RV parks near New Vienna, Iowa provide camping options within driving distance of the Mississippi River valley where bluffs rise 400-500 feet above the river. Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from April through October, with temperatures ranging from 60-85°F during peak summer camping months. Weather can change rapidly, particularly during spring and fall camping seasons when thunderstorms are common.
What to do
Fishing spots: Blanding Landing offers dock fishing with access to the Mississippi River. "There's fishing, exploring, a playground, and when you see a paddleboat you have time to drive to town before it hits loch & damn #12," notes camper Kari K.
Water activities: Skip-A-Way Resort features multiple water recreation options about 30 miles from New Vienna. "They have a beach for swimming. Boats for renting but they were out of order for repairs when we were here. You can rent kayaks, bikes," reports jeremiah B.
Cave exploration: Within a short drive of New Vienna camping areas, visitors can explore underground cave systems. "If you travel 15ish minutes North you can see the crystal caverns, my kids loved it. If you have not been in a cave, I recommend it," suggests Kari K. when describing activities near Blanding Landing.
What campers like
Level sites with patios: Rustic Barn Campground RV Park receives praise for its well-maintained camping areas. "We stayed in site 25 which was on an end, had great views, a concrete patio with table and chairs, and was level. Not all sites had the patio nor were level," reports Chris S.
Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention bathroom cleanliness as a highlight at area campgrounds. "Shower house was immaculate with large hard stalled showers/changing room," notes Chris S. about Rustic Barn Campground.
Rural setting: The agricultural landscape provides scenic camping backdrops. "It's a beautiful setting, very quaint with the Rustic chapel and the view for miles. The sites are all clean and most all are level," writes Stephanie S. about her experience at Rustic Barn Campground.
What you should know
Train noise: Several campgrounds near New Vienna sit close to railroad tracks. At Coconut Cove RV Resort by Journey, "Trains ran all night long, park is near a crossing so trains sound the horn each time they pass... people who stay there often said you get acclimated," reports Kacey.
Seasonal crowds: Many campgrounds fill with seasonal residents during summer months. "This was a nice campground next to a small town- nice quiet sites. Sites were kind of close together. Mostly seasonal spots here," notes Tracy B. about Skip-A-Way Resort.
Variable cell service: Cell coverage differs significantly between carriers in the region. Some campgrounds have Wi-Fi to compensate for spotty service, with Rustic Barn offering "free wifi" according to Tina N.
Tips for camping with families
Activity-rich campgrounds: Beyonder Getaway at Lazy Acres provides numerous recreation options. "Great owners, loads of stuff for kids (putt putt, paddle boats, horseshoes, basketball, Gaga, trampoline, playground)," explains David W.
Accessibility options: Some regional campgrounds accommodate guests with mobility needs. "My daughter is in a wheelchair so we requested the accessible site. It's right next to the showers with an adapted pic-nic table and raised fire pit!" reports Wheelin With Hope about Beyonder Getaway.
Swimming areas: Look for campgrounds with swimming facilities to keep kids entertained. "This place had so much! They had a little train ride, miniature golf course, catch and release fishing in their pond, splash pad," notes Wheelin With Hope.
Tips from RVers
Electric service: Most New Vienna area RV parks offer electrical hookups, but amperage varies. "All had gravel driveways and looked level. Decent separation between sites although they are close together, as would be expected in an RV park," notes Lee D. about Rustic Barn Campground RV Park.
Big rig accommodation: Off Shore RV Park provides pull-through sites suitable for larger vehicles. "Sites have hard surfaces, fire rings, water, electric. No shade since trees have not been plant s as well f this date," reports James M.
Dump station access: Not all campgrounds offer sewer hookups at individual sites. "Resort has many options: even camp sites, 4 villas, resort inn rooms. Sites have hard surfaces, fire rings, water, electric," according to James M. who stayed at Off Shore RV Park.
