Best RV Parks near Steamboat Rock, IA
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Best RV Sites Near Steamboat Rock, IA (62)
1. Shady Oaks RV Campground
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2. Whispering Oaks RV Park
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- Picnic Table
3. Stockdale Gun Club
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$10 - $55 / night
4. Pine Lake State Park
10 Reviews•19 Photos•45 SavesPine Lake State Park is a hidden gem with wooded trails, deep ravines, and scenic lake views in the midst of Iowa’s rolling farmland. Historic structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and Works Progress Administration (WPA) can be found throughout the park, including the Pine Lodge, beach house and stone cabins, which have been carefully restored. Pine Lake is filled with beautiful picnic areas to enjoy a quiet setting by the river or an overlook of the park’s lake. The park originally was home to Iowa’s southernmost stand of native pine trees which were wiped out by a severe hailstorm in August 2009; today hundreds of caged tree seedlings are scattered throughout the park as part of a reforestation effort. Stay overnight in one of four cozy cabins at Pine Lake, with stone fireplaces and outdoor fire rings. One cabin is ADA accessible, and all cabins include a full kitchen and bath, along with heating and air conditioning for year-round stays. The park’s campground offers electric sites with modern showers and restrooms and a trailer dump station. Some campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and advanced campsite and cabin reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Pine Lake State Park.
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$18 / night
5. George Wyth State Park
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$11 - $16 / night
6. Rock Creek State Park
18 Reviews•38 Photos•82 SavesCamp in one of several campsites near the park’s lake, featuring both electric and non-electric sites, a modern restroom and shower building. Several campsites sit on the water’s edge and provide beautiful views of Rock Creek Lake. One-fourth of the campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and advanced campsite reservations through the online reservation system for Rock Creek State Park
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$6 - $12 / night
7. Dakins Lake County Park
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$17 - $24 / night
8. Beeds Lake State Park
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9. Little Wall Lake County Park
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10. Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA
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Recent RV Reviews In Steamboat Rock
158 Reviews of 62 Steamboat Rock Campgrounds
Leslie K.
ScoutOutback Campground & Resort
Wallaby Cabin Review
This review is for the Wallaby cabin. This cabin supposedly has a bathroom with a shower, 3 beds and a kitchenette. The bathroom has a shower so small it is difficult not to rinse one's hair while applying shampoo. There is no sink in this room for brushing teeth, washing hands or face, etc. There is no mirror either, or hooks for towels or washcloths or clothes. There is also no heater. The cabin has no closet or any place to hang any clothes. There were several bugs crawling on the ceiling. The wall A/C could not help but spew dust, as it was coated with that on the filter and cover. The trash can had a clean bag, which occupants are required to leave in dumpster at checkout. When removing the bag, the stuck-on mess under it was appalling. The bed in each loft area had obviously been used and not changed, as the covers were in disarray and the bottom sheets not clean. The main bed has a zipped on plastic cover which the loose fitting fitted sheet will not stay on, causing occupants to end up sleeping on plastic. We purchased a blanket to go over it for the next night. We would not have stayed more than one night but, as we had reserved 3, it is not refundable. The tv is to the side of the immovable chairs, so that one must have head turned completely to one side to watch. The cabin has such a slant that a ball will roll by itself to the entrance side. All this for more than$350 for 3 night stay.
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Ryan S.
Guide
Dows Pool Park & Campground
Shady, quiet campground with electric & water hookups and a dump station
I only drove through here I did not camp. It was quiet and the sites were shaded. I saw water, electricity and a picnic table at every site. The pads are gravel and very level.
You can easily bike into town.
There is a dump station.
I had 3 bars of Verizon 4G which provided 70 down and 12 up.
On T-mobile I had 5 bars of 5G and 100 down and 7 up.
- RRyan S.Guide
Cedar View Park
Beautiful park, gross bath house
This is a lovely park. It is fairly quiet, you can hear some highway noise in the distance. The lake is lovely and clean. The spots are gravel, most sites will require some leveling but are not too bad.
Each site has a newer electric pedestal with 30 and 50 amp service, and each site has a water spigot, as well as a picnic table and fire ring.
There are a few sites that back up directly to the lake. There is a swimming beach and a dock. There is a city park adjacent to the campground with a playground and picnic shelter.
I had 3 bars on on T-mobile which got me 64 down and 18 up. On Verizon I had 3 bars which got me 65 down and 12 up.
The shower house was pretty bad though. It was older, which doesn't bother me, but it was dirty. There are camp hosts on site but I guess their duties do not include ever cleaning the restroom. There was food trash in there all week, and if you look around you'll find feces, blood, and personal hygiene trash including used condoms.
I would stay in this campground again because I have a self contained unit and do not need to use the on-site shower house.
- MMichael B.Guide
Inglebretson Park County
Great overnight location
Very inexpensive, convenient, nice place to stay for a layover. It's a first come basis with I believe 22 RV sites. They have a dump, clean bathrooms with hot showers(which super clean), a playground for the kids and a couple of walking/hiking trails nearby. The very long Cerro Gordo County trail is close to 50 miles long. Believe the cost was only $15 on our summer early September rate and drops to $10 basically in October for a few months, which includes a small fire pi, tabke, and electric! I'll just say a gem of a simple place.
- MMaggie C.
Legend
Union Grove State Park
Loved it!
Loved this campground! We just stayed for one night, but wish it had been two. Small and quiet. A few trails to hike and a horse camp that I didn’t have time to explore. Nice lending library as well. Bathroom/shower combos are nice (1 is ADA). Not far off the interstate. Some sites are off with level & weird (ie stairs/door open on an incline and away from the table), and our picnic table was sloped. So pick your site carefully. 19E was ok - table not level and high stairs required from TT but good for Starlink connection and close water spigot (elec only at these sites)
- Niki S.Scout
R Campground, Inc
Very clean, friendly owners, great co-campers
Randy was amazing and very attentive to my questions. Check in was super easy and the directions for check in were clearly spelled out. Everything was mapped out and the website was easy to use as well. The pond itself was pretty to look at and made for great photos, however it was loaded with geese which made it not user friendly. I would recommend this campground, and I will definitely go back to camp again!
- Greg K.Guide
Alden riverview campground
15$! Alden Riverview Campground
30/50/110 power. Drinking water and dump onsite but not on sites. Wifi! Hot showers, playground,boat launch,fire pits,grills,good camp host.town is right there 2 bars and restaurants. Gas station I think was 8 blocks up to the right. Been hard to find all this for 15 bucks a day!
Lisa T.Scout
George Wyth State Park
Good local camping
Easy in and out late fall camping. I got a great tent spot next to the river. This is a fine campground that I much prefer during the off season (it gets too busy during the warm season for my liking). The connection to hiking trails throughout the park is fantastic.
- AAmyScout
Cedar Bend Park
Peaceful place
It was so clean and peaceful. Not overly crowded. The camp host was so friendly and helpful.
- vvickieScout
Cedar View Park
Wonderful Find!
Great find! We thought we would be dry camping because it was Labor Day weekend. We found this Park on the app and thought we would check it out. It’s first come first serve. I really never thought there would be any hookups because of what I had read, but they had electric and water! We found a spot right on the Lake! Very busy but wonderful view, location and was only $20.00!
Matthew S.
Traveler
Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA
Nice Park/Clean Bathrooms
This is a quiet and nice park. Lots of pull through lots. I am missing a swimming pool but they do have a beach by a pond if that interests you. Bathrooms are cleaned daily but at times are quite nasty. Not their fault people are just nasty.
- PPJTraveler
Riverview Park Campground
Clean open Campground
There’s a bit of road noise, but there’s lot of room here on a Tuesday. The grounds are well kept. Was able to get a clear view to the north for excellent Starlink reception.
- RRichard &.Guide
Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA
Great place to stay
We stayed at started at the Lost Island water park KOA for just one night while passing through the area. We were in our class C while slowly making our way across the country. We had no problems getting a spot here. Sites are gravel for the RV, reasonably level, and very well maintained. Most sites are pull through. Hookups are in very good condition. Each site had a grassy area with a picnic table. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a playground, beach and fenced dog area. Cost was very good for the amenities provided.
The campground had a store, gas station and propane available.
We had 4 bar LTE with Verizon. Our hotspot was usable and performed very well. We enjoyed our brief stay at this campground. We will stay again when traveling this way.
Michele M.Scout
Rock Creek State Park
Worst spots in the park- 6 & 7
Stayed 2 nights in 6/7. No shade, giant electrical boxes, whole campground is downhill from dump station and the smell on Sunday morning is really unpleasant. Feels like whole campground is crammed together and smoke from campfires is thick enough to chew.
When we were there, teens were running littler kids off the playground; someone dumped all the TP in the men's room in to the toilets on Sunday morning, and the showers were too hot to use, with no way to adjust water temp.
On the bright side, the lake is pretty, it's right there at the campground. Boat, kayak and canoe rentals seemed reasonable and little store was convenient.
- JJoel L.Guide
Deerwood Park
Great we spot
Quiet, camp host was nice. Firewood available for purchase for $1. Nice lake very close to the campground.
- Jeannie D.Guide
Briggs Woods Park
Pretty place
Nice camp, decent sites, GREAT buddy sites! Cell service is null, and no wifi. We do love the hiking over here!
- Jeannie D.Guide
Brushy Creek State Recreation Area North Equestrian Campground
GREAT lake!
I like beach camp, but I LOVE north equestrian camp. Wish the boxes accomodated my rig. It's easy in spring or fall, we can get by with 30 amps. If you need 50 amps, you're going to want to head to the Beach Camp.
- kkimScout
Rock Creek State Park
Scenic campground on lake, great sunsets.
The campground area is clean. Showers and toilets are clean. The RV section of campground was nearly full but the tent/non-hook up section had lots of space. One can camp on lakeside but be aware that these spots have a slope, not comfortable for my van. Park management was fine with changing campsite. Contact info for ranger was available at entrance. Overall good experience.
- HHolly B.Scout
Deerwood Park
Good location terrible showers
They were kind but the neighbors were terrible so we left
Jayne M.GuideGeorge Wyth State Park
Pretty wooded spot
Be sure to go to Diner 63 for lunch or dinner while you’re there. Outstanding food great value
- mmichelleTraveler
Wilder City Park
Beautiful city park
Wilder Park is a beautiful city park. Very much a gem, quiet and peaceful . 50 + sites with about half of them full hook up. Costs for a full hook up in 2022 was under $25 a night. The park has two fishing areas, a dog park,pickle ball, volleyball mini golf, basketball and two playgrounds. A beautiful walking and bike path connects the parks to the neighboring cities. A free dump is also available. We highly recommend this park. 1
- MMichael C.Traveler
Rock Creek State Park
Nice place
Beautiful scenery with lake front camping. Sunset over the lake! Found a great trail to hike, also the opportunity to rent a boat or paddlebord. Clean bathroom with good showers. Limited shade options.
- AAllen H.Scout
Prairie Bridges Park
Camp
Quite nicc
- CCarolGuide
Timmons Grove County Park
Necessities okay, loud road noise
A very functional camp. I was solo on the grounds mid week. 18$ seemed steep, but there was electric and scattered water pumps. Potable toilet no showers or wash rooms. Nice playground if you have kids. Nice and flat with a fair amount of shade.
Chris H.Guide
Little Wall Lake County Park
Beautiful campground
Spacious sites along a gorgeous lake..quiet..wish every campground was this nice!
- JJenn P.Guide
Hickory Hills Park
Great place to camp
This campground has no shippers but is secluded and quiet and only 5 dollars. There’s a barn with electricity running water and real toilets.
- Amber V.Scout
Rock Creek State Park
Rock creek
Clean place very open and gorgeous and peaceful
Guide to Steamboat Rock
Camping near Steamboat Rock, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled weekend, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing at Pine Ridge Park. One reviewer mentioned, "Decent fishing. Quiet campers." This park is a great spot for both experienced anglers and beginners.
- Hiking: Explore the trails around Tower Rock. A visitor shared, "There are lots of places to hike all around the area." It's perfect for those who love to connect with nature.
- Kayaking and Canoeing: The Iowa River near Pine Ridge Park is ideal for paddling. One camper noted, "You can put in upstream and paddle down." It’s a fun way to enjoy the water.
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and shower houses at Dakins Lake County Park. A reviewer said, "The shelter is very nice and overlooks Dakins Lake." Clean facilities make for a more enjoyable stay.
- Spacious Campsites: Many enjoy the roomy sites at Little Wall Lake County Park. One visitor remarked, "Spacious sites along a gorgeous lake." This gives campers a bit of privacy and comfort.
- Quiet Atmosphere: Campers often mention the peaceful environment at Hickory Grove Campground. A happy camper noted, "By 10:30 the park was quiet and peaceful." It’s a great place to unwind.
What you should know:
- Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially during warmer months. One camper at George Wyth State Park Campground mentioned, "There were tremendous amounts of mosquitoes." Bring repellent to keep them at bay.
- Noise Levels: Some campgrounds, like Beeds Lake State Park, can be noisy due to nearby highways. A visitor noted, "Sleeping in a tent it was very noisy at night." Consider this if you're a light sleeper.
- Reservations: Many campgrounds, such as Hickory Grove Campground, have sites that can be reserved online. A camper advised, "Make reservations; facilities this good are full by Friday."
Tips for camping with families:
- Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. Pine Ridge Park has a playground that kids love. One parent said, "My kids love this campground."
- Group Sites: If you're camping with a large family, consider sites that can accommodate groups. Beeds Lake State Park is great for gatherings, as noted by a camper who mentioned, "It would be perfect for large family/friend gatherings."
- Activities for All Ages: Choose campgrounds that offer a variety of activities. Pine Lake State Park has hiking, fishing, and swimming options, making it fun for everyone.
Tips from RVers:
- Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds, like Dakins Lake County Park, offer electric hookups. A reviewer mentioned, "The campsites are large and very clean." This is a big plus for RV campers.
- Access to Water: Look for campgrounds with water access for easy cleanup. Hickory Grove Campground has good facilities, as one camper noted, "The shower house and restroom was new in 2017."
- Quiet Spots: Some RVers prefer quieter locations. Pine Ridge Park is described as "quiet at night," making it a good choice for those who want to relax.
Camping near Steamboat Rock, Iowa, has something for everyone. Whether you're fishing, hiking, or just enjoying the peace and quiet, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.
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