nebraska/Iowa. Clean facilities, quiet vibe, it was just what we needed after a long day of driving."

    "We love the friendly staff, the onsite cafe, and the beautiful pool.  The owners take great care of the pool, so our grandkids come out and swim with us whenever they can. "

    9. Ashland RV Campground

    2 Reviews
    Ashland, NE
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 401-4231

    $45 - $55 / night

    "It is close to main street Ashland, which offers gourmet coffee (Fariner Bakery was my favorite), and a couple of restaurants (Cheri-O's seemed to be the hot spot). "

    "Brand new clean quiet campground walking distance from downtown. Site wasn’t level front to back and the host offered to move us."

    10. Tomes Country Club Acres

    1 Review
    Council Bluffs, IA
    6 miles
    +1 (712) 366-0363
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  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2021

    Victorian Acres RV Park & Campground

    Comfortable and Convenient

    Park has easy access from Highway. Nice mix pull-through and back-in sites. Pet friendly with large dog park and plenty of green space with mature trees.

  • C
    May. 5, 2024

    Czechland Lake Recreation Area

    Great first come first serve campground

    This is a nice small campground that is well taken care of. We stayed at site number 8 which may be one of the more unlevel spots. The passenger side of our 5th wheel was about 7" lower than driver side and rear of fifth wheel was about 3" lower than front before we levelled out. 

    Pros:

    -Well maintained walking trails that are perfect for dogs

    -Most sites have 30 and 50 amp hookups

    -Fire rings and picnic tables at most sites

    -$18 a night for electric hookups

    -Quiet

    Cons:

    -Some sites are very unlevel  

    -No water or dump station

  • B
    Aug. 6, 2020

    Louisville State Recreation Area Campground

    Good campground and recreation area

    Pretty decent campground that’s suitable for extended stays.

    There’s five or so lakes you can fish. One lake has swimming access. Canoe and paddle board rentals. Convenience store on site with firewood and propane tanks. There is an air compressor at the convenience store.

    RV sites are electrical only but paved. Restrooms are somewhat clean. Showers are okay but the hot water is nice.

    Dump station is clean. Don’t checkout on a Sunday if you don’t want to wait two hours to dump.

  • Jason F.
    May. 13, 2022

    Platte River State Park Campground

    Perfect spot to explore Omaha and the Great Plains

    Platte River State Park is a beautiful, full service park with plenty of amenities. There are playgrounds and a splash pad for the kids, canoe rentals, and plenty of trails to hike or bike. Sites are concrete pads with full hookups and include a fire ring and picnic table. The campground also has a bathroom and dog park. 5 bars of AT&T @ 120Mbps!

  • 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.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2025

    Lake Manawa State Park Campground

    Nice metro campground

    Large concrete pads with patio and permanently mounted mesh steel picnic table with a fire pit grill on the corner.. Lakeside locations are quite well spaced with a panoramic Lake view. small restroom and shower pair with unisex entry. Quite spartan, but relatively clean. Trees surround the campground, but none provide any campground shade. Entry gate code required, which provides some security. all amenities are available within a limited distance. Some lake activity noises during the day, and depending upon wind, some aircraft traffic, otherwise very quiet.

  • Steve B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2022

    West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday

    Great pizza.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. The bathrooms & laundry room are clean,a little outdated. The pull through sites seem to be all gravel/stone. Our back in site had a patio, fire pit and nice patio furniture. Looked like a lot to do for the kids. The camp store is well stocked with RV supplies and parts. After driving all day, then doing laundry it was nice to get a pizza and relax.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 5, 2022

    West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday

    The Premium Sites are FANTASTIC

    We stayed here overnight on our way out west, so we didn't have big expectations. We are fairly new to pulling a 5th wheel, so we wanted an easy pull-through site plus we wanted it to be paved. Well there are 2 premium sites - we stayed in site# 89. It was HEAVEN! Not only was it paved, but also had a huge patio with a table and Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit with additional seating. The site was situated such that our "good side" was facing the trees, away from the rest of the campground. We have a 43' 5th Wheel plus our truck, and there was plenty of space. That is the best setup we've had so far. We didn't have time to use any of the amenities, and are not traveling with kids, so I can't speak for how good it was in that regard.

Guide to Carter Lake

RV camping near Carter Lake, Iowa, offers a variety of options for travelers looking to enjoy the great outdoors while having access to essential amenities. From well-reviewed parks to unique features, there's something for everyone.

Big rigs should check out Bluffs Run RV Park at Horseshoe Casino

  • The Bluffs Run RV Park at Horseshoe Casino is big rig friendly, providing ample space for maneuvering and parking.
  • Located conveniently near the casino, this park allows for easy access to entertainment while enjoying a safe and well-lit environment.
  • Guests have noted the convenience of using casino facilities, making it a practical choice for those looking for a quick overnight stay.

Most parks have electrical hookups

Some prices for RV Parks range from $15 to $45

  • The affordable rates at Bob Hardy RV Park start at just $15 per night, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers.
  • For those looking for a more upscale experience, Bluffs Run RV Park at Horseshoe Casino offers overnight stays for around $45, complete with amenities.
  • Pine Grove RV Park provides a reasonable rate for its services, making it a solid choice for a one-night stop or longer stays.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Carter Lake, IA is Hitchcock County Nature Center with a 4.7-star rating from 30 reviews.

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