Best RV Parks & Resorts near Sumner, IA
Several RV parks and campgrounds serve the Sumner, Iowa area with varying hookup options. Skip-A-Way Resort in Clermont provides full hookup sites for RVs including 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections. The campground accommodates big rigs on gravel pads and offers boat access to the Turkey River. "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," noted one visitor about a nearby park with similar amenities. Backbone State Park offers both 30-amp and 50-amp electric sites suitable for RVs on more spacious, shaded lots. Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA features year-round operation with pull-through sites designed for larger motorhomes.
Seasonal availability varies significantly throughout the region. Many campgrounds operate from April through October, with Backbone State Park being one of the few offering year-round RV camping options. Most parks provide dump stations, though quality differs considerably—one traveler described a particular dump station as "just a hole in a manhole cover... in a dirt/weedy area and smells terrible." Cell service is generally reliable across the area, with visitors reporting strong Verizon coverage (65-70 Mbps download speeds) at most locations, while T-Mobile coverage can be spotty or nonexistent at certain parks. Many campgrounds welcome pets, though specific restrictions may apply. Reservations are recommended during summer weekends and fall foliage season, as several parks operate on a first-come, first-served basis with limited big rig sites.
