Best RV Parks & Resorts near Cedar Falls, IA

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Best RV Sites Near Cedar Falls, Iowa (80)

    1. Beyonder Getaway at Lazy Acres

    5 Reviews
    Vinton, IA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 443-4000

    $35 - $50 / night

    "The staff was really nice, showers were clean and they had laundry too! It backs up to a corn field, right off the Interstate but the noise was barely there. Huge grass pull through lots everywhere."

    "Well run campground with full hookups available for$35/ night. Bathrooms are clean and lots of warm water for showers. Great place for a night or two. Near the highway but road noise is minimal."

    2. Lakeshore RV Resort and Campground

    2 Reviews
    Oelwein, IA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 800-9968

    3. George Wyth State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Cedar Falls, IA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 232-5505

    $15 - $23 / night

    "**

    • Iowa state parks are a bargain! This one is $11 for a non-electric site, $16 for an electric site. (Rates go down to $6 and $11 from 10/1-4/30.)"

    "If you're looking for a wooded campground that offers you both quiet sites to relax but also offers a variety of activities for all ages, this is the place for you to setup your tent, or RV."

    4. Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA

    10 Reviews
    Evansdale, IA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 233-3485

    "Sites are gravel for the RV, reasonably level, and very well maintained. Most sites are pull through. Hookups are in very good condition. Each site had a grassy area with a picnic table."

    "Decent sites with full hook ups. Little shade with small trees next to about each site."

    5. Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

    29 Reviews
    Dundee, IA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 924-2527

    $15 - $25 / night

    "The camp ground that we stayed at was family friendly. Hammocks were ok to put up. The only not so great experience was that 2 out of the 3 showers on the women's side were out of order."

    "Backbone State Park is unlike any other place in Iowa, having geological features uncommon in Iowa.

    There are two campgrounds."

    6. Pine Lake State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Steamboat Rock, IA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 858-5832

    $15 - $90 / night

    "Site 70 is not level, the driveway was just long enough for us and the view was great! The sites are spacious enough; cell signal was the same."

    "This campground is near home so I know it well.

    The campground itself is nice, with some decent sized campsites, many having a great view of upper Pine Lake. There are flush toilets and showers."

    7. Shady Oaks RV Campground

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    Marshalltown, IA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 752-2946

    8. Deerwood Park

    4 Reviews
    Evansdale, IA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 493-0655

    "Quiet, camp host was nice. Firewood available for purchase for $1. Nice lake very close to the campground."

    9. Grundy County Lake and Campground

    2 Reviews
    Cedar Falls, IA
    Website
    +1 (319) 345-2688

    $15 / night

    10. Stockdale Gun Club

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    Steamboat Rock, IA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 373-3490

    $35 / night

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RV Park Reviews near Cedar Falls, IA

186 Reviews of 80 Cedar Falls Campgrounds


  • Mary S.
    Aug. 31, 2018

    George Wyth State Park Campground

    Another bargain at an Iowa State Park

    Why Should You Camp Here?

    • Iowa state parks are a bargain! This one is $11 for a non-electric site, $16 for an electric site. (Rates go down to $6 and $11 from 10/1-4/30.) There is no separate park entry fee (unlike some states).

    • You can rent kayaks, canoes or pedal boats near the campground at Wyth Lake. And there are 3 other nearby lakes.

    • There's a small beach at Wyth Lake.

    • The Cedar River is on the edge of the campground.

    • You're so close to Cedar Falls and Waterloo which means there are craft breweries!

    • We were only there for a night but I saw this on reserveamerica.com: "The Lake-to-State Park Bike Route is a 50 mile route connecting Pine Lake and George Wyth State Park. The route primarily utilizes county highways and established bike routes and paths once inside Cedar Falls/Waterloo." 

    • We didn't do everything we could do there, because we were just passing through. Check this out: https://iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/george-wyth-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IA&parkId=610125

    Amenities

    • The usual fire ring and picnic table

    • Dump station and potable water

    • Flush toilets and running water in bathrooms along with push button showers. Ok, push button showers are not ideal. Just keep pushing that button and hopefully you'll be okay with the temperature that you can't control!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 22, 2024

    Oelwein City Park

    This is a beautiful city park campground

    I enjoyed my 5 night stay at Oelwein City Park Campground. It's located on the south end of town, there is only one business within walking distance. It's a great restaurant (Oelwein Family Restaurant) and it's about a 15 minute walk.

    There is one shower house, and several vault toilets throughout the park. The shower house is old and a little run down but was very clean. I had no problems using it.

    The city park is adjacent to the campground and has picnic shelters, a playground, and a dog park.

    There are electric and water hookups at most sites, and there is a dump station. The park was pretty full on the weekend as you would expect, but very quiet during the week.

    I had great Verizon and T-mobile service here.

  • S
    Dec. 25, 2020

    George Wyth State Park Campground

    Great campground with lots of activities.

    If you're looking for a wooded campground that offers you both quiet sites to relax but also offers a variety of activities for all ages, this is the place for you to setup your tent, or RV. For little ones, there is a large sand playground area with slides and swings. There is a sand beach to swim, where they also rent kayaks & canoes. The campground is located along the Cedar river, for those who want to boat and fish on a river, as well as multiple lakes to fish and a lake to ski. There are numerous soft bike trails throughout the park. And a hard trail that is part of 150 miles of bike trails in the Waterloo & Cedar Falls area.

    The campground's shower house is handicap accessible. All sites have 50 amp service and the water provided is from the city of Waterloo. There is an onsite dump station.

  • R
    Jun. 22, 2023

    Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA

    Great place to stay

    We stayed at started at the Lost Island water park KOA for just one night while passing through the area. We were in our class C while slowly making our way across the country. We had no problems getting a spot here. Sites are gravel for the RV, reasonably level, and very well maintained. Most sites are pull through. Hookups are in very good condition. Each site had a grassy area with a picnic table. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a playground, beach and fenced dog area. Cost was very good for the amenities provided.

    The campground had a store, gas station and propane available.

    We had 4 bar LTE with Verizon. Our hotspot was usable and performed very well. We enjoyed our brief stay at this campground. We will stay again when traveling this way.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2024

    Cedar View Park

    Beautiful park, gross bath house

    This is a lovely park. It is fairly quiet, you can hear some highway noise in the distance. The lake is lovely and clean. The spots are gravel, most sites will require some leveling but are not too bad. 

    Each site has a newer electric pedestal with 30 and 50 amp service, and each site has a water spigot, as well as a picnic table and fire ring.

    There are a few sites that back up directly to the lake. There is a swimming beach and a dock. There is a city park adjacent to the campground with a playground and picnic shelter.

    I had 3 bars on on T-mobile which got me 64 down and 18 up. On Verizon I had 3 bars which got me 65 down and 12 up.

    The shower house was pretty bad though. It was older, which doesn't bother me, but it was dirty. There are camp hosts on site but I guess their duties do not include ever cleaning the restroom. There was food trash in there all week, and if you look around you'll find feces, blood, and personal hygiene trash including used condoms.

    I would stay in this campground again because I have a self contained unit and do not need to use the on-site shower house.

  • Clint  G.
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Rodgers County Park

    Nice for a County Park

    This campground offers electric only sites for RVs.  Water can be a bit tricky to get in the park and there was not host onsite to assist.  The RV sites were mostly level on a gravel pad with a grass yard.  There is some shade with fire pits on site and picnic tables.  It was very quiet as this is in the heart of corn fields.  There was a bit of a disturbance which the ranger promptly addressed.  There are showers and toilets onsite as well.

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 6, 2024

    Otter Creek Lake and Park

    Nice County CG along lake

    CG has basic amenities- fire ring, table, gravel pad, electric, and water though shower houses are closed for season. Nature Center offers education displays and programs. Lake offers paddling, fishing, etc.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 27, 2020

    Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

    Many different camping options

    There are two campgrounds at this park (the first state park in Iowa): a primitive one and a “modern” one. The primitive one (Six Pine) only has a pit toilet and each site has a fire grate and a picnic table. The modern campground (South Lake) has 30 amp, 50 amp, and tent sites. The electric sites are very close together (too close for our liking) so we opted for a tent site. We were in a loop with about six sites, and while the site size was generous and spaced a decent distance apart, there was no delineation between sites and no specific place to park your vehicle (and you cannot park on the road). These sites were also decidedly bumpy and not level; it took us about 15 minutes of maneuvering our van around to find a reasonably level spot. 

    The restrooms were six separate rooms, each complete with toilet, sink, and shower; they were clean. 

    We drove around the park and saw the balanced rock (meh) and I walked the short distance to the mouth of the cave. There was good signage to find the cave but once there, no information about the cave and its safety (or not) was available so I opted not to explore its dark and wet interior! There are seven trails in the park; the East Lake trail was a treat to hike. It hugs the lake for about two miles and while you can veer off onto the Bluebird Trail, I enjoyed hiking out and back for a different view. You can also hike from the South Lake campground to the beach– about a mile but the trail does start and stop, and you have to walk on the road for a bit. You can rent kayaks, canoes, and paddleboats but we did not take advantage of this. We also did not swim so I cannot speak to the quality of the lake (other reviewers took issue with this). There is also a CCC museum, but it was not open while we were there. 

    We stayed one night which was sufficient for us. It might have been nice to stay longer if we decided to rent kayaks or hike different trails.

  • M
    May. 7, 2021

    Shell Rock Rec Area

    not bad

    Wooded campground by the Shell Rock River (park has river access and boat ramp, campground not on river). 27 Electric only sites on grass camping pads. $15 a night , free on Wednesdays (except holidays).  fish pond and river fishing. playground and clean shower/bathroom house. No trailer dump in park but, available in nearby town of Shell Rock.


Guide to Cedar Falls

RV camping near Cedar Falls, Iowa, offers a variety of options for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy nature while having access to essential amenities.

Most parks have electrical and sewer hookups

Explore local attractions and activities

  • The proximity of Riverview Park Campground to Marshalltown offers plenty of dining options and local attractions to explore during your stay.
  • Enjoy the scenic views and recreational opportunities at Alden Riverview Campground, which is near the Iowa River, ideal for fishing and boating.
  • Lil' Bit of Country RV Park provides a peaceful setting for outdoor activities, with nearby trails for hiking and biking.

RVers like these nearby activities

  • Campers at Shady Oaks RV Campground can enjoy the convenience of being close to local parks and recreational areas for family-friendly activities.
  • WKW Conservation Park offers a serene environment for nature walks and wildlife observation, perfect for those looking to unwind.
  • At Riverview Park Campground, visitors can take advantage of the nearby bike trails and parks, making it a great spot for outdoor adventures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near Cedar Falls, IA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Cedar Falls, IA is Beyonder Getaway at Lazy Acres with a 4.2-star rating from 5 reviews.

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