Best RV Parks & Resorts near Tiffin, IA

F.W. Kent Park in Oxford offers 20-amp electric hookups for RVs with gravel pads in a woodland setting close to a lake. Amana RV Park & Event Center provides full hookup sites with 50-amp electric service and sewer connections on level ground between April and October. Sugar Bottom Campground near Solon features lakeside RV sites with electric and water hookups, though without big rig access due to tighter turns and smaller pads. Little Bear Campground in West Liberty provides full-hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections directly off Interstate 80, making it convenient for overnight travelers. "The spot was good sized and clean with full hook ups and a fire ring and picnic table. I was surprised that the interstate noise was much quieter than I thought it would be."

Several RV parks within 30 miles of Tiffin maintain dump stations for guests, including West Overlook Campground which features concrete pads at select sites. Fall camping tends to be quieter with fewer visitors compared to peak summer seasons when reservations become essential. Most campgrounds in the region accommodate pets with leash requirements. Cell service varies by location, with stronger signals reported at properties closer to Iowa City or main highways. Electrical service ranges from basic 20-amp to full 50-amp hookups, with water availability sometimes restricted during early spring or late fall seasons. Some campgrounds close entirely during winter months, while others like Sudbury Court Motel & RV Park remain open year-round for travelers needing cold-weather accommodations.

Best RV Sites Near Tiffin, Iowa (77)

    1. Amana RV Park & Event Center

    10 Reviews
    Amana, IA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 622-7616

    $25 - $42 / night

    "This is a great location right in the Amana Colonies to explore the area. There are sites for tents up to big rigs. They have showers and laundry and the folks are very nice."

    "We used our bikes and biked around the colonies. Place was clean, showers and bathroom great. We were there after Labor Day and had section to our selves.Lots of dump stations. Minimal tres however."

    2. Shady Creek

    17 Reviews
    Illinois City, IA
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 419-0857

    $14 - $26 / night

    "We have Verizon. Clean showers and 50 amp sites."

    "Easy to navigate, even with big rigs, which there were planty. Never seen a park where every pad was level like this one."

    3. Sudbury Court Motel & RV Park

    1 Review
    Marengo, IA
    22 miles
    +1 (319) 642-5411

    "One of the few places around Cedar Rapids that is open in winter. 35$/night. Management is pleasant."

    4. Cedar River Campground

    11 Reviews
    West Liberty, IA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 946-2431

    $35 - $50 / night

    "Convenient location a lot of amenities and activities"

    5. Porth RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Wheatland, IA
    47 miles
    +1 (563) 246-2665

    "Sewer, water, electricity.

    It rained a lot while we were there no flooding issues at all.  Very friendly and very well maintained.

    Definitely would stay again,  we were there for 3 weeks."

    6. Beyonder Getaway at Lazy Acres

    5 Reviews
    Vinton, IA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 443-4000

    $35 - $50 / night

    "The staff was really nice, showers were clean and they had laundry too! It backs up to a corn field, right off the Interstate but the noise was barely there. Huge grass pull through lots everywhere."

    "Well run campground with full hookups available for$35/ night. Bathrooms are clean and lots of warm water for showers. Great place for a night or two. Near the highway but road noise is minimal."

    7. Little Bear Campground

    8 Reviews
    West Branch, IA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 627-2676

    $22 - $49 / night

    "Little Bear Campground is located right off I-80 at the West Liberty exit. It is right next to a trailer park. There are a few tent sites ($22/ night)and Rv sites($33/night)."

    "Very conveniently located off I-80, Fair price, full hook up and pull through site $33.00."

    8. F. W. Kent Park

    18 Reviews
    Oxford, IA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 645-2315

    $20 / night

    "Park offers: lake fishing, paddling, swimming beach, trails, education center. Sites offer: hard surface, table, fire rings, hosts, firewood for purchase, play areas, RR, storm shelters, views."

    "Amazing experience with lots of amenities and space to spread out."

    9. Sugar Bottom Campground

    24 Reviews
    North Liberty, IA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 624-2102

    $14 - $240 / night

    "Nice setup, lots to do (i.e., hiking, disc golf, bike trails, beach and boat launch) even though flooding issues kept us from using the beach or launch."

    "Our one-night stay at the Sugar Bottom- Coralville Lake Campground was terrific! My husband and I stopped there during our cross-country road trip."

    10. West Overlook Campground

    18 Reviews
    Coralville, IA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 338-3685

    $22 - $28 / night

    "E/W with dump station in the campground. Water access by beach and boat. Next to the dam on lake side. Spacious sites. Well maintained. Concrete pad with picnic table and fire pit."

    "The reservoir behind the dam creates both the Coralville Lake alongside Lake MacBride which is a state park in a side bay."

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RV Park Reviews near Tiffin, IA

361 Reviews of 77 Tiffin Campgrounds


  • Lauren M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 17, 2025

    West Overlook Campground

    Amazing Iowa stop for 2 nights

    On our way across the state and was concerned about needing power. Was able to find 1 spot for 2 nights only a day early. Very popular place. E/W with dump station in the campground. Water access by beach and boat. Next to the dam on lake side. Spacious sites. Well maintained. Concrete pad with picnic table and fire pit. Close to town if needing shopping.

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2023

    Bennett Park

    Quite County Park with pond

    Park offers pond for fishing and paddling with trails, play areas. and shelters for rent. Nice RR/shower house. Campground is aller with back in and pull through gravel pads. Sites have fire rings, tables, electric, with newer dump station.

  • David S.
    Sep. 1, 2022

    Pinicon Ridge Park

    Nice clean and generally spacious

    Stayed in The Plains area. Water and electric hookups, dump station near by. Clean shower house with storm shelter. Mixed sun and shade with generous grassy sites, fire pit and picnic table.

  • Renee H.
    Mar. 12, 2024

    Marr Park

    Great place to spend a night or even a few days

    Close to major highway. Gravel sites. Clean campground. Many paved and grass walking trails surrounded by trees and natural areas. Bath/shower house is under construction. Child’s play equipment. Bathrooms with flush toilets nearby. Dump station for a fee. All sites had water and electric. Water was off during our visit in March. Park connected to nearby town by paved trail, approx 1 mile away. Gas and convenience store nearby. Camphost on site. Park is in a quiet rural location. Payment is made at dropbox when entering the park. Cell signal was 2 bars with Verizon.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 26, 2024

    Beyonder Getaway at Sleepy Hollow

    Short Jog to This Campground Outpost From I80

    If you’re looking for a family-friendly place to pull over for a decent escape to nature, then you may very well want to consider Sleepy Hollow, which is just a few minutes north of I80. Given its proximity to the busy interstate highway, this campground scores high on the convenience factor being EZ on- and off-, but it is just far enough away where you will feel as though you have escaped both the non-stop whir of incessant highway traffic and the unsightly view of a heavily trafficked main roadway. Add on top of this that you’ll find this location is perfectly suitable to the RV crowd as much as it is the tent-pitching bredren that belong to my tribe of outdoor enthusiasts.

    Here at this campground you’ll find RV and 5th Wheel sites offering both pull-thru and back-in sites complete with full hook-ups (water, 30 / 50 amp electric and sewage). There’s 7 tent sites that are very well shaded, have a decent patch of land and include picnic tables, fire pits and scattered stand-up BBQ grills. Whether you have a tent, an RV or not, this campground has a small handful of cozy cabins available to rent that come with running hot & cold water as well as electricity and are located close to the fishing pond. What I enjoyed most with the primitive camping area was the serenity offered by the abundance of new growth Oaks that shaded the place, along with unfettered views of the lake itself. Priceless.

    Sleepy Hollow offers a number of amenities including: ‘catch& release’ pond (both swimming and fishing potential), ball pit, kid’s playground, puppy park, designated dumpsters, fairly decent WiFi, community firepits, general market store, laundr-O-mat, shower facility, pavilion, horseshoes, game room, volleyball and basketball courts, artificial beachhead with swim area and windmills. There’s a lagoon with hundreds of ducks, but depending upon how you look at this, it may or may not be considered an amenity, but if you have kids like I do, it’s a great distraction that offers up a lot of duck-feeding fun.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) If you’re looking for a decent bit of hiking, there’s a nice slice of nature near here at Sleepy Hollow a bit NE called Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area where there’s plenty of trails, shooting ranges and some fairly decent bird watching; (2) When you get tired trying to conjure up that next meal from your cooler or on-board fridge, then head over to nearby Renee’s Roadhouse where this roadside stand serves up standard Americana fare like burgers, sandwiches and wraps. For anything more substantial, you’ll have to take a longer drive east to Iowa City of which I recommend Steak & Shake, Back Berner Bar & Grill or Barrel House; (3) If you’d like to embrace the Amish vibe that exists here in rural Iowa, then head due north to Amana Colonies where you’ll come across hand-made blankets and artisan-crafted cabinetry all while offering you some very warm Midwestern hospitality.

    Happy Camping!

  • Mike C.
    Sep. 4, 2021

    Blue Inn Campground

    Cozy, basic CG

    37 full-hookup sites, some tent sites, all right on edge of town. Adjacent to Kitty Creek, joins Maquoketa River. Some concrete pads, most are gravel, fairly level. Pretty tight layout, average of only 30-40' between sites. New fire rings, picnic tables in good condition. Bakery and other facilities are closed due to COVID. Previous campers at our site left lots of trash on ground...always disappointing. Electrical and water were good. Sewer connections a bit high.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2024

    Beyonder Getaway at Sleepy Hollow

    Sleepy Campground Oasis Stone’s Throw from Highway Thoroughfare

    Should you be traveling east-west on one of the country’s busiest thoroughfares – Route 80 – and find yourself in central Iowa and looking either for a place to pull over for a day or for much longer than that, then you may very well want to consider Beyonder Getaway at Sleep Hollow. Given its proximity to a busy interstate highway, this campground scores high on the convenience factor, but it is just far enough away where you will feel as though you have escaped the busy hustle and drive-by buzz of non-stop traffic. 

    This campground oasis planted square in the middle of the 'prairieland' of the Hawkeye State, you’ll appreciate that there is a decent-sized lake here that is perfect for a quick dip should you want to get some swimming in and cool down from the blistering Midwestern summer heat or perhaps you’d like to put a kayak or canoe in to get some decent oar exercising in or cast a line to try your luck and some mild ‘catch& release’ fun – whatever the reason … up to and including no reason at all … the mini lake that is front and center here at Beyonder is both a good distraction as well as makes for a great landscape. 

    As for the campground itself, there’s RV sites offering up pull-thru and back-in sites complete with full hook-up water, 30+ 50 amp electric and sewage lines. If you’re a primitive camper like me, there’s a handful of sites (7 by my count) that include picnic tables, fire pits and scattered stand-up BBQ grills. And if you don’t have either a tent or an RV, no worries, Sleepy Hollow will easily rent you one of their 3 cozy cabins which are located up front and close to the fishing pond, where these structures come with running hot and cold water along with electricity. 

    With amenities in mind, Beyonder packs a punch with offering the following: horseshoes, kid’s playground, dog run/ puppy park, designated dumpsters, fairly decent WiFi, community firepits, general market store, laundr-O-mat, shower facility, pavilion, game room, ball pit, volleyball and basketball courts, man-made beachhead with swim area and windmills. Oh, and there’s a lagoon with hundreds of ducks, but depending upon how you look at this, it may or many not be considered an amenity. My kids loved it and we had a lot of fun feeding our feathered friends. 

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) When you get tired of digging through your Cordova roto-molded cooler or onboard mini-fridge, then head on over to nearby Renee’s Roadhouse where this roadside stand serves up standard-fare Americana fare like burgers, sandwiches and wraps; (2) For anything more substantial, you’ll have to take a longer drive east to Iowa City of which I recommend Foundry Food+ Tap, Back Berner Bar& Grill or Casa Tequila Tiffin; (3) Should you be looking to explore a nice slice of nature while here at Beyonder’s then head due northeast to Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area where there’s plenty of trails, shooting ranges and some fairly decent bird watching; (4) If you’d like to embrace the Amish vibe that exists here in rural Iowa, then head due north to Amana Colonies where you’ll come across what looks like German colonies that have been expelled from the Schwarzwald (Black Forest) where this displaced utopian outcrop will sell you anything from blankets and cabinetry all while offering you some nice wienerschnitzel and apfelpflanzen. Auf wiedersehen! 

    Happy Camping!

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 28, 2022

    Fairport State Recreation Area Campground

    Nice State Park along Mississippi River

    CG sits along Highway 22 and railroad, with 2 boat ramps for river access. CG host, restrooms, dump station, playground. Sites have electric, water, fire rings, tables, drive in pads. Nearby towns for supplies.

  • Jessica H.
    May. 19, 2018

    Snively Access

    Snively Campground Wapello, IA

    Snively Access Campground is located off of County Road X61 in Wapello, IA. The access road is a steep, well-maintained, gravel drive that takes you directly to Lake Odessa and the campsites. Note: the entrance sign to the campground is a little difficult to see from the road, and the campground does sometimes close due to high water. Gates will be shut with a High Water sign on them if that's the case. It's best to call ahead to Louisa County Conservation if you're planning to camp in the spring/summer when flood season tends to be most prevalent in this area.

    There are two separate campgrounds, all are electrical sites, (no dump station) except for one tent-only site which is situated up on a hill by itself with a round about road off to the right as you drive down the main access road. The second campground is to the left, with no bathrooms, and also butts up to a community of seasonal/year round cabins. This means it may be a bit more noisy during the warmer months. We chose the second campground and only one other site was in use. All was quiet by 10:00pm. We did wake up once or twice to the sound of barred owls calling back and forth in the night which only added to the ambiance of tent camping. This area is known as a hub for migratory birds, so if you're a bird person, it's a prime location. We saw red-headed woodpecker, yellow warblers, and a handful of other birds. About 5 minutes north of the campground is Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge which offers an interpretive center, modern restroom facilities, hiking trails and bird watching.

    Each campsite has a graveled drive, picnic bench, fire ring and garbage can with lid. There is a public parking area and dock to put in boats on the lake and fish. All campsites have a lake view, and several are in shaded spots along the timber line. This is a dog-friendly campground and dogs must be leashed at all times. These sites are first-come-first serve and are $12/night. You are required to self-register within 30 minutes of your arrival time. There is a registration kiosk to the right, at the bottom of the main access road.

    This was a nice, smaller campground with a water front view that felt secluded and slightly more primitive.


Guide to Tiffin

Tent and RV camping options abound within a 30-mile radius of Tiffin, Iowa, particularly along the Iowa River and Coralville Lake area. Campsites range from basic facilities to full-hookup parks with several offering concrete pads that improve stability during wet weather. Most area campgrounds restrict quiet hours from 10 PM to 6 AM, with many locations sitting near water bodies that support fishing and paddling activities.

What to do

Fossil hunting at Devonian Fossil Gorge: Located near West Overlook Campground, this unique geological site was exposed during the 1993 flood. "The recreation area also includes campgrounds and river recreation downstream of the dam, including a gorge of geologic interest that is filled with Devonian fossils exposed in the flood of 1993," notes Janet R.

Paddle on Coralville Lake: With boat ramps at multiple campgrounds, the lake provides excellent kayaking and canoeing opportunities. At Shady Creek, one camper reported it's a "Nice location to spend time fishing, watching sunsets, and paddle. Near Wild Cat Den State Park."

Mountain biking on nearby trails: West Overlook provides access to extensive trail networks. "There is easy access to a nearby mountain bike trail complex, the state park, fishing, and boating," according to a recent visitor.

Mini-golf and recreational activities: Some private RV parks offer on-site entertainment. At Cedar River Campground, "They had a great fireworks display for the fourth. Spots are tighter than what we prefer, but will be back again," wrote Jenny.

What campers like

Fall camping for foliage views: October brings vibrant colors to the area's deciduous forests. At West Overlook Campground, Joelle V. shared, "We enjoy the peace and quiet especially with the views of the lake and the fall colors."

Proximity to Amana Colonies: The historic German settlement offers cultural attractions and dining options. "This is a great location right in the Amana Colonies to explore the area. There are sites for tents up to big rigs. They have showers and laundry and the folks are very nice," reports Julie G.

Level campsites: Many campgrounds feature well-maintained, flat sites. At Shady Creek, Gary P. noted, "Never seen a park where every pad was level like this one. Electric was 30/50 at each site and water was dispersed through out the park."

Beach access: Several lakeside campgrounds offer swimming areas. "Beautiful campground right along the mississippi river," writes Nicholas & Elizabeth H. about their stay at Shady Creek.

What you should know

Train noise affects some campgrounds: Railroad proximity can disturb light sleepers. At Shady Creek, David D. mentioned, "Only negative was that there is a train track real close and a lot of crosses, So you will hear alot of close train horns and they go deep into the night/morning."

Reservation requirements vary seasonally: Summer demands advance planning while shoulder seasons offer more flexibility. "Very popular place. E/W with dump station in the campground. Water access by beach and boat. Next to the dam on lake side," Lauren M. notes about F. W. Kent Park.

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