Best RV Parks & Resorts near Moravia, IA

Several RV campgrounds surround Rathbun Lake near Moravia, Iowa. Honey Creek Resort has 20 paved, level RV sites with full hookups and lake views, operating year-round. Doggs RV Park offers electric, sewer, and water hookups with 50-amp service for larger motorhomes. "We will not be back. Traffic flies through the campground to the boat ramp and all camping is in the scorching sun with no trees," noted one camper about Honey Creek Resort. Nearby Indian Hills RV Park in Albia provides year-round access with electric, water, sewer connections, and trash service, catering to big rigs with 50-amp power.

Within 30 miles of Moravia, RV travelers can access multiple dump stations, though availability varies seasonally. Honey Creek State Park Campground provides showers, toilets, and electric hookups with both 50-amp and 30-amp service for larger RVs. Many campgrounds in the area permit pets, but fire restrictions differ between locations. Cell service can be unreliable at lakeside sites, particularly at North Overlook Camp where one visitor mentioned, "The RV camping is all within nice shaded areas" compared to the tent areas. Prairie Ridge operates from May 15 to September 15 with electric hookups and dump station access, requiring advance reservations during summer weekends.

Best RV Sites Near Moravia, Iowa (68)

    1. Doggs RV Park

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    Moravia, IA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 724-3762

    3. River Oaks RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Runnells, IA
    50 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."

    4. Honey Creek Resort

    6 Reviews
    Moravia, IA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 677-3344

    $40 - $49 / night

    "The hotel and the RV park are right on the lake. Rathbun is maybe the nicest lake in Iowa (I would say Okoboji, however that has become an overcrowded mess). "

    "There is a video game system hooked up in the lobby and a guest services area and store. Outside the hotel they have activities so that you can do such as corn hole, playing tic tac toe or jenga."

    5. Honey Creek State Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Moravia, IA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 724-3739

    $10 - $50 / night

    "There is a boat ramp, hiking trails, showers, and the ohv park is only 30 min away on the other side of the lake"

    "Honey Creek State Park is located on the north side of Rathbun Lake in southern Iowa. Boat ramp at the park is large (6 lanes) with several docks to assist loading and unloading."

    6. Prairie Ridge

    1 Review
    Moravia, IA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 724-3103

    $25 - $120 / night

    7. Unionville City RV Park

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    Centerville, IA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 947-2438

    8. Ottumwa City Park

    4 Reviews
    Ottumwa, IA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 682-1307

    "18 for full hook up. What a deal. Has a lake you can fish at right in campground. Although it is right next to a major road, but also extremely close to downtown and anything you might need."

    9. Howell Station

    7 Reviews
    Pella, IA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 828-7522

    $22 - $24 / night

    "Well maintained campground with mature shade trees. Gravel sites, a little bit of leveling required. Poor Verizon cell signal, no internet signal."

    "Electric only with water and dump station nearby. clean bathrooms and showers spaced nicely thruout campground. Lots of large trees, close to bike path."

    10. Pine Tree RV Park

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    Kirksville, MO
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 341-8758
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RV Park Reviews near Moravia, IA

153 Reviews of 68 Moravia Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 18, 2023

    Lakeside Co Park

    Nice lake, but run down campsites.

    First, there is no dump station! All sites have water and electricity with 20, 30, and 60 amp plugs. The sites are 20 dollars. The campsites located near the entrance are pull-through but need maintenance. The campsites along the lake will support short to medium length RVs or trailers, and all are back in. As of this posting, all are not level and in poor condition. The city of Huneston, Iowa is a few minutes away and has several gas stations and a grocery store.

  • Matt S.
    Sep. 24, 2016

    Prairie Ridge

    Prairie Ridge has some nice wild flowers and a good view of Lake Rathbun

    Lake Rathbun is a destination for boaters and campers in the State of Iowa. The Army Corps of Engineers operates and maintains several facilities around the lake. Prairie Ridge campground is one of those facilities.

    The campsites are good. They have a fire pit, a place to hang food to keep away from raccoons, electricity, and a nice gravel pad for your vehicle or camper. It has modern toilets and some of the campsites have a nice overlook of the lake.

    What stands out at this campground is the prairie grass and all of the wild flowers. It is a nice weekend getaway.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2021

    Wallashuck

    Wallashuck Rec Area

    Very nice campground, each sight has a fire ring and table, plus a lantern pole. It is in a city park like setting and on the lake. Fire wood for sale at the entrance, you have to get water at the entrance only electrical hook up. Showers are very clean and there is also a children’s play ground.

  • Heather M.
    Oct. 9, 2021

    Howell Station

    Indian Summer weekend

    lovely, clean and very well spaced camp sites. Electric only with water and dump station nearby. clean bathrooms and showers spaced nicely thruout campground. Lots of large trees, close to bike path.

  • M
    Jul. 9, 2019

    Elk Rock Campground And Boat Ramp — Lake Red Rock

    It's fine

    Like most Iowa state parks, no sewer or water hook ups at site. Not super level. Near red rock, but cannot see the lake from the campground, cannot access the bike trail directly from campground. Wooded area, no trails or anything special in the park. Showers flooded the bathroom and had to push the button every 30 seconds to keep the water going.

    Around this area there are many Marion county campgrounds that have better sites and amenities.

  • M
    Jun. 27, 2019

    Honey Creek Resort

    Not your typical RV site

    Honey Creek resort run by the state of Iowa (not to be confused with Honey Creek State Park nearby) is not your typical camping spot. There is a resort hotel with an indoor waterpark, cabins for rent, and an RV Park. The hotel and the RV park are right on the lake. Rathbun is maybe the nicest lake in Iowa (I would say Okoboji, however that has become an overcrowded mess). 

    The RV sites: There are not many of them, 20 I think. But they are all paved, level, full hook ups, spacious, with a view of the lake. I don't even think we exchanged harsh words setting up it was so easy. ;)  There are even a couple sites on the side that have equipment for fall hunters. Trees around the RV area, but not in. Fire ring and picnic table. The boat ramp is at one end of the RV area, so people may drive through with boats. Playground a short walk away on a path, but not right in the RV area. 

    Indoor waterpark: Probably geared to the 4-10 crowd. Only one bigger slide, lazy river, hot tub, pool with some balance platforms and a rope and a basketball hoop. Then a small kiddie pool with a pirate ship structure with some small slides and some fountains. Not a ton to do, however when we were there it rained for an entire day so that was very handy. Snackbar that serves booze. 

    Lake: one of the biggest in the state, not too busy as it is 2 hours from Des Moines so not a lot of day traffic (unlike Saylorville and Red Rock). Boat rentals available. 

    Resort hotel: I haven't been in the guest rooms. There is a lobby, restaurant/bar. I have not eaten at the restaurant. There is a little shop with necessities and firewood. There is a nature program where you can check out backpacks for kids to explore nature. Grounds are nice and lush, paths for walking and biking. There's a golf course.

  • Emily
    May. 19, 2018

    Middle Area Campground — Stephens State Forest

    Great backpacking spot in Iowa!

    The Woodburn unit in Stephens State forest has great hiking trails leading to very primitive camping locations. The site did have a nice picnic table and fire pit. A great place to disconnect and go off grid for a little while

  • D
    Aug. 10, 2020

    North Overlook Camp

    North Overlook

    Camping doesn't get much better than this in Iowa. The North Overlook site is part of a much larger group of COE campgrounds on Lake Red Rock. It is heavily shaded and offers direct access to a large beach on the lake complete with shower houses and concessions. Red Rock is the largest lake in the state and can accomodate any size water craft. The campground is located directly on the Volksweg trail which offers excellent opportunities for any level of hiker or bicyclist. The town of Pella is close by and is a worthy destination in itself. Shower houses are clean as is the campground in general. Campsites are well distanced from each other and offer a good degree of privacy. The only drawback, for some, is the fact that sewer and water hookups are not available. All sites have electric. I would highly recommend this, and all the COE campgrounds on Lake Red Rock.


Guide to Moravia

Rathbun Lake camping near Moravia, Iowa spans 11,000 acres with shorelines offering various camping opportunities throughout the year. The region experiences hot summers with temperatures often reaching 90°F and mild spring and fall seasons, making May-June and September-October ideal for comfortable camping conditions. Most campgrounds around Moravia provide electric sites with varying levels of shade protection during peak summer heat.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Rathbun Lake offers excellent fishing for crappie, bass, and catfish. At Honey Creek Resort, visitors report "The fishing is also really good, we generally kayak and catch a lot of crappie, bass, and catfish."

Biking trails: The paved trails around Howell Station campground provide scenic riding options. "There's a nice bike/walking trail around the park and bald eagles, blue herons and pelicans line the river," notes one camper.

Water activities: The beach at Honey Creek Resort features water recreation options beyond swimming. "The beach is just outside the hotel and has a huge water park which is a lot of fun to play on. They also have a really nice indoor water park with a slide," according to a visitor.

Golfing: A full 18-hole golf course at Honey Creek Resort provides additional recreation. One camper mentioned, "If you like camping and golf you need to stay at Honey Creek Resort."

What campers like

Spacious sites: Howell Station campers appreciate the well-designed layout. "This campground has great facilities with spacious sites. We have plenty of space for our dogs on two stakes. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table."

Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the area maintain good standards. At Howell Station, "Bathrooms and showers were nice, clean. Handicap camp site and bathhouse available."

Wildlife viewing: Nature enthusiasts enjoy the diverse bird watching opportunities. "At least when we've visited, bald eagles, blue herons and pelicans line the river," reports a Howell Station visitor.

Prairie landscapes: The natural vegetation at Prairie Ridge provides visual interest. "What stands out at this campground is the prairie grass and all of the wild flowers. It is a nice weekend getaway."

What you should know

Seasonal operations: Some campgrounds have limited operating seasons. Prairie Ridge operates "May 15 to September 15" with electric hookups and a dump station.

Weather preparations: The area can experience severe weather during camping season. At Howell Station, "The night we stayed, there was a severe weather threat, and the staff had unlocked the storm shelters should the need arise."

Connectivity issues: Cell service varies by location. At Howell Station, campers report "Poor Verizon cell signal, no internet signal."

Campground layouts: Honey Creek State Park Campground has varied site positioning. "We camped in spot #20 of the north loop. I would not recommend any spot in the center second of the loop. It was more like parking than camping."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. At Howell Station, "The grounds have play sets and swings for kids."

Indoor options for rainy days: River Oaks RV Park offers indoor activities when weather doesn't cooperate. "A new bath house, community room, and 'shop' is being built. Bath house & laundry are complete. Very nice and spotless."

Wildlife education: Teach children about local nature. "We explored the campground, there were some nice trails and nice spots to camp," notes a visitor at Honey Creek State Park.

Tick prevention: Pack appropriate supplies for insect protection. "The state park has some nice trails for hiking. Use bug spray because the ticks are bad," advises a camper at Honey Creek State Park.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling requirements: RV sites near Moravia, Iowa often need minor adjustments. At Howell Station, campers report "Gravel sites, a little bit of leveling required."

Hookup placement: Utility connections at River Oaks RV Park are thoughtfully arranged. "Sites have good spacing and full hookups that were installed with some thought. Only used one stinky slinky, could have hooked up water with a 6' hose, and the electrical was near the back of the site."

Dump station access: Most campgrounds provide centralized dump stations rather than full sewer hookups. "The potable water available at the dump station was clear and good for drinking. Dump station is easily accessible," notes a Howell Station visitor.

Alternative camping locations: For RVers seeking city amenities, Ottumwa City Park offers convenient options. "Nice Campground in the middle of town, close to stores and has nice walking trails. Has a pond to fish as well and across the street from the city park!"

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