Best RV Parks & Resorts near Oelwein, IA
Lakeshore RV Resort and Campground in Oelwein provides electric hookups, water connections, and sewer facilities for RV travelers from May through mid-October. The campground features big-rig friendly sites with 50-amp electrical service and full hookup capabilities. "Sites are gravel/grass, but not all are clearly defined. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring," noted one camper about similar county parks in the region. Skip-A-Way Resort near Clermont, approximately 25 miles from Oelwein, offers additional RV accommodations with full hookup sites including 50-amp service, while Beyonder Getaway at Lazy Acres features 96 sites with electric, water, and sewer connections specifically designed for recreational vehicles.
Several RV parks in the Oelwein area remain open seasonally, with most closing between mid-October and early May. Dump stations are available at Lakeshore RV Resort, Skip-A-Way Resort, and Beyonder Getaway, though quality varies significantly between locations. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region, with one reviewer reporting "70 down, 20 up" speeds on Verizon at nearby Elkader City Park, while T-mobile coverage can be spotty in rural areas. Pet-friendly policies are common at most RV parks near Oelwein, with designated pet areas at some locations. Propane service is limited, with Lost Island Waterpark KOA in Waterloo (about 45 miles west) being one of the few parks offering on-site propane fill stations.
