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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Johnston, IA

513 Reviews

Several RV-friendly campgrounds operate near Johnston, Iowa, offering varied site types and amenities for motorhome travelers. Griffs Valley View RV Park in Altoona provides full hookup RV sites with concrete pads and both 30/50 amp electric connections. The park includes water, sewer, and electric hookups on spacious sites. "The sites are level and well marked. The property is kept up nicely," noted one visitor, highlighting the park's maintenance standards. Bob Shelter Recreation Area & Campground in Johnston accommodates large rigs with 50-amp service, while Acorn Valley Campground offers electric hookups with water access but no sewer connections at individual sites. Des Moines West KOA Holiday in Adel remains open from April through October with complete RV infrastructure including pull-through sites for larger motorhomes.

Many Johnston area RV parks require advance reservations during peak travel periods, particularly summer weekends and special events. Dump stations are available at several locations including Griffs Valley View, Bob Shelter, and Acorn Valley for those without full hookup sites. Laundry facilities can be found at Griffs Valley View and Des Moines West KOA, while propane service is limited to select parks like Griffs Valley View. According to The Dyrt reviews, RV site spacing varies considerably between parks, with some visitors noting tight arrangements during busy periods. Most parks welcome pets, though specific restrictions may apply. Cell service remains generally reliable throughout the area, with Wi-Fi availability varying by location. Winter camping options are limited, with several facilities closing seasonally between late October and early April.

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Best RV Sites Near Johnston, Iowa (91)

    1. Griffs Valley View RV Park

    11 Reviews
    Bondurant, IA
    10 miles
    Website

    $35 - $90 / night

    "The campground very very well kept with spacious concrete pads, both 30/50 amp and full water/ sewage hookups. Two nice laundry/shower houses, one in the front and one in the back of the campground."

    "I came here once for a baby shower and then check the place out for RV camping you can stay year round you can stay for a week a month or a day and they have full hookup propane they have so many interesting"

    2. River Oaks RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Runnells, IA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 989-0574

    $45 - $60 / night

    "Nice size campground, sites have good spacing and full hookups that were installed with some thought."

    "We stayed here to go to the Iowa State Fair. It was easy to park here and catch a shuttle to the fair."

    3. Shady Brook Camping & RV Adventures, LLC

    2 Reviews
    Earlham, IA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 238-1998

    "We looked at the other reviews and it talked about it being so close to the freeway, but we didn’t hear a sound. It was really in a good perimeter of trees and lots of shade and level camp spots."

    4. Kellogg RV Park

    12 Reviews
    Kellogg, IA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 526-8535

    "The sites are mostly pull through with full service electric, water, and sewer. The only real issue is the constant noise from I-80 which is just to the south of the campground."

    "Level sites with full hookups Plenty of space to walk the dog

    Right next to a gas station with great burgers and tenderloins! 

    It was cold and windy so we didn't get out much to explore."

    5. Lakeside Casino RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Woodburn, IA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 477-5253

    $35 - $45 / night

    "All the spaces are pulled through. It is very clean. There is full hook up for water, electric and sewer. All spaces are paved. There are picnic tables scattered throughout the park."

    "The park was clean with level sites. The front desk person was friendly and helped me with my reservation. It was a close walk to Pilot for supplies."

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    Woodward, IA
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    7. Des Moines West KOA Holiday

    23 Reviews
    Earlham, IA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 834-2729

    "Gravel sites require some leveling. Not much privacy between sites nor shade. Bathhouses were clean and private. Laundry available. Off leash dog area available."

    "Spots kind of level, lots of choices of pull thru or buddy sites. Decent playground, water pillow for bouncing, fishing pond, dog park, swimming pool. Well maintained, lots of planned activities."

    8. Adventureland Campground

    9 Reviews
    Bondurant, IA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 265-7384

    "The staff was very helpful, plenty of laundry/restrooms throughout the campground and pretty clean overall. Concrete pads with full hook ups (30/50 amp, water and sewage) make setting up quick."

    "The sites are all mostly concrete slabs, so it was easy to back in and set-up. Not sure if they allow campfires, though. Pool was nice, and also had a few arcade games in the pool house."

    9. Bob Shelter Recreation Area & Campground

    15 Reviews
    Johnston, IA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 276-0873

    $22 - $26 / night

    "We stayed at spot 20 which was extra wide, concrete pad with electric hook up. No water or sewer."

    "Great spot located next to the Des Moines River. Check in was a breeze and conveniently near the fill and dump stations. Peaceful lot near the river. Great fishing in the river."

    10. Jester County Park

    30 Reviews
    Granger, IA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 323-5300

    $20 - $25 / night

    "Nice CG located on the North end of Saylorville Reservoir. Camped in the upper CG site#145. Numerous shade trees, gravel pad and room for our 20' trailer and TV."

    "Iowa county parks are amazing. They pour money into them and it really shows. Clean, I mean immaculate. Nature/Conservancy center there is just next level."

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  • Renee H.
    May. 7, 2024

    Howell Station

    Large spacious campground

    Well maintained campground with mature shade trees. Gravel sites, a little bit of leveling required. Poor Verizon cell signal, no internet signal. Not much natural privacy between sites, but sites were well spaced apart. Paved trail nice for biking and walking. Fishing nearby and the Dutch themed town of Pella is a short drive and a must see. Bathrooms and showers were nice, clean. Handicap camp site and bathhouse available. Firewood for sale at front gate. The potable water available at the dump station was clear and good for drinking. Dump station is easily accessible. Dumpsters were positioned around the campground. Staff was friendly. The night we stayed, there was a severe weather threat, and the staff, at the end of the night, had unlocked the storm shelters (utility area in the middle of the bathhouses) should the need arise. We ended up having to seek shelter because of a tornado warning.

  • H
    Aug. 20, 2018

    Prairie Flower Recreation Area

    Fantastic Space and View!

    This quickly became one of our favorite close to home spots. Sites are large and there is plenty of space between sites. We had a concrete pad with a picnic table and fire pit with grill grate. Most are back in sites, but once settled we had a gorgeous view of the lake and sunsets. Restrooms were clean and dump stations were easily accessible. This is now our go to spot when we want to camp but stay close to home!

  • N
    Aug. 17, 2023

    Adair City Park

    Great overnight spot

    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. Not all spots could accommodate big rigs. About 8 sites total with electric and water hookups. $15/night for RVs and $6 for tents. Drop box and dump station by the bathrooms. Police rolled through shortly after we arrived. Safe area now but marker says this is the site of Jesse James first train robbery in July 1873. Would definitely come back if passing through.

  • J
    Dec. 14, 2021

    Jester County Park

    Nice, Quiet CG

    Nice CG located on the North end of Saylorville Reservoir. Camped in the upper CG site#145. Numerous shade trees, gravel pad and room for our 20' trailer and TV. CG has a kids playground, hiking trails, Equestrian Center, golf course and nature center. Plenty to do with the city of Ankeny just 15 minutes away. CG was fairly empty until around Thursday and filled on the weekend. Seniors can get$5 off per day of their reservation. Dump station is at the entrance of the CG. We camped at Jester Park in a Travel Trailer.

  • Jason F.
    Jun. 14, 2022

    Walnut Woods State Park Campground

    Comfortable Camping Convenient To Des Moines

    Walnut Woods is conveniently located 25 minutes outside of downtown Des Moines. Sites are paved and mostly level, although we did have to throw a couple of blocks under one side of our TT tires. Most sites feature 20/30/50 electric, a fire ring and a picnic table. Some also have water and sewer hookups. Sites are relatively small and close together, so get comfortable looking into your neighbors’ site/camper depending on how your site is oriented. The road around the campground is paved, but very narrow. We had to ask our neighbor across the street to temporarily move their tow vehicle so that we’d have adequate room to back into our site.

    There is a bathroom, trash dumpsters, and a dump station with both potable and tank cleanout water spigots. There are trail heads near the campground that follow along the raccoon river for almost 2 miles. It was very muddy when we camped here, so we had to turn around about 1.5 miles into our hike and backtrack due to an impassible area.

    3 bars of T-Mobile and 2 bars of AT&T were more than sufficient for internet browsing and streaming.

  • A
    Apr. 3, 2022

    Adventureland Campground

    Parking more than camping

    I stayed at Adventureland for the summer months and had no issues. The staff was very helpful, plenty of laundry/restrooms throughout the campground and pretty clean overall. Concrete pads with full hook ups (30/50 amp, water and sewage) make setting up quick. Tent camping is an option in the back of the campground. Nature is not really the draw of this campground, convenience is more the approach. With a theme park on one side and a casino on the other, both in walking distance. It’s more of a park and party place hahaha

  • D
    May. 27, 2023

    Rock Creek State Park Campground

    Nice Campground with a Lake

    No wake lake. Boat and kayak rental and a small store with basic necessities. Campground has some 30 amp and some 50 amp sites. New playground for the kids. Clean facilities.

  • Renee H.
    May. 23, 2024

    Des Moines West KOA Holiday

    Nice modern KOA

    Large modern KOA with sites to accommodate all sizes of rigs and also tent campers. Gravel sites require some leveling. Not much privacy between sites nor shade. Bathhouses were clean and private. Laundry available. Off leash dog area available. Convenient to John Wayne’s birthplace and covered bridges of Madison County. Bulk propane tanks were on site for winter campers. Camper cabins available. Small store with Hunt Brothers pizza to order. Gathering room on site and pedal car racetrack. Verizon cell signal was good. Garbage dumpster and dump station on site.

  • J
    Sep. 30, 2018

    Prairie Flower Recreation Area

    A lovely COE campground with wide level spaces

    The individual sites are quite spacious. They are paved and level and can accommodate large rigs. We have never looked for a pull-through site, we back in with our 37' Allegro Bus, so I cannot comment on them. There are several group camping loops that can accommodate small and large groups of campers. The campground, including showers and restrooms, is clean and well-maintained. There are beautiful views of the lake in the Cornflower loop. There are playgrounds for the children and plenty of space for them to run and play. Saylorville Reservoir has a marina, with a restaurant/bar. We have to keep our motorhome in storage, so we use Prairie Flower campground as our staging area when we get ready for an away trip. We can get in an out with food and whatever else we need to take with us, and we can utilize the dump station before leaving. We also like to go camping there mid-week and enjoy the quiet time.

Guide to Johnston

RV camping near Johnston, Iowa offers a variety of well-reviewed parks that cater to different needs, from full hookups to recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Most Parks Have Electrical and Sewer Hookups

  • Griffs Valley View RV Park provides spacious concrete pads with both 30 and 50 amp hookups, ensuring a comfortable stay for RVers.
  • Kellogg RV Park features full hookups for water, electric, and sewer, making it a convenient stop for travelers.
  • Lakeside Casino RV Park offers easy access to electric and water hookups, perfect for those looking to unwind after a long drive.

Nearby Attractions and Activities

  • The Chichaqua Valley Trail runs adjacent to Griffs Valley View RV Park, providing a scenic route for biking and walking enthusiasts.
  • Kellogg RV Park is conveniently located near local attractions like Grinnell Craft Brewhouse and Van Wijk Winery, perfect for a day of exploration.
  • Riverview Park Campground is close to Marshalltown, where visitors can enjoy dining and shopping options.

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