Best RV Parks & Resorts near Centerville, IA
Prairie Ridge campground offers full hookup RV sites with 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer connections near Centerville. Located about 8 miles north of town, the campground operates seasonally from May 15 to September 15 and provides sanitary dump stations for campers. The paved sites accommodate large motorhomes and fifth wheels, with most offering lake access. "The RV sites are all paved, level, and spacious with full hookups," noted one visitor about Honey Creek Resort's RV area. Several additional RV parks operate within 30 miles, including Doggs RV Park in Moravia with electric, sewer, and water hookups, and Indian Hills RV Park in Albia which remains open year-round.
Access to most RV campgrounds around Rathbun Lake requires navigating local highways with occasional boat traffic passing through some camping areas. A review mentioned, "Traffic flies through the campground to the boat ramp" at Honey Creek, suggesting caution when children are present. Cell service varies throughout the region with stronger signals near towns. Honey Creek State Park provides modern shower facilities and restrooms, while smaller RV parks may offer basic amenities with limited bathroom access. Most parks accommodate pets with standard leash requirements. During summer holiday weekends, advance reservations are strongly recommended as lakeside sites fill quickly. Several RV parks close during winter months, with only a few offering year-round accessibility.
