Best RV Parks & Resorts near Earlham, IA
Several RV parks within 30 miles of Earlham offer full hookup options for travelers. Shady Brook Camping & RV Adventures provides water, electric, and sewer hookups in a location convenient to Interstate 80. Des Moines West KOA Holiday in nearby Adel operates seasonally from April through October with fifty-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections. "The lots are a nice size and have hookups for everything," noted one visitor about similar facilities in the region. Griffs Valley View RV Park in Altoona features big-rig friendly sites with both thirty and fifty-amp electrical options, while Nations Bridge Park offers more basic electric sites with water access in a scenic setting near Stuart.
Full-service dump stations are available at most parks, though visitors should note that not all facilities offer on-site shower buildings. Cell service varies significantly between locations, with some parks having limited or no connectivity. According to one traveler, "We had no service. This is the first place we have been to without voice service, which is a bit worrisome in case of emergency." Most RV parks in the area welcome pets, though specific restrictions may apply. Propane fill service can be found at Griffs Valley View RV Park, but is limited elsewhere. Reservation policies differ by location—while KOA and many private parks accept advance bookings, county parks like Nations Bridge operate primarily on a first-come basis. Some parks near highways experience road noise, with one reviewer noting a location "so close to the freeway you could literally throw a rock from the entrance and hit a passing semi."