Top RV Camping near Chariton, IA
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Best RV Camping Sites Near Chariton, IA (68)
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Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground
Indianola, Iowa13 Reviews17 Photos39 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Middle Area Campground — Stephens State Forest
Lucas, Iowa4 Reviews11 Photos28 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
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Island View Campground—Lake Rathbun
Moravia, Iowa6 Reviews23 Photos28 SavesOverview
Island View Park is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just nine miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa and 8 miles southwest of Moravia.
Recreation
The 11,000-acre lake provides a variety of fishing opportunities for any angler: Crappie, channel catfish, walleye and largemouth bass are most common. The prevailing winds on Rathbun Lake, also known as Iowa's Ocean, make it one of the best sailing lakes in Iowa.
Facilities
This large campground offers 187 family sites and one group site, all with electric hookups. Three group picnic sites are also available. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. A boat ramp, dock, marina, playgrounds, and horseshoe pit are all on-site.
Natural Features
Rathbun Lake is situated in the gently rolling hills of the Chariton River Valley in southeast Iowa. The campground consists of open grassy areas dotted with trees. Bald eagles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, wild turkey and other wildlife can be found at Rathbun Lake.
Nearby Attractions
The Rathbun Fish Hatchery is nearby, offering self-guided tours Monday through Friday year-round. Hundreds of thousands of catfish and walleye are produced here each year. Southern Iowa's only Off Highway Vehicle Park is just 20 minutes from the campground. It is located on the south bank of the South Fork Chariton River and encompasses nearly 125 acres in an abandoned rock quarry.
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
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$50 / night
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Hickory Hills Park
Woodburn, Iowa5 Reviews13 Photos17 Saves- Pets
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- Phone Service
- ADA Access
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- Tents
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Red Haw State Park Campground
Chariton, Iowa2 Reviews11 Photos23 SavesRed Haw State Park in south-central Iowa is a beautiful, year-round destination offering lovely views and diverse recreational activities in the 649-acre park. Red Haw is well known for springtime red buds blooming abundantly around the lake, drawing visitors and photographers to see the pink blossoms. Visitors also can enjoy swimming and boating in the summer, or cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter.
Camp at Red Haw’s shady campground overlooking the lake. The campground contains electric hookups, paved roads, modern restrooms and showers and a trailer dump station. Some campsites are ADA accessible. One-fourth of the campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and advance campsite reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Red Haw State Park.
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
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Honey Creek Resort
Moravia, Iowa6 Reviews31 Photos4 SavesThis recreation area is part of Rathbun Lake
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$40 - $49 / night
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Whitebreast Campground
Lake Red Rock, Iowa8 Reviews9 Photos65 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Yellow Banks County Park
Pleasant Hill, Iowa14 Reviews36 Photos86 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Honey Creek State Park Campground
Moravia, Iowa4 Reviews18 Photos25 SavesThis recreation area is part of Rathbun Lake
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Mine Pond Campground — Stephens State Forest
Lucas, Iowa2 Reviews8 Photos9 SavesStephens State Forest in south-central Iowa is Iowa’s largest state forest, with seven units totaling more than 15,500 acres in five counties. The forest’s primary function is to provide an example of forest management for Iowa woodland species. First established in the 1930s with tree plantings by the Civilian Conservation Corp, Stephens State Forest is also a backcountry destination for outdoor enthusiasts interested in hiking, horseback riding, camping and hunting.
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
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Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground
39 Saves
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
Middle Area Campground — Stephens State Forest
28 Saves
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- RVs
Island View Campground—Lake Rathbun
28 Saves
Overview
Island View Park is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just nine miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa and 8 miles southwest of Moravia.
Recreation
The 11,000-acre lake provides a variety of fishing opportunities for any angler: Crappie, channel catfish, walleye and largemouth bass are most common. The prevailing winds on Rathbun Lake, also known as Iowa's Ocean, make it one of the best sailing lakes in Iowa.
Facilities
This large campground offers 187 family sites and one group site, all with electric hookups. Three group picnic sites are also available. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. A boat ramp, dock, marina, playgrounds, and horseshoe pit are all on-site.
Natural Features
Rathbun Lake is situated in the gently rolling hills of the Chariton River Valley in southeast Iowa. The campground consists of open grassy areas dotted with trees. Bald eagles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, wild turkey and other wildlife can be found at Rathbun Lake.
Nearby Attractions
The Rathbun Fish Hatchery is nearby, offering self-guided tours Monday through Friday year-round. Hundreds of thousands of catfish and walleye are produced here each year. Southern Iowa's only Off Highway Vehicle Park is just 20 minutes from the campground. It is located on the south bank of the South Fork Chariton River and encompasses nearly 125 acres in an abandoned rock quarry.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
$50 / night
Red Haw State Park Campground
23 Saves
Red Haw State Park in south-central Iowa is a beautiful, year-round destination offering lovely views and diverse recreational activities in the 649-acre park. Red Haw is well known for springtime red buds blooming abundantly around the lake, drawing visitors and photographers to see the pink blossoms. Visitors also can enjoy swimming and boating in the summer, or cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter.
Camp at Red Haw’s shady campground overlooking the lake. The campground contains electric hookups, paved roads, modern restrooms and showers and a trailer dump station. Some campsites are ADA accessible. One-fourth of the campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and advance campsite reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Red Haw State Park.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
Whitebreast Campground
65 Saves
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service