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$15 - $33 / night
"This campground has both RV full hookup and electric sites very close to the lake. Campsites offer a great view of lake and close access to docks."
"Beautiful lake, great walking trail, close to town and I-80, but quiet and peaceful. Can’t beat it for $11 a night."
"Nice campground and staff, town close by if you need more supplies, we like it here!"
"Lots of space around your site. Fills up fast on weekends. Would recommend this park."
$15 - $50 / night
"These Iowa state parks are extremely clean and well taken care of. The lake is huge with multiple trails that the kids loved. Playground was directly behind us which is a plus for us."
"Reserved electric unit 090 for the weekend, which had a scenic corn field for a backdrop - this is Iowa!"
$6 - $15 / night
"Based on other reviews we weren’t expecting much, but this spot is perfect for getting a good night’s rest when passing through Iowa."
"Park was clean and close to highway. Husband said bathrooms were clean enough. Didn't use the showers. Arrived around 10pm on a Tuesday and there were 3 spots left."
"Overall you can’t beat it for the price and location if you’re passing through or just want a little downtime."
$25 / night
"The trees at the campsites aren't mature enough for shade, but the ponds and trails more than make up for that."
$10 / night
"This is a small little park off the highway, we had been traveling for two days and needed to stop for the night."
".  clean accessible and a drive through a quaint little town. What else could you ask for?"
$12 - $200 / night
"Pros:
-Not a far drive from Des Moines, but still quite remote
-Lots of nice hiking trails
-Easy access to large, mostly clean modern bathrooms
-The lake is a peaceful spot to spend the early mornings"
"You’ll love this little park if you want to really disconnect and get away from things as there was absolutely 0 cell reception where we were at."
GuideDrove by scouting things out but the tv park was barricaded and didn’t appear to have been occupied for some time…. Motel was open though.
GuideI didn’t stay here but did scout it out. Small park by the NishnaBotna river. I did see a camper there with his dog but website specifically says no pets.
GuideHad a great time but it was hot and windy. Wind was shaking the camper and the neighbor decided to leave because of the heat and wind. The view of the lake is worth it all though. Nit into fishing but lots of people out in boats, kayaks, and on the shore. I’ll be back soon…
GuideFirst and foremost- I called the camp host and he actually answered and was super nice (called the number from the camps website) It had many open spots for a Friday evening. The spots for tent/van was $15. The bathroom/showers were super clean. The established trees all over was fantastic. The directions on this app take you to the first entrance which is not where the camping is, but follow the huge arrow and you’ll find it no problem. I walked around the cute little town on Main Street and loved it though everything was closed at 1900.
GuideWe loved this KOA! Itinerary was on point. Lots for kids to do! The pool was up and running perfect! They even had a dunk tank which was pretty funny! Cabin was beautiful inside and out! Would stay again!
ScoutI stayed one night on my way to Colorado. For only $10 dollars this campground has a lot to provided including free showers. First come first serve. Highly recommend.
ScoutVery nice. Don't trust Google on the way in... Follow signs. Train(s) at 2 AM. Excellent Verizon 5G. WiFi password didn't work.
GuideBased on other reviews we weren’t expecting much, but this spot is perfect for getting a good night’s rest when passing through Iowa.
Camping is basically a parking space in a tiny town park in a tiny town in the middle of nowhere. Each space is marked by an electric hookup. Although it says RV and tent, tent camping isn’t exactly defined (just pull up and pitch a tent in the grass). Just rolled up in our “hard-shelled tent mobile” and don’t use hookups, so can’t comment there.
The park is quiet, though the interstate noise is still fairly loud. But it’s far better than pulling into a rest area where the highway and truck generators are constant.
Our only non-quiet moment was when we pulled in on a Saturday night after dark and a group of local kids were hanging out around the bathrooms. We heard some good old fashioned hide and seek (which made us smile) among other screeches and hollers. They stayed out till 11-11:30pm, which was a bit late, but what can you expect from kids in a tiny town with not a whole lot else to do.
There are signs for camping at just about every small town exit, so there are a number of options between Des Moines and Council Bluffs. We chose this town because access is quick and easy. Keeping it in our list of quieter non-rest area places to sleep!
GuideWe stayed one night, beautiful park! Great trail all the way around the lake, we took a bike ride around it was about 3 ish miles. Camp host was a gem. Bathrooms were very clean! Great view of the lake. Was not very crowded but was mid week.
Camping near Exira, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're pitching a tent or rolling in with an RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
Camping near Exira, Iowa, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some lasting memories!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Exira, IA is Lake Anita State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 24 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 parks near Exira, IA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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