Best RV Parks near Clive, IA
Searching for an RV campsite near Clive? Find the best sites near Clive where you can park your RV with a scenic view. Each RV campsite offers quick access to one or more of Clive's most popular destinations.
Best RV Sites Near Clive, IA (87)
1. Griffs Valley View RV Park
8 Reviews•27 Photos•40 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$40 - $90 / night
2. Kellogg RV Park
11 Reviews•26 Photos•10 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Lakeside Casino RV Park
4 Reviews•5 Photos•4 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
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. Jesse James Gang RV Hookup
Be the first to review!•4 Photos•5 SavesEnjoy the quiet hills of southwest Iowa, just north of Adair and I-80, exit 76. If you're looking for a quick, no frills RV spot, we're your stop. 30/50 amp, water, sewer, and high speed WiFi.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$10 - $17 / night
6. Shady Brook Camping & RV Adventures, LLC
1 Review•2 SavesShady Brook Camping and RV Adventures offers many opportunities for fun! We offer special events; from banquets, anniversaries, birthdays, group camp outings, corporate retreats, and hunting.
We offer the FIRST ascending Tree Tents in Iowa; a very new and unique option for sleeping in the trees!
We also offer campsites, cabins, and suspended tents for your enjoyment! Bring your own rig or tents to setup.
Come enjoy the beautiful Iowa landscape and year-round running Bear Creek.
We are here to make your special occasion complete and memorable--where abundant wildlife roam and picturesque views prevail.
Animals are welcome, they must be kept on a leash, please pick up waste and kindly dispose. The animals shots must be current.
All our campsites can accommodate 45 Foot Camper/Trailer/RV, except site #'s 13, 15, 24, & 26.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
7. 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
9. Adventureland Campground
8 Reviews•20 Photos•12 SavesAdventureland Campground is a full service campground with complete facilities including: electric hookups, modern showers and restrooms, RV facilities, tent camping, a swimming pool and recreational areas. Adventureland Amusement Park and Adventure Bay Waterpark contain over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including some of the country's most exciting roller coasters and thrill rides that can challenge the most avid amusement park enthusiasts. There are also plenty of rides for less adventurous guests including great water rides as well as a full compliment of children's rides spread throughout the park. But the entertainment doesn't stop with rides - Adventureland presents a full array of shows in the park - from thrilling circus acts and magic shows to live music and juggling - there's always something to suit everyone's taste. Simply the most fun you will have all year!
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
10. Whispering Oaks RV Park
Be the first to review!•2 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Picnic Table
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Recent RV Reviews In Clive
430 Reviews of 87 Clive Campgrounds
Gudrun C.
Scout
Adair City Park
Convenient Spot
No frills spot for an easy stop off I-80. Only 2 other campers the night we stayed. Great Mexican restaurant 2 blocks away.
Pat F.
Guide
Don Williams Park
Quite and nice
Very quite and nice campground, we camped on top of the hill in tents it was awesome view and potable drinking water next to camp, bathrooms and shower facilities was clean and nice
- RRyan S.Guide
Lenon Mill Park
Pretty basic, great for an overnight
I stayed here one night while I was traveling. It was a Saturday so the campground was kind of busy. People shouting and loud music. Lots of trucks with noisy exhausts coming and going all day. I'm sure it's more quiet during the week.
Some of the sites are well shaded, and you can access the water. It looked like people had been finding clams (they left the shells all over the picnic table). People were fishing here.
The power pedestals are far back from the parking pad for some reason. If you back all the way into your spot or if you have a long cord you should be fine. There was only a 50A outlet so I needed to use an adapter for my 30A camper.
There is one water spigot, and no dump station.
There are bathrooms, but no showers.
I had great T-mobile signal here (5G, 160 down and 20 up). And a somewhat decent 4G Verizon signal (70 down, 12 up).
The Guthrie County Historical Village& Museum is a 5 minute walk away. It's not open evenings or weekends but there is interesting stuff to walk around and see even when closed. The railroad cars are very cool.
- ccedded S.Scout
Sportsman Park
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Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Large, level, clean, quiet, cheap
Large level gravel pad driveways surrounded by beautiful prairie grass. Fantastically clean & well maintained facilities. Nice beach down the road and some Greenway trails. One of the NICEST public campgrounds I've stayed at. Reserve online at rec.gov. America the Beautiful National Parks Pass pays your day use fees at the beach.
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.
Laura W.
Traveler
Green Valley State Park
Timing is everything!
Pretty grounds with woodland coverage on all sides in addition to the lake. We visited in August and realized it was prime family vacation time before school starts up again, so a little crowded and noisy. Spots are pretty close together too. But the grounds are quite lovely and the facilities were super clean. We plan to go back when Autumn arrives, mid week. Bonus easy shore fishing access.
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.
- DDana K.Traveler
Acorn Valley
Nice playground , well maintained
Nice and well maintained ! We parked at a site by the playground and bathhouse , and could sit at our camper and watch our son play at a safe distance
Alika T.GuideAdair City Park
Awesome little campsites!
$15 full power / $6 tents / $5 dump only. They have 110 power as well as regular hookups. Playground, tennis / pickleball courts, little zip line, and covered picnic area.
Nancy C.ScoutAcorn Valley
Amazingly Quiet
We lived our time there. It was quiet and we loved listening to the wildlife at night. My only complaint is that they left people in to camp after 10. Which kept me awake for a bit.
Thomas P.Traveler
Beaver Lake Campground
Simple for overnight
This campground is on the side of a lake. You hear beavers at night, see rabbits are on the sides of the lot. We came late around 8pm and the owner helped us fill the form and pick our spot. The only drawback are the restrooms which were ok but smelly.
- 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.
- GGregory H.Scout
Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Four good days
Level sites , we were in site B40. Easy to back in plenty of room. Clean shower house and restrooms. Would we go back that's a definitely yes.
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.
- Amanda W.Scout
Jester County Park
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went out here with family and had a amtime azing
- Amanda W.Scout
Jester County Park
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we love it here people are great price is Right Showers are hot every time it a WOnderfull place •to be .
- Pat F.Guide
Swede Point Park
Great little gem
Great little hideaway of a campground, very reasonably priced and clean , fresh drinking water with dump stations and hot water showers and modern toilet facilities,
- BBobby V.Scout
Greenhouse Camping
Nice laid back overnight stay.
This turned out to be a very easy overnight stopover on our way north to Minnesota. My niece lives in Desert Moines and it was a short drive for her to come for a visit and bring some local, delicious tacos for dinner. We will definitely consider this spot next time through!
Jake C.LegendGreenhouse Camping
New to the Dyrt!
Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!
Fabian S.Guide
Griffs Valley View RV Park
Nice!!
Very clean and well-kept, owners super nice 👍🏻 a quiet place in the countryside.
- 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.
- 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.
- RRogerGuide
Swede Point Park
Nice Quiet place to spend the weekend
Great place to stay. Just a few minutes drive to High Trestle Bridge and right off the river. People were accommodating and friendly. Right between Madrid and Woodward with small town conveniences…
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.
Guide to Clive
Camping near Clive, Iowa, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From scenic parks to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone looking to escape the city.
What to do:
- Hiking and Nature Walks: Explore the beautiful trails at Ledges State Park Campground. One visitor noted, “The campground is well kept but busy in the summer months with it being a popular hiking destination for Des Moines locals.”
- Fishing and Boating: At Rock Creek State Park Campground, you can rent boats and kayaks. A camper shared, “Boat and kayak rental and a small store with basic necessities. Campground has some 30 amp and some 50 amp sites.”
- Playgrounds and Family Activities: Families can enjoy the playgrounds at Jester County Park. One reviewer mentioned, “The campgrounds are great; the facilities are amazing.”
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Lake Anita State Park Campground said, “Clean latrines and park all around. A lot of timid wildlife.”
- Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A review for Yellow Banks County Park highlighted, “Large spacious sites with a fire ring and picnic table.”
- Friendly Hosts: Campers often mention the helpful staff. At Des Moines West KOA Holiday, one guest said, “Staff is one of the nicest and most helpful we've ever encountered.”
What you should know:
- Limited Cell Service: If you rely on your phone, be prepared for spotty coverage. A camper at Ledges State Park Campground noted, “Cell coverage is terrible out here, and there is no WIFI to help keep people connected.”
- Busy During Peak Season: Many campgrounds can get crowded in the summer. A visitor at Rock Creek State Park Campground mentioned, “The RV section of the campground was nearly full but the tent/non-hookup section had lots of space.”
- Reservations Recommended: Popular spots fill up quickly, so it’s best to book in advance. A reviewer at Prairie Flower Recreation Area advised, “You must reserve these sites in advance.”
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Campgrounds with Play Areas: Look for sites that have playgrounds or family-friendly activities. At Jester County Park, one camper said, “Campgrounds amazing views airsoft gun and archery ranges snowshoeing equestrians and cross-country skiing.”
- Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can make family outings smoother. A visitor at Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground mentioned, “The lake is beautiful and the path around it is in great shape!”
- Plan for Quiet Hours: Respecting quiet hours is essential for a good experience. A camper at Bob Shelter Recreation Area noted, “Everyone was welcome. No one was loud or anything.”
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Walnut Woods State Park Campground said, “The pad was a little small but fit our camper fine.”
- Look for Full Hookups: If you prefer convenience, find campgrounds with full hookups. A visitor at Des Moines West KOA Holiday appreciated, “Gravel sites require some leveling. Not much privacy between sites nor shade.”
- Use Dump Stations Wisely: Be aware of dump station locations. A camper at Rock Creek State Park Campground mentioned, “Park management was fine with changing campsite.”
Camping near Clive, Iowa, has its perks and quirks. With the right preparation, you can enjoy a great outdoor experience!
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