Best RV Parks near Madrid, IA

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Best RV Sites Near Madrid, IA (71)

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    1. Griffs Valley View RV Park

    8 Reviews
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    40 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $40 - $90 / night

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    2. Kellogg RV Park

    11 Reviews
    26 Photos
    10 Saves
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. River Oaks RV Park

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    Welcome to River Oaks RV Park located on the Des Moines River in beautiful central Iowa. The park is full of fun things to do and is one of the premier campgrounds in Iowa. You can spend your day biking and hiking the miles of trails carved through the woods or enjoy the serene atmosphere throughout the park. You'll enjoy mature hardwood trees and large RV sites during your stay. Also, take advantage of our one-acre stocked fishing pond or cast a line out on the Des Moines River! Looking for RV storage near Des Moines? We offer RV storage during the winter months at an affordable rate. But wait, there's more! We also rent RVs! Come experience camping in one of our premium RV rentals. So, if you're looking at campgrounds in Iowa with full hookup RV sites, and primitive campsites nestled in central Iowa timber, come visit us at River Oaks RV Park!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $45 - $60 / night

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    4. Jesse James Gang RV Hookup

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    Enjoy the quiet hills of southwest Iowa, just north of Adair and I-80, exit 76. If you're looking for a quick, no frills RV spot, we're your stop. 30/50 amp, water, sewer, and high speed WiFi.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $10 - $17 / night

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      5. Whispering Oaks RV Park

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      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Tents
      • Picnic Table
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        6. Shady Brook Camping & RV Adventures, LLC

        1 Review
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        Shady Brook Camping and RV Adventures offers many opportunities for fun! We offer special events; from banquets, anniversaries, birthdays, group camp outings, corporate retreats, and hunting.

        We offer the FIRST ascending Tree Tents in Iowa; a very new and unique option for sleeping in the trees!

        We also offer campsites, cabins, and suspended tents for your enjoyment! Bring your own rig or tents to setup.

        Come enjoy the beautiful Iowa landscape and year-round running Bear Creek.

        We are here to make your special occasion complete and memorable--where abundant wildlife roam and picturesque views prevail.

        ​Animals are welcome, they must be kept on a leash, please pick up waste and kindly dispose. The animals shots must be current.

        ​All our campsites can accommodate 45 Foot Camper/Trailer/RV, except site #'s 13, 15, 24, & 26.

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          8. Adventureland Campground

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          Adventureland Campground is a full service campground with complete facilities including: electric hookups, modern showers and restrooms, RV facilities, tent camping, a swimming pool and recreational areas. Adventureland Amusement Park and Adventure Bay Waterpark contain over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including some of the country's most exciting roller coasters and thrill rides that can challenge the most avid amusement park enthusiasts. There are also plenty of rides for less adventurous guests including great water rides as well as a full compliment of children's rides spread throughout the park. But the entertainment doesn't stop with rides - Adventureland presents a full array of shows in the park - from thrilling circus acts and magic shows to live music and juggling - there's always something to suit everyone's taste. Simply the most fun you will have all year!

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          • Electric Hookups
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • ADA Access
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            9. Crow's Nest RV Resort

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            Crow’s Nest RV Resort is a full-hookup RV park and campground located less than 30 minutes from downtown Des Moines. We have a passion for the outdoors and want to share the ability to enjoy nature with each and every one of our visitors. With rolling hills and a stream running through the center of our resort, Crow’s Nest has the look and feel of a countryside escape with all the amenities you need for a relaxing stay. Enjoy full-hookup sites with grilling, running water, electricity plugins and free wifi. Plus, we have a multitude of activities throughout the year for all our guests to participate in.

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            • RVs
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            • Picnic Table
            Camper-submitted photo from Ledges State Park
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            10. Ledges State Park

            39 Reviews
            57 Photos
            207 Saves

            Millions of years before the plains of Iowa were inhabited by the Sauk, Fox and Sioux peoples, much of the American Midwest was covered by a shallow inland sea. It was at this time that the area’s sandstone deposits began forming. Fast-forward to just 13,000 years ago, with the inland sea now long gone, Ice Age glacial meltwater raced across the dry plains, carving and scouring channels and canyons into the sandstone terrain. One of these canyons can be found in Iowa’s Ledges State Park. This 1,000-acre nature preserve and recreation area is located on a wide bend on the Des Moines River, and is just 40 miles north of the city of Des Moines. The park is subject to frequent flooding when the river breaches its banks, but is otherwise a popular year-round outdoor recreation destination. Visitors to Ledges can enjoy a variety of hiking, fishing and paddling opportunities, as well as explore a prehistoric river canyon that showcases nature’s ability to sculpt the landscape. The campground at Ledges State Park features 94 tent and RV sites situated among deciduous woods not far from the Des Moines River. Campers can choose from full-hookup, partial-hookup, or primitive tent sites. Most sites are back-in; only a few are pull-through for larger vehicles. Tent sites are located in both in the main camp area, and in a secluded walk-in area. There is also a youth group site. All sites are equipped with picnic tables, fire pits and cooking grills, and all have access to water faucets, flush restrooms, showers, and trash receptacles; a dump station is located near the campground entrance. The campground also features a kids’ playground, outdoor amphitheater, and is within walking distance of trails and picnic areas. Some roads and/or facilities may not be open or available in the winter. Reservations are accepted, however the park saves about half of the sites for first-come, first-served campers; sites are $11–$19/night.

            • Pets
            • Fires
            • Electric Hookups
            • Phone Service
            • Reservable
            • ADA Access

            $12 - $18 / night

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          Recent RV Reviews In Madrid

          401 Reviews of 71 Madrid Campgrounds


          • Gudrun C.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Adair City Park
            Oct. 16, 2024

            Adair City Park

            Convenient Spot

            No frills spot for an easy stop off I-80. Only 2 other campers the night we stayed. Great Mexican restaurant 2 blocks away.

          • Pat F.The Dyrt PRO User
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            Oct. 14, 2024

            Don Williams Park

            Quite and nice

            Very quite and nice campground, we camped on top of the hill in tents it was awesome view and potable drinking water next to camp, bathrooms and shower facilities was clean and nice

          • RThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Lenon Mill Park
            Sep. 29, 2024

            Lenon Mill Park

            Pretty basic, great for an overnight

            I stayed here one night while I was traveling. It was a Saturday so the campground was kind of busy. People shouting and loud music. Lots of trucks with noisy exhausts coming and going all day. I'm sure it's more quiet during the week.

            Some of the sites are well shaded, and you can access the water. It looked like people had been finding clams (they left the shells all over the picnic table). People were fishing here.

            The power pedestals are far back from the parking pad for some reason. If you back all the way into your spot or if you have a long cord you should be fine. There was only a 50A outlet so I needed to use an adapter for my 30A camper.

            There is one water spigot, and no dump station.

            There are bathrooms, but no showers.

            I had great T-mobile signal here (5G, 160 down and 20 up). And a somewhat decent 4G Verizon signal (70 down, 12 up).

            The Guthrie County Historical Village& Museum is a 5 minute walk away. It's not open evenings or weekends but there is interesting stuff to walk around and see even when closed. The railroad cars are very cool.

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            Sep. 22, 2024

            Sportsman Park

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          • BENdejo ~.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Flower Recreation Area
            Sep. 6, 2024

            Prairie Flower Recreation Area

            Large, level, clean, quiet, cheap

            Large level gravel pad driveways surrounded by beautiful prairie grass. Fantastically clean & well maintained facilities. Nice beach down the road and some Greenway trails. One of the NICEST public campgrounds I've stayed at. Reserve online at rec.gov. America the Beautiful National Parks Pass pays your day use fees at the beach.

          • Deb M.
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            Aug. 31, 2024

            Winterset City Park

            Great city park on a cute town

            Nice city park campground close to lots of covered bridges and other things to see. The sites are pretty well spaced with lots of grass and some trees in between. It was a good value for full hookup sites. The bathroom was decent, and phone service was adequate. We just spent one night here on our way home from Colorado, but will be returning in the fall to explore more and see some colors.

          • DThe Dyrt PRO User
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            Aug. 2, 2024

            Acorn Valley

            Nice playground , well maintained

            Nice and well maintained ! We parked at a site by the playground and bathhouse , and could sit at our camper and watch our son play at a safe distance

          • Alika T.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Adair City Park
            Jul. 31, 2024

            Adair City Park

            Awesome little campsites!

            $15 full power / $6 tents / $5 dump only. They have 110 power as well as regular hookups. Playground, tennis / pickleball courts, little zip line, and covered picnic area.

          • Nancy C.
            Camper-submitted photo from Acorn Valley
            Jul. 30, 2024

            Acorn Valley

            Amazingly Quiet

            We lived our time there. It was quiet and we loved listening to the wildlife at night. My only complaint is that they left people in to camp after 10. Which kept me awake for a bit.

          • Thomas P.
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            Jul. 9, 2024

            Beaver Lake Campground

            Simple for overnight

            This campground is on the side of a lake. You hear beavers at night, see rabbits are on the sides of the lot. We came late around 8pm and the owner helped us fill the form and pick our spot. The only drawback are the restrooms which were ok but smelly.

          • Matt M.
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            Jun. 25, 2024

            Iowa State Fair Campgrounds

            Nice campground!

            We've stayed here a number of times now in the past 2 years (not during fair weeks.) Campgrounds are located on the east side of the actual fairgrounds. There are hundreds of sites here. Some are flat, some are no where near flat, but there are so many, you can find one that will work for you! Almost all of the sites are full grass sites. The main shower house is the only one we've ever used and have no complaints. They are clean and bright and well kept.

            The sites are $32/night.

          • George H.
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            May. 17, 2024

            University 40

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          • Amanda W.
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            Apr. 13, 2024

            Jester County Park

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            we love it here people are great price is Right Showers are hot every time it a WOnderfull place •to be .

          • Pat F.The Dyrt PRO User
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            Apr. 8, 2024

            Swede Point Park

            Great little gem

            Great little hideaway of a campground, very reasonably priced and clean , fresh drinking water with dump stations and hot water showers and modern toilet facilities,

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            Apr. 2, 2024

            Greenhouse Camping

            Nice laid back overnight stay.

            This turned out to be a very easy overnight stopover on our way north to Minnesota. My niece lives in Desert Moines and it was a short drive for her to come for a visit and bring some local, delicious tacos for dinner. We will definitely consider this spot next time through!

          • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
            Camper-submitted photo from Greenhouse Camping
            Mar. 1, 2024

            Greenhouse Camping

            New to the Dyrt!

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          • mThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Thomas Mitchell County Park
            Oct. 14, 2023

            Thomas Mitchell County Park

            Nice campground although not too many spaces.

            Came in late, even though there were several empty spaces turns out they were reserved. Very nice camp host told us we could have a non-electric site, none of them were reserved. Bathroom/showers were clean.

          • RThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Swede Point Park
            Oct. 1, 2023

            Swede Point Park

            Nice Quiet place to spend the weekend

            Great place to stay. Just a few minutes drive to High Trestle Bridge and right off the river. People were accommodating and friendly. Right between Madrid and Woodward with small town conveniences…

          • Benjamin L.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Woods State Park
            Sep. 16, 2023

            Walnut Woods State Park

            Nice park, convenient to Des Moines

            We stayed 2 nights, the park was nice and well maintained with walking trails. It is wooded so there is a lot of shade. The pad was a little small but fit our camper fine.

          • Ben K.
            Camper-submitted photo from Thomas Mitchell County Park
            Aug. 28, 2023

            Thomas Mitchell County Park

            Clean and quiet in tent

            Spent 2 nights tent camping here. We stayed at site 4, glad I read reviews on here. I personally would not want to be in a site beyond number 7 as it gets too close to the dump station and subsequent “sewage lagoon”

            Shower house was clean, pretty quiet, and only 5 miles off the highway

          • JThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Yellow Banks County Park
            Aug. 20, 2023

            Yellow Banks County Park

            Great camp close to town

            Very clean campground with friendly host. Showers were warm and sites were either paved or good gravel. Road in could easily allow motorcycle access

          • Jen S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Yellow Banks County Park
            Aug. 13, 2023

            Yellow Banks County Park

            Huge sites!

            Large spacious sites with a fire ring and picnic table. Cost per night is low. Firewood available and camp host was a wonderful older gentleman. Close proximity to the state fair without being to close. Great stay! Our site had an open field behind it definitely recommend.

          • Pat F.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Swede Point Park
            Aug. 5, 2023

            Swede Point Park

            Quite and friendly

            It’s very quite here and the few guests that are here are friendly, has a water full hydrant to refill water jugs and bathroom is full and functioning with hot showers and electricity very clean and very nice

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            Camper-submitted photo from Des Moines West KOA
            Jul. 27, 2023

            Des Moines West KOA

            One of our favorites !

            Have stayed here several times, one of our grandkids favorite KOA's. Staff is one of the nicest and most helpful we've ever encountered.



          Guide to Madrid

          Camping near Madrid, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs and preferences.

          What to do

          • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Ledges State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The campground is well kept but busy in the summer months with it being a popular hiking destination for Des Moines locals."
          • Fishing and Boating: At Lake Anita State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and boating. A camper shared, "Great location, good facilities... Plenty of space in tent area - shade and soft grass."
          • Wildlife Watching: Rock Creek State Park Campground is perfect for spotting wildlife. One reviewer noted, "Beautiful scenery with lake front camping. Sunset over the lake!"

          What campers like

          • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of restrooms and showers. A visitor at Jester County Park said, "Showers are hot every time; it’s a wonderful place to be."
          • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer large, well-spaced sites. A reviewer at Yellow Banks County Park mentioned, "Large spacious sites with a fire ring and picnic table."
          • Friendly Hosts: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. One camper at Des Moines West KOA Holiday said, "Staff is one of the nicest and most helpful we've ever encountered."

          What you should know

          • Cell Service: If you rely on your phone, be aware that cell coverage can be spotty. A visitor at Ledges State Park Campground noted, "Cell coverage is terrible out here, and there is no WIFI to help keep people connected."
          • Busy Seasons: Expect crowds during peak summer months. One camper at Lake Anita State Park Campground mentioned, "A bit noisy when I stayed (people playing loud music into the evening)."
          • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A reviewer at Bob Shelter Recreation Area said, "There were electrical hookups, but no water."

          Tips for camping with families

          • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. Jester County Park has a kids' playground, making it a great spot for families.
          • Nature Trails: Choose campgrounds with nearby hiking trails for family adventures. One camper at Rock Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "Found a great trail to hike."
          • Safety Precautions: Keep an eye on your belongings, especially at Yellow Banks County Park, where a camper warned, "Other campers warned us not to leave anything out at night because teenagers come through sometimes looking for stuff to steal."

          Tips from RVers

          • Level Sites: Make sure to check for level sites to avoid issues with your RV. A visitor at Walnut Woods State Park Campground noted, "The pad was a little small but fit our camper fine."
          • Dump Stations: Look for campgrounds with dump stations for convenience. One camper at Des Moines West KOA Holiday appreciated, "Dump station is at the entrance of the CG."
          • Electric Hookups: Ensure your campground has the right hookups for your RV. A reviewer at Rock Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "Campground has some 30 amp and some 50 amp sites."

          Camping near Madrid, Iowa, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking convenience.

          Frequently Asked Questions

          • Which is the most popular RV campsite near Madrid, IA?

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Madrid, IA is Griffs Valley View RV Park with a 4.8-star rating from 8 reviews.

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