Best RV Parks & Resorts near Exira, IA
Littlefield Rec Area in Exira provides RV campers with full hookup sites including water, electric, and sewer connections in a lakeside setting. Just 15 miles west, Lake Anita State Park Campground offers big-rig friendly sites with 30/50 amp service from April through December, featuring level gravel pads with adequate spacing between sites. Jesse James Gang RV Hookup, though smaller with only 6 sites, accommodates larger motorhomes with full hookups and both 30 and 50 amp electrical service. Prairie Rose State Park Campground, located near Harlan, rounds out the regional RV parks with spacious sites that can handle larger rigs. "Sites are level gravel and require minimal setup time, with plenty of room for slideouts," noted one RV traveler about Lake Anita's campground.
Most RV campgrounds in the Exira area maintain sanitary dump stations, with Prairie Rose and Lake Anita offering particularly well-maintained facilities. Cell service varies throughout the region - strong signals exist at parks closer to towns while more remote locations may have limited connectivity. Pets are welcome at all RV parks mentioned, though standard leash rules apply. During peak summer months, particularly weekends, reservations are strongly recommended as these parks fill quickly. Nations Bridge Park, about 30 miles east of Exira, provides an alternative with 30 amp hookups and pull-through sites that accommodate larger motorhomes. Winter camping options are limited, with most parks closing from December through March, though Econolodge RV Park in Walnut remains open year-round for those needing off-season RV camping accommodations.
