Best RV Parks & Resorts near Grimes, IA
Several RV parks surround Grimes, Iowa with varying amenities and site configurations. Griffs Valley View RV Park in Altoona features concrete pads with full hookups including 30/50 amp electric, water, and sewer connections. The sites are spacious with well-maintained grass areas between them. "This is likely the nicest RV park I have seen. Sites are spacious with great grass areas for each. Some shaded sites available," noted one visitor. Des Moines West KOA Holiday in Adel operates from April through October with gravel sites requiring some leveling. River Oaks RV Park offers 99 sites with full hookups including 50-amp service, while Adventureland Campground in Altoona provides year-round access with concrete pads that accommodate larger motorhomes.
Advance reservations are recommended during summer months when campgrounds fill quickly, particularly on weekends. Most parks within 30 miles of Grimes provide dump stations, with Griffs Valley View and River Oaks offering on-site propane refill services. Verizon cell coverage varies across the region, with stronger signals reported at locations closer to Des Moines. Pets are welcome at most facilities except Griffs Valley View which prohibits pets according to their listed features. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, many RV sites near major highways may experience road noise, particularly at Shady Brook Camping where one reviewer noted "you could literally throw a rock from the entrance and hit a passing semi." Winter camping options are limited primarily to Adventureland Campground and Kellogg RV Park, both maintaining year-round operations with full hookups.
