Best RV Parks & Resorts near Clarion, IA
Near Clarion, Iowa, RV campers have access to several established campgrounds within 30 miles. Oakwood RV Park in Clear Lake provides full hookup sites with 50-amp service on level terrain, operating from April 15 to October 15. Three Fingers Campground in Forest City accommodates big rigs with both 30-amp and 50-amp hookups, remaining open from April through November. The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park in West Bend features pull-through sites on grass with 30-amp electrical connections, though sewer hookups are not available at individual sites. Kennedy County Park near Fort Dodge offers electric sites with 50-amp service. "Sites are small and where we were was mostly gravel, but we made it work," noted one visitor about Camp at the Woods.
Many campgrounds in the region require reservations during peak summer months, though some operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Full hookup sites typically range from $15-25 per night at county parks to $20-35 at private RV parks. Cell service varies considerably across the area, with most locations reporting adequate Verizon coverage between 2-4 bars. Dump stations are available at most parks including Oakwood RV Park and The Grotto of the Redemption, though not all sites offer sewer hookups at the pad. Most facilities welcome pets but enforce leash requirements. According to a recent review, "Not a big campground. Sites arranged in a circle around a clean shower house. Sites are close to each other, not offering much in the way of privacy."
