Best RV Parks near Chariton, IA
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Best RV Sites Near Chariton, IA (74)
1. Lakeside Casino RV Park
4 Reviews•5 Photos•4 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
2. Griffs Valley View RV Park
8 Reviews•27 Photos•40 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$40 - $90 / night
3. Ted’s RV Park
1 Review•13 Photos•1 SaveBuilt in 2020, Ted’s RV Park is a family owned business located in the heart of Decatur City. Known as the best place to camp in Southern Iowa, our year-round park offers 26 sites with full hookups, 20, 30 and 50 amp service.
Conveniently located one-half mile from Interstate 35 our spacious campground is easy to navigate even with the largest of campers.
Come stay for the night, week, or month and enjoy our newly renovated bathrooms, laundry room, and free high speed wi-fi. We make RV camping hassle free with easy access sites in a prime location.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$35 - $500 / night
4. 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
5. Doggs RV Park
Be the first to review!•1 Save- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- RVs
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- WiFi
6. Crow's Nest RV Resort
Be the first to review!•2 SavesCrow’s Nest RV Resort is a full-hookup RV park and campground located less than 30 minutes from downtown Des Moines. We have a passion for the outdoors and want to share the ability to enjoy nature with each and every one of our visitors. With rolling hills and a stream running through the center of our resort, Crow’s Nest has the look and feel of a countryside escape with all the amenities you need for a relaxing stay. Enjoy full-hookup sites with grilling, running water, electricity plugins and free wifi. Plus, we have a multitude of activities throughout the year for all our guests to participate in.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- RVs
- Trash
- Picnic Table
7. Indian Hills RV Park
Be the first to review!- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- RVs
- Tents
- Market
- Trash
9. Honey Creek Resort
6 Reviews•31 Photos•4 SavesThis recreation area is part of Rathbun Lake
- RVs
- Tents
$40 - $49 / night
10. Unionville City RV Park
Be the first to review!•2 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- RVs
- Tents
- Trash
- Toilets
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Recent RV Reviews In Chariton
239 Reviews of 74 Chariton Campgrounds
Deb M.
Ranger
Winterset City Park
Great city park on a cute town
Nice city park campground close to lots of covered bridges and other things to see. The sites are pretty well spaced with lots of grass and some trees in between. It was a good value for full hookup sites. The bathroom was decent, and phone service was adequate. We just spent one night here on our way home from Colorado, but will be returning in the fall to explore more and see some colors.
- G
Greg B.
Guide
Lake Paho
Sparsly Used Dark sky Campsite
Very nice view of the lake, lots of campsites around the lake. Not many lights around and no big cities and a low horizon so it’s a good place to visit for a visual observation night with a telescope or binos. Only one other camper at my campsite when I visited, so it’s a good weekend retreat from the city life. This is a primitive campsite; there are two waterless bathrooms and 8 or so gravel spots at site B on the Eastern side of the lake.
James P.
Legend
Roberts Creek West Campground
Roberts Creek - East
East not west as satellite view in Dyrt is old and doesn’t show East campground. I did add a screenshot of current satellite view. FHU. Easy in and around campground. A lot of space between sites. Sites are fairly level with hard pack gravel.
- 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.
Renee H.Ranger
Howell Station
Large spacious campground
Well maintained campground with mature shade trees. Gravel sites, a little bit of leveling required. Poor Verizon cell signal, no internet signal. Not much natural privacy between sites, but sites were well spaced apart. Paved trail nice for biking and walking. Fishing nearby and the Dutch themed town of Pella is a short drive and a must see. Bathrooms and showers were nice, clean. Handicap camp site and bathhouse available. Firewood for sale at front gate. The potable water available at the dump station was clear and good for drinking. Dump station is easily accessible. Dumpsters were positioned around the campground. Staff was friendly. The night we stayed, there was a severe weather threat, and the staff, at the end of the night, had unlocked the storm shelters (utility area in the middle of the bathhouses) should the need arise. We ended up having to seek shelter because of a tornado warning.
- Tina T.
Scout
Nine Eagles State Park
Campsites
Facilities are available and very convenient and comfortable. Nice lake to swim and fish. Absolutely beautiful park and really nice trails. Thanks, Tina
Fabian S.Guide
Griffs Valley View RV Park
Nice!!
Very clean and well-kept, owners super nice 👍🏻 a quiet place in the countryside.
- Marie M.Scout
Eveland Access
Glendale Access
20 bucks a day you submit your fill out sheet at the service area and drop it off in a drop box.
- MMegan Y.Scout
Nature Haven at Red Rock Lake
Beautiful fall camping site
We really enjoyed our stay at site 4 in the woods. It was absolutely beautiful with the fall colors and leaves falling all around us. We also enjoyed the trails around our site and a pretty view of a pond a short walk away. Anna was very responsive and gave thorough directions for us. We would stay again.
- DDaniel C.Guide
Lakeside Co Park
Nice lake, but run down campsites.
First, there is no dump station! All sites have water and electricity with 20, 30, and 60 amp plugs. The sites are 20 dollars. The campsites located near the entrance are pull-through but need maintenance. The campsites along the lake will support short to medium length RVs or trailers, and all are back in. As of this posting, all are not level and in poor condition. The city of Huneston, Iowa is a few minutes away and has several gas stations and a grocery store.
- 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.
T J.Traveler
Lucas Pond - Stephens Forest
Great camp site with great fishing
Stayed two nights with my son and we absolutely loved it.
- JJenna E.Scout
Nature Haven at Red Rock Lake
We had a great time at this site:) …
We had a great time at this site:) Anna was very responsive and helpful when we had questions. I would definitely recommend to others, and I would return again.
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
- DDaniel C.Guide
East Lake Co Park
Newer so campground still being established
The campground was clean and quiet with water and electricity at each site. The dump station was set aside from the camp sites. The trees at the campground were recently planted so no shade. The best part is that there is plenty of room between camp sites so your not camping on top of your neighbors. Playground and bathrooms on site.
- 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.
- JJeff C.Scout
Newton KOA
A decent option along the freeway
Our stay here was fine. Check-in was easy and courteous. We were escorted to our site. All of the staff that we interacted with was great. It seems like this park has an original section and then expansion sections tired up a hillside. The original section is the only section with any mature shade trees. Our site, and it looked like the others in the tiered hillside section, were in full sun all day. We selected an upgraded patio site. It was spacious and the patio area was made from pavers. It was equiped the same as the other sites though, just a fire pit and a picnic table (that was in rough shape). Our experience at other KOAs is that the patio sites have some better patio furniture. The fire pit wasn't functional for cooking. The cooking grate was rusted and set about 1" off the bottom of the fire pit leaving no room for charcoal. Pool looked nice but we didn't use it. The bathrooms and showers were clean but the showers could use a place to set your dry clothes.
- Paul M.Guide
Whitebreast Camp
Beautiful Campground
Large sites and plenty of space between sites.
- AAmanda H.Scout
Wallashuck
Convenience with some space
We were able to camp in a tent near RVs without feeling crowded. The restrooms, showers, and playground were all close by…great for camping with kids. There were some nicer than ours and some with less privacy or further away than we’d prefer.
A nice mix of convenience and privacy. Perfect location to showers and playground for kids. Ample space for our needs, but not overly private
- Russell T.Traveler
Timberline Campground
Love this place
Timberline is among my favorite campgrounds, always has great people, nice shade trees, fun pool, and quality facilities.
- KKara P.Scout
Winterset City Park
Beautiful setting and quiet
Wonderful setting and quiet place to stay. Beautiful views with quick access to Bridges of Madison County. Great hook ups and utilities!
- jjessScout
Timberline Campground
Wish we could’ve stayed longer
Marta and crew were so friendly and helpful! Clean bathrooms, beautiful property. Close to hwy but far enough away. We called ahead to arrive after hours and had to get back on the road in the morning. Wish we could’ve stayed longer!
Meredith L.Traveler
Elk Rock Campground And Boat Ramp — Lake Red Rock
Perfect Weekend Getaway for EVERYONE!
This park is beautiful with plenty to do and see. We camped out at site 82 which is a non-electric site and close to a Red Rock Lake shoreline. Spots are pretty close but they perfectly have grass tall enough to give you some privacy between spots. I was never bothered by either neighbors. The grass also gives you a path to the water spout. The staff member at the front was such a gentlemen and helped us with our firewood. There are some walking paths down to the lake which you can fish from. The views by the lake are beautiful too. The only thing to keep in mind with this spot is it is as far away from the bathrooms as possible. I, personally, didn't mind, but wanted to make note of it. We will be returning to this park.
Restrooms: Cleaner than I expected! And they are not port-a-potty type bathrooms, plumbing with nice stalls, toilets and sinks.
Dog-friendliness: My dog LOVED this campground. We kept her on a long-line stake(per parks' guidelines) and she had plenty of room to roam.
Picnic area: A picnic table is provided but they are older, so I recommend bringing your own table cloth and some towels or something for the seats.
Tammie C.Guide
Pammel County Park
I'll be back
This is a beautiful park with lots to do and miles of woods to explore. AT&T cell service was excellent throughout. And camping fees are extremely reasonable. I didn't stay the night but will be back.
- Russell T.Traveler
Winterset City Park
Nice Campground
Full hookups and easy to park, small spots but not too small. Shower and bath houses are clean.
Guide to Chariton
Camping near Chariton, 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 Nature Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Jester County Park. One camper mentioned, "The campgrounds have amazing views and plenty of hiking trails."
- Fishing and Boating: Head to Rock Creek State Park Campground for fishing and kayaking. A visitor noted, "The lake is pretty, and boat rentals seemed reasonable."
- Visit Local Attractions: Check out the covered bridges near Winterset City Park. One reviewer said, "Great city park campground close to lots of covered bridges and other things to see."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A review for Des Moines West KOA Holiday stated, "Bathhouses were clean and private."
- Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Prairie Flower Recreation Area mentioned, "Level sites, easy to back in, plenty of room."
- Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpfulness of the staff. One visitor at Bob Shelter Recreation Area said, "Friendly hosts & Rangers."
What you should know:
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may lack certain amenities. A review for Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground mentioned, "The web link from Dyrt is out of date, and thus park is closed for 2022."
- Noise Levels: Be prepared for noise from nearby roads or other campers. A camper at Bob Shelter Recreation Area noted, "The public parking lot is also just a few feet from a lot of the campsites so it gets loud."
- Wildlife Encounters: Campers should be cautious about wildlife. One camper at Yellow Banks County Park warned, "Other campers warned us not to leave anything out at night because teenagers come through sometimes looking for stuff to steal."
Tips for camping with families:
- Playgrounds and Activities: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. A review for Rock Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "The campground has a kids playground, hiking trails, and nature center."
- Spacious Sites for Family Gatherings: Choose campgrounds with larger sites for family gatherings. A camper at Cherry Glen Campground said, "This campground is big and clean. It’s pretty peaceful & quiet."
- Plan for Activities: Make sure to plan activities that everyone can enjoy. One visitor at Des Moines West KOA Holiday noted, "Gathering room on site and pedal car racetrack."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure to check the size of the sites before booking. A review for Walnut Woods State Park Campground mentioned, "Sites are relatively small and close together."
- Leveling Needs: Be prepared to level your RV. A camper at Des Moines West KOA Holiday noted, "Gravel sites require some leveling."
- Access to Dump Stations: Look for campgrounds with dump stations nearby. A visitor at Bob Shelter Recreation Area mentioned, "Dump station and water fill in the back."
Camping near Chariton, Iowa, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With a variety of campgrounds and activities, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next adventure!
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Chariton, IA is Lakeside Casino RV Park with a 4-star rating from 4 reviews.
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