Best RV Parks near Story City, IA

Are you planning an RV camping trip to Story City? We've got you covered. Finding a place to camp in Iowa with your RV has never been easier. You're sure to find the perfect campsite for your Iowa RV camping excursion.

Best RV Sites Near Story City, IA (68)

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    1. Griffs Valley View RV Park

    8 Reviews
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    40 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $40 - $90 / night

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    2. Kellogg RV Park

    11 Reviews
    26 Photos
    10 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. River Oaks RV Park

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    Welcome to River Oaks RV Park located on the Des Moines River in beautiful central Iowa. The park is full of fun things to do and is one of the premier campgrounds in Iowa. You can spend your day biking and hiking the miles of trails carved through the woods or enjoy the serene atmosphere throughout the park. You'll enjoy mature hardwood trees and large RV sites during your stay. Also, take advantage of our one-acre stocked fishing pond or cast a line out on the Des Moines River! Looking for RV storage near Des Moines? We offer RV storage during the winter months at an affordable rate. But wait, there's more! We also rent RVs! Come experience camping in one of our premium RV rentals. So, if you're looking at campgrounds in Iowa with full hookup RV sites, and primitive campsites nestled in central Iowa timber, come visit us at River Oaks RV Park!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $45 - $60 / night

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      4. Whispering Oaks RV Park

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      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Tents
      • Picnic Table
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        5. Shady Oaks RV Campground

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        • Pets
        • Electric Hookups
        • RVs
        • Tents
        • Picnic Table
        • Toilets
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        6. Ledges State Park

        39 Reviews
        57 Photos
        207 Saves

        Millions of years before the plains of Iowa were inhabited by the Sauk, Fox and Sioux peoples, much of the American Midwest was covered by a shallow inland sea. It was at this time that the area’s sandstone deposits began forming. Fast-forward to just 13,000 years ago, with the inland sea now long gone, Ice Age glacial meltwater raced across the dry plains, carving and scouring channels and canyons into the sandstone terrain. One of these canyons can be found in Iowa’s Ledges State Park. This 1,000-acre nature preserve and recreation area is located on a wide bend on the Des Moines River, and is just 40 miles north of the city of Des Moines. The park is subject to frequent flooding when the river breaches its banks, but is otherwise a popular year-round outdoor recreation destination. Visitors to Ledges can enjoy a variety of hiking, fishing and paddling opportunities, as well as explore a prehistoric river canyon that showcases nature’s ability to sculpt the landscape. The campground at Ledges State Park features 94 tent and RV sites situated among deciduous woods not far from the Des Moines River. Campers can choose from full-hookup, partial-hookup, or primitive tent sites. Most sites are back-in; only a few are pull-through for larger vehicles. Tent sites are located in both in the main camp area, and in a secluded walk-in area. There is also a youth group site. All sites are equipped with picnic tables, fire pits and cooking grills, and all have access to water faucets, flush restrooms, showers, and trash receptacles; a dump station is located near the campground entrance. The campground also features a kids’ playground, outdoor amphitheater, and is within walking distance of trails and picnic areas. Some roads and/or facilities may not be open or available in the winter. Reservations are accepted, however the park saves about half of the sites for first-come, first-served campers; sites are $11–$19/night.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access

        $12 - $18 / night

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        7. Adventureland Campground

        8 Reviews
        20 Photos
        12 Saves

        Adventureland Campground is a full service campground with complete facilities including: electric hookups, modern showers and restrooms, RV facilities, tent camping, a swimming pool and recreational areas. Adventureland Amusement Park and Adventure Bay Waterpark contain over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including some of the country's most exciting roller coasters and thrill rides that can challenge the most avid amusement park enthusiasts. There are also plenty of rides for less adventurous guests including great water rides as well as a full compliment of children's rides spread throughout the park. But the entertainment doesn't stop with rides - Adventureland presents a full array of shows in the park - from thrilling circus acts and magic shows to live music and juggling - there's always something to suit everyone's taste. Simply the most fun you will have all year!

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access
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        8. Jester County Park

        27 Reviews
        45 Photos
        100 Saves
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access

        $20 - $25 / night

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          9. Stockdale Gun Club

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          • Pets
          • Electric Hookups
          • Reservable
          • ADA Access
          • RVs
          • Tents

          $10 - $55 / night

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            10. Lizard Creek Ranch Camping

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            Nestled just outside of Fort Dodge... Lizard Creek Ranch is the destination for lodging and events in Fort Dodge and surrounding areas. Lizard Creek Ranch boasts four lodging options, two event venues, a 48 spot campground and facility options are great for wedding receptions, upscale business events, and reunions. We've also added Creekside, a family friendly restaurant/bar.

            Lizard Creek Ranch & Event Center is an amazing place to host your next event! With access to several acres of land for photo opportunities, an outdoor ceremony, onsite cabin lodging, RV & tent camping available.

            • Pets
            • Fires
            • Electric Hookups
            • Phone Service
            • Reservable
            • ADA Access

            $25 / night

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          Recent RV Reviews In Story City

          360 Reviews of 68 Story City Campgrounds


          • Pat F.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Don Williams Park
            Oct. 14, 2024

            Don Williams Park

            Quite and nice

            Very quite and nice campground, we camped on top of the hill in tents it was awesome view and potable drinking water next to camp, bathrooms and shower facilities was clean and nice

          • RThe Dyrt PRO User
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            Sep. 28, 2024

            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.

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            Sep. 22, 2024

            Sportsman Park

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          • BENdejo ~.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Flower Recreation Area
            Sep. 6, 2024

            Prairie Flower Recreation Area

            Large, level, clean, quiet, cheap

            Large level gravel pad driveways surrounded by beautiful prairie grass. Fantastically clean & well maintained facilities. Nice beach down the road and some Greenway trails. One of the NICEST public campgrounds I've stayed at. Reserve online at rec.gov. America the Beautiful National Parks Pass pays your day use fees at the beach.

          • MThe Dyrt PRO User
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            Aug. 12, 2024

            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)

          • DThe Dyrt PRO User
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            Aug. 2, 2024

            Acorn Valley

            Nice playground , well maintained

            Nice and well maintained ! We parked at a site by the playground and bathhouse , and could sit at our camper and watch our son play at a safe distance

          • Nancy C.
            Camper-submitted photo from Acorn Valley
            Jul. 30, 2024

            Acorn Valley

            Amazingly Quiet

            We lived our time there. It was quiet and we loved listening to the wildlife at night. My only complaint is that they left people in to camp after 10. Which kept me awake for a bit.

          • Matt M.
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            Jun. 25, 2024

            Iowa State Fair Campgrounds

            Nice campground!

            We've stayed here a number of times now in the past 2 years (not during fair weeks.) Campgrounds are located on the east side of the actual fairgrounds. There are hundreds of sites here. Some are flat, some are no where near flat, but there are so many, you can find one that will work for you! Almost all of the sites are full grass sites. The main shower house is the only one we've ever used and have no complaints. They are clean and bright and well kept.

            The sites are $32/night.

          • George H.
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            May. 17, 2024

            University 40

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          • Greg K.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Alden riverview campground
            May. 5, 2024

            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!

          • Amanda W.
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            Apr. 13, 2024

            Jester County Park

            camping

            we love it here people are great price is Right Showers are hot every time it a WOnderfull place •to be .

          • Pat F.The Dyrt PRO User
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            Apr. 8, 2024

            Swede Point Park

            Great little gem

            Great little hideaway of a campground, very reasonably priced and clean , fresh drinking water with dump stations and hot water showers and modern toilet facilities,

          • B
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            Apr. 2, 2024

            Greenhouse Camping

            Nice laid back overnight stay.

            This turned out to be a very easy overnight stopover on our way north to Minnesota. My niece lives in Desert Moines and it was a short drive for her to come for a visit and bring some local, delicious tacos for dinner. We will definitely consider this spot next time through!

          • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
            Camper-submitted photo from Greenhouse Camping
            Mar. 1, 2024

            Greenhouse Camping

            New to the Dyrt!

            Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!

          • mThe Dyrt PRO User
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            Oct. 14, 2023

            Thomas Mitchell County Park

            Nice campground although not too many spaces.

            Came in late, even though there were several empty spaces turns out they were reserved. Very nice camp host told us we could have a non-electric site, none of them were reserved. Bathroom/showers were clean.

          • RThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Swede Point Park
            Oct. 1, 2023

            Swede Point Park

            Nice Quiet place to spend the weekend

            Great place to stay. Just a few minutes drive to High Trestle Bridge and right off the river. People were accommodating and friendly. Right between Madrid and Woodward with small town conveniences…

          • Benjamin L.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Woods State Park
            Sep. 16, 2023

            Walnut Woods State Park

            Nice park, convenient to Des Moines

            We stayed 2 nights, the park was nice and well maintained with walking trails. It is wooded so there is a lot of shade. The pad was a little small but fit our camper fine.

          • Ben K.
            Camper-submitted photo from Thomas Mitchell County Park
            Aug. 28, 2023

            Thomas Mitchell County Park

            Clean and quiet in tent

            Spent 2 nights tent camping here. We stayed at site 4, glad I read reviews on here. I personally would not want to be in a site beyond number 7 as it gets too close to the dump station and subsequent “sewage lagoon”

            Shower house was clean, pretty quiet, and only 5 miles off the highway

          • JThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Yellow Banks County Park
            Aug. 20, 2023

            Yellow Banks County Park

            Great camp close to town

            Very clean campground with friendly host. Showers were warm and sites were either paved or good gravel. Road in could easily allow motorcycle access

          • Jen S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Yellow Banks County Park
            Aug. 13, 2023

            Yellow Banks County Park

            Huge sites!

            Large spacious sites with a fire ring and picnic table. Cost per night is low. Firewood available and camp host was a wonderful older gentleman. Close proximity to the state fair without being to close. Great stay! Our site had an open field behind it definitely recommend.

          • Pat F.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Swede Point Park
            Aug. 5, 2023

            Swede Point Park

            Quite and friendly

            It’s very quite here and the few guests that are here are friendly, has a water full hydrant to refill water jugs and bathroom is full and functioning with hot showers and electricity very clean and very nice

          • Ashley M.
            Camper-submitted photo from Sportsman Park
            Jul. 26, 2023

            Sportsman Park

            Awesome

            Great camping sites! Can’t beat the price. Showers and toilets that were clean. Very peaceful. Best place we camped from Michigan to Washington!

          • JThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Newton KOA
            Jul. 24, 2023

            Newton KOA

            A decent option along the freeway

            Our stay here was fine. Check-in was easy and courteous. We were escorted to our site. All of the staff that we interacted with was great. It seems like this park has an original section and then expansion sections tired up a hillside. The original section is the only section with any mature shade trees. Our site, and it looked like the others in the tiered hillside section, were in full sun all day. We selected an upgraded patio site. It was spacious and the patio area was made from pavers. It was equiped the same as the other sites though, just a fire pit and a picnic table (that was in rough shape). Our experience at other KOAs is that the patio sites have some better patio furniture. The fire pit wasn't functional for cooking. The cooking grate was rusted and set about 1" off the bottom of the fire pit leaving no room for charcoal. Pool looked nice but we didn't use it. The bathrooms and showers were clean but the showers could use a place to set your dry clothes.

          • Stephanie S.
            Camper-submitted photo from Bob Shelter Recreation Area & Campground
            Jul. 23, 2023

            Bob Shelter Recreation Area & Campground

            Nice campground

            This campground is called Bob Shetler not Shelter, but I didn’t know how to change it to correct it; just want to make sure others know this.
            We stayed here for two nights while visiting family nearby. It’s a pretty location with the dam and waterway right there. The sites are well spaced. If we ever stay here again we would choose a site closer to the dam. We were close to a playground and there were a lot families camping in that area which for us took away from the peacefulness of the campground. There were electrical hookups, but no water. We didn’t use the bathroom/shower house, but I walked into one to check it out and it was outdated, old and dark, and small. Overall it’s a nice campground. It gets busy with a lot of fishing.



          Guide to Story City

          Camping near Story City, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

          What to do:

          • Hiking: Explore scenic trails at Ledges State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The campground is well kept but busy in the summer months with it being a popular hiking destination for Des Moines locals."
          • Fishing and Boating: Head to Rock Creek State Park Campground for a relaxing day by the water. A reviewer noted, "Boat and kayak rental and a small store with basic necessities."
          • Playgrounds and Family Activities: Jester County Park has a kids' playground and hiking trails. One camper shared, "The campgrounds are great; the facilities are amazing."

          What campers like:

          • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Prairie Flower Recreation Area said, "Clean shower house and restrooms."
          • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A reviewer at Cherry Glen Campground mentioned, "This campground is big and clean. It’s pretty peaceful & quiet."
          • Friendly Hosts: Campers often rave about the helpful staff. One camper at Des Moines West KOA Holiday said, "Staff is one of the nicest and most helpful we've ever encountered."

          What you should know:

          • Limited Cell Service: If you rely on your phone, be prepared for spotty coverage. A visitor at Ledges State Park Campground noted, "Cell coverage is terrible out here, and there is no WIFI."
          • Busy During Peak Season: Many campgrounds can get crowded in summer. A reviewer at Rock Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "The campground area is clean... but the RV section of campground was nearly full."
          • Reservations Recommended: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Prairie Flower Recreation Area advised, "You must reserve these sites in advance."

          Tips for camping with families:

          • Choose Campgrounds with Play Areas: Look for spots like Jester County Park that have playgrounds. A camper shared, "Kids playground, hiking trails, Equestrian Center, golf course and nature center."
          • Pack for Activities: Bring bikes or outdoor games for family fun. A visitor at Des Moines West KOA Holiday mentioned, "Gathering room on site and pedal car racetrack."
          • Plan for Meals: Some campgrounds have food options nearby. A reviewer at Bob Shelter Recreation Area noted, "Clean, level sites, close to fishing."

          Tips from RVers:

          • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Walnut Woods State Park Campground said, "The pad was a little small but fit our camper fine."
          • Look for Full Hookups: If you need them, check for campgrounds that offer full hookups. A reviewer at Des Moines West KOA Holiday mentioned, "Sites to accommodate all sizes of rigs."
          • Be Prepared for Weather: Bring tarps or canopies for unexpected rain. A visitor at Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground noted, "The lake is beautiful and the path around it is in great shape!"

          Camping near Story City, Iowa, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors!

          Frequently Asked Questions

          • Which is the most popular RV campsite near Story City, IA?

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Story City, IA is Griffs Valley View RV Park with a 4.8-star rating from 8 reviews.

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