Best RV Parks & Resorts near Council Bluffs, IA
The Council Bluffs area features several big-rig friendly RV parks with varied amenities and hookup options. Bluffs Run RV Park at Horseshoe Casino operates from May through mid-September, offering water and electric hookups with 50-amp service in what is essentially a parking lot setting with convenient bathroom facilities. Hitchcock County Nature Center, open April to November, provides full hookup RV sites with water, electric, and sewer connections in a more natural setting. Just across the Missouri River, Offutt AFB FamCamp offers year-round RV camping with full hookups for eligible military personnel. Tomes Country Club Acres in Council Bluffs itself operates from April through November. One traveler noted that Bluffs Run RV Park is "essentially a parking lot with electric and water hookups, but only 9 minutes from downtown Omaha."
Seasonal availability varies significantly among these RV campgrounds, with some closing during winter months. Most parks in the region accommodate pets, though specific restrictions may apply. Dump stations are available at most locations, with Hitchcock County Nature Center featuring an on-site sanitary dump. Cell service is generally strong throughout the Council Bluffs area, with one reviewer reporting "5 bars of AT&T @ 120Mbps" at a nearby Nebraska state park. For RVers planning extended stays, Victorian Acres RV Park in Nebraska City (about 45 minutes south) offers year-round access with full hookups and is described as having "easy access from Highway" with a "nice mix of pull-through and back-in sites." Advance reservations are recommended during summer months and for weekend stays, as many parks fill quickly, particularly those closest to Omaha attractions.
