Campers visiting Greenfield, Iowa can access several campgrounds within a 30-minute drive. Located in Adair County at approximately 1,370 feet elevation, this area experiences hot summers and cold winters with an average yearly rainfall of 35 inches. Cell service varies significantly between campgrounds, with Mormon Trail County Park having particularly spotty coverage that's only available at certain sites (14-17).
What to do
Swimming at Lake Anita: Lake Anita State Park Campground offers a designated swimming area with a beach, though visitors should check conditions before swimming. "The lake is beautiful, and we also saw people boating, kayaking, and fishing. Although swimming is also allowed, the beach was not the best for this activity," notes one camper.
Hiking around the lake: Lake Anita State Park Campground features a four-mile paved trail circling the entire 171-acre lake. "The best feature of this park, in my opinion, is the four-mile paved recreation trail that goes around the entire 171-acre lake. Good for walking, running, or biking," shares a reviewer.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds offer fishing access, with Mormon Trail County Park providing a more secluded experience. "Mormon Trail is absolutely beautiful. The lake has a very large, mostly shallow, swimming area, the water is absolutely perfect, along with a big sandy beach area. You can boat and fish on the lake as well," states a camper.
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature playgrounds for children. At Casey City Park, "It had a magnificent playground. My kids had been cooped up for two days and needed to run off some pent up energy and this was perfect. A few neighborhood kids joined them and they had a blast."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Des Moines West KOA Holiday maintains well-kept bathrooms and facilities. "Bathrooms were immaculate! Pizza & Chicken ordered on site was a delicious dinner when we were just too tired to fuss with our own gear. Nice store too!!" shares one satisfied visitor.
Quiet locations: Nations Bridge Park offers peaceful camping areas away from highway noise. "We loved this place! It was green, very clean, and in a nice location. We were there on a Wednesday, and there was barely anyone there. In fact, we had the bottom half all to ourselves," explains a camper.
Reasonable prices: Many campgrounds near Greenfield maintain affordable rates. CAB Campground provides basic RV camping at budget-friendly prices. "There are no frills here just quiet and the essentials, elec, water and sewer for $25/night. Great communication. If you're traveling near it's an inexpensive place to get some rest," notes a reviewer.
Lake views: Several campgrounds offer sites with direct lake views. "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," explains a Lake Anita State Park visitor.
What you should know
Seasonal operation: Many campgrounds operate on limited schedules. Des Moines West KOA Holiday has updated its schedule. "Don't pay attention to the highway signs that says they're only open until October, they're working on updating them," advises one camper.
Site spacing issues: Lakeside Casino RV Park and other RV parks near Greenfield have varied site configurations. "All the spaces are pulled through. It is very clean.
