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$25 primitive. Great spot for passing through. Easy to get in.
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Several RV parks surround Mason City, Iowa, with MacNider Campground located directly in the city offering full hookup sites with 50-amp electrical service. Oakwood RV Park in Clear Lake operates seasonally from April 15 to October 15 with spacious RV sites that accommodate large motorhomes. "Great place to stay. Nice old campground with shade trees," noted one visitor about Oakwood RV Park. Clear Lake State Park Campground provides both water/electric and full hookup sites with 50-amp service for larger RVs, remaining open from April through December. Three Fingers Campground near Forest City features level sites with full hookups, including sewer connections, and stays open from April to November.
Many RV campgrounds in the area provide dump stations, with MacNider Campground and Clear Lake State Park offering on-site sanitary dump facilities. Seasonal availability varies, though most parks close during winter months, with only Pilot Knob State Park Campground remaining open year-round. Sites at Oakwood RV Park can fill quickly during summer weekends, and according to one camper, "We had a great overnight and a lazy morning before a 2 PM checkout." Most parks accept pets and provide standard amenities like showers and restrooms. Electric-only sites typically range from $12-20 per night, while full hookup sites average $25-35. Several parks require advance reservations, particularly during holiday weekends when occupancy reaches capacity.
Best RV Campgrounds near Mason City (73)
1. Oakwood RV Park
"Great campground for our overnight, would be a wonderful extended stay as well. Friendly owners came right up when we pulled in, $35 a night, no cards but check or cash were fine."
"A very quiet campground. No particular activities for families/children."
2. Crystal Springs RV Resort
"Nice, quiet 50+ campground. Everything is nice and well kept. We are looking for a long term site and I can see us staying here."
"We had requested site 40, where we had stayed two years ago, but they gave us back-in site 41 instead on the little lake."
3. Clear Lake State Park Campground
"Sites not too level, but spacious. Camped in mid April and park was not very busy which was nice. Full hook up sites and W/E only sites. Close to town and lots to do."
"Dump station was easy access! We were right by the shower houses. Check in and out was simple. We made our reservations online. The park had paved roads, great for bike riding, playground was a hit!"
108 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $12 - $20 / night
4. Green Acres RV Park-Dexter
"It also has laundry, which is a nice bonus! Also has two single bathrooms with showers."
5. Three Fingers Campground & RV Park
"This is primarily a long-term RV site with a few transient sites. People are friendly, bathrooms and showers are well-maintained."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 / night
6. Beed's Lake State Park Campground
"It would be perfect for large family/friend gatherings as some where doing. The campground was super clean and the bathrooms the cleanest I’ve seen at a state park."
"We stayed 4 nights at an electric site in Beed's Lake. After taxes and online reservation fees, it came out to a little less than $100."
133 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $10 - $18 / night
7. Linn Grove County Park Campground
"Cute park in Rockwell Iowa. There is a south campground too, but that was blocked off when I was there. There is a public golf course and aquatic center just a few hundred feet from the campground."
8. Rudd Eastside Park
"it’s small but well kept blacktopped camper spots, a shelter house, electric and a dumping station are all available."
"We tent camped but they’ve got lots of spaces for campers and tents as well, bathrooms are close, there is a nice lake near with play equipment located at the lake and at the campground, the campground"
9. Wilkinson
10. Worth County Lake Park
"Easy to pull into, large concrete pads. Stationary fire pits with grill grate attached, stationary four bench picnic tables on each site . Very quiet cozy park."
from $20 / night
Drive Time
- 1 hr 19 min from Waterloo, IA
- 1 hr 19 min from Ames, IA
- 1 hr 27 min from Rochester, MN
- 1 hr 37 min from Mankato, MN
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RV Park Reviews near Mason City, IA
220 Reviews of 73 Mason City Campgrounds
- NNick S.
ScoutPrairie Bridges Park
Great place overall
Kurt and Debbie are awesome. Couldn’t ask for better hosts. Campground has several ponds to fish and a small beach area. Being from Florida, I’ll say the beach is adorable! Dollar general is 2 minutes away. Has food side as well. Propane fill 2 minutes away. Several playgrounds, frisbee golf and shower houses. Lots of regular campers here on weekends so plenty of people to meet in season. I’m here for work so a bit different for me.
Crystal B.
LegendLinn Grove County Park Campground
Cute park in Rockwell Iowa. There is a south campground too, but that was blocked off when I was there. There is a public golf course and aquatic center just a few hundred feet from the campground. The campground is on the edge of town. There a a river running between the south campground and the main campground with a footbridge over the river. Dump station present. Playground for kids. There are sites along the river edge.
- Crystal B.Legend
WKW Conservation Park
The campground here is no longer available… however, several hundred yards down the country road, there is a campground (looks to be the same system, called Robinson park)
- Crystal B.Legend
Mallory Co Park
Cute small park/campground in Iowa farm country. Inexpensive and quaint. Has a small creek nearby. Kids play area too. Basic amenities.
- ttracy
TravelerWorth County Lake Park
Site are first come first reserve. Easy to pull into, large concrete pads. Stationary fire pits with grill grate attached, stationary four bench picnic tables on each site . Very quiet cozy park. Has about 10 rv sites and a few tent sites. Small pond/lake onsite and a river. Large park with some creative equipment.
Denny K.
GuideSilver Lake Co Park
Lakesites ten dollars a night
We pulled in here sunday about noon and eight sites available eight sites , open thirty amp service , ten dollars a night
Janel G.GuideWhite Fox Campground — Myre-Big Island State Park
White Fox
The Nonelectric sites at the White Fox campground were very nice. Great size and mostly private. The electric sites were definitely less private. The showers were clean and the vault toilets actually had a light inside! Trails were very nice.
- AAlison B.Traveler
Pihls County Park
Quaint and convenient!
Neat little place right off I 90. We arrived in the dark since we had a flat to fix but happily were still able to download the campground map… Seems like people stay here All year at some of the sites because there are literally decks and gardens attached to some larger campers. Gorgeous mature trees and seems like the campground is well kept outside. The bathrooms are clean but pretty old and guessing that the water is fairly hard from the rust stains in the shower… hot water felt great and no quarters to feed. Definitely bring your flip-flops for the shower the drainage was not great. Would definitely stay here again for the convenience, maybe next time we will get to enjoy the water front area… All the sites were nice and flat and easy to back in with lots of length. We have been towing a 31 foot AIRSTREAM so had no problems whatsoever.
Guide to Mason City
Camping areas near Mason City, Iowa extend through a relatively flat prairie landscape with elevations around 1200 feet above sea level. The region experiences four distinct seasons, with summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F and winter lows frequently below freezing. Many campgrounds in the area remain open from April through October, with closures during winter months when temperatures regularly drop below freezing.
What to do
Fishing access: At Clear Lake State Park Campground, visitors can fish directly from the shoreline near select campsites. "The lake has great fish. Reserve early!" notes one regular visitor. Some sites even provide direct lake access for anglers.
Hiking trails: Pilot Knob State Park Campground offers several woodland hiking trails surrounding the campground. "Great hiking trails. Picnic area. We have gone a few times a year and love it!" reports a frequent visitor. The park maintains these trails year-round, even during winter months.
Paddle sports: Multiple lakes provide kayaking and canoeing opportunities. "Great campground for our overnight, would be a wonderful extended stay as well," mentions a visitor to Oakwood RV Park. The park's proximity to Clear Lake makes it convenient for water activities during summer months.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: At White Fox — Myre-Big Island State Park, campers appreciate the natural spacing. "We stayed on the mainland campground White Fox in site #78, bordered on 3 sides by trees and shrubs for privacy," notes one visitor. This arrangement helps maintain a sense of seclusion even when the campground is busy.
Updated shower facilities: Many campgrounds have invested in modern bathhouses. "The bathhouse was clean and got the job done! They are really nice and friendly here and even pick up the bagged garbage from your site," reports a visitor to the Albert Lea KOA. Clean facilities consistently rank high in visitor satisfaction.
Wildlife viewing: Beed's Lake State Park Campground offers regular wildlife sightings. "Great area for camping. Beautiful park!" shares an enthusiastic camper. Deer are frequently spotted throughout the campground, especially during early morning and evening hours.
What you should know
Seasonal availability: Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally. Oakwood RV Park runs from April 15 to October 15, while Three Fingers Campground operates April 1 to November 1. One of the few exceptions is Pilot Knob State Park, which remains accessible year-round.
Reservation requirements: "Sites at Clear Lake State Park can fill quickly during summer weekends," notes a ranger. Many campgrounds require reservations 2-3 months in advance for summer weekends, with holiday weekends filling 4-6 months ahead.
Campsite layouts: Some parks feature unusual site arrangements. At Beed's Lake State Park Campground, "Over half of the campsites are parallel parking. That means if you don't know the person camping across from you, you'll be staring at a stranger just a few feet away during your stay," explains one visitor. Understanding site layouts helps set appropriate expectations.
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