Best RV Parks & Resorts near West Liberty, IA

Several RV campgrounds operate within 30 miles of West Liberty, Iowa, providing options for motorhome travelers throughout much of the year. Cedar River Campground in Tipton offers 185 sites with full hookups including electric, sewer, and water connections, operating from April 15 to October 15. Little Bear Campground features level gravel spots with 30/50 amp electrical service, though sites are positioned relatively close together. Amana RV Park & Event Center provides spacious concrete pads with full hookups including 50-amp service from April through October. Shady Creek near Muscatine accommodates large rigs with level concrete pads along the Mississippi River. "All in all we still very much like this park. With the geezer pass we paid $10 for a primo spot (#14)," noted one visitor about Shady Creek.

RV parks in the region vary significantly in amenities and surroundings. Most campgrounds maintain dump stations for convenient waste disposal, though cellular service quality fluctuates between locations. Highway noise impacts some parks, particularly those positioned near Interstate 80. A camper observed that at Cedar River Campground, "Very standard RV spots feet from the highway. Hosts are very amicable. Perfect for what we needed, a quick stop on our drive across country." Pets are permitted at all surveyed locations, though specific restrictions may apply. During peak summer months, advance reservations are strongly recommended as riverside sites fill quickly. Several campgrounds close for winter, typically reopening in April, while others maintain year-round operations with reduced services during colder months.

Best RV Sites Near West Liberty, Iowa (99)

    1. Shady Creek

    17 Reviews
    Illinois City, IL
    22 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."

    2. Fishermans Corner - Mississippi River

    23 Reviews
    Bettendorf, IA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 259-3628

    $14 - $26 / night

    "The campground is quiet with level gravel pads with a picnic table and firepit. The sites have electric, water to fill your tanks with dispersed throughout the campground, and a dump station."

    "CG has RV/tent sites including water, restrooms, dump station, wood, playground, outdoor amphitheater, hosts, fishing/baiting/paddling access to Mississippi River. Great River bike trail too."

    3. Cedar River Campground

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

    $35 - $50 / night

    "Convenient location a lot of amenities and activities"

    4. Ferry Landing - Mississippi River

    2 Reviews
    Oakville, IA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (309) 794-4524

    "Great isolated camping at river edge where Iowa and Mississippi rivers meet! Paddling, fishing, hiking in bottom land forests. Look out for insects."

    5. Rock Creek County Marina and Campground

    7 Reviews
    Princeton, IA
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 259-1876

    $14 - $18 / night

    "CG is spread out along bottomland river forest and includes camping cabins, tent and RV sites, RR/showers, playground, dump and water stations, Eco Tourism store/grill, paddling rentals, Blue Heron Cruises"

    "Gorgeous surrounding, something for everyone. No strict rules. Environmental center for kids and adults alike and a cafe. Lots of bugs, high humidity and it can flood ."

    6. Porth RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Wheatland, IA
    31 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."

    7. Amana RV Park & Event Center

    10 Reviews
    Amana, IA
    36 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."

    8. Interstate RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Eldridge, IA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 386-7292

    "Easy on off from highway, cute little place but still fit a big rig towing a trailer. DoorDash in area is convenient. 50 ⚡️💩👍💧👍"

    "Staff was extremely helpful in helping us to secure a full-hookup and drive-through spot for the night. Nice video library and book room, clean restrooms/showers, and spotless laundry room."

    9. Crossroads RV Park - Iowa

    6 Reviews
    Mount Pleasant, IA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 385-9737

    $38 / night

    "Very nice personnel and clean, updated facilities. There are some long-term residents, but everyone seems very kind and helpful. Clean restrooms and laundry. You can buy quarters for the laundry."

    "The site was a full hookup- electric, water and sewer. I wouldn’t stay longer than an overnight. The sites were close together and very close to a train track."

    10. Updog RV & Camping

    5 Reviews
    Mount Pleasant, IA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 986-6039

    $30 / night

    "Quiet park with lots of shade trees. 5 minutes from everything!"

    "Showed me around n where I could pitch for the night. Right by the pond. Very clean, very quiet n would go all over again!"

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RV Park Reviews near West Liberty, IA

551 Reviews of 99 West Liberty Campgrounds


  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Linder Point Campground

    Well designed and maintained small RV campground j

    Natural setting with plenty of trees and located near Coralville Reservoir. Paved roads and sites. Ample roam for big rigs, but no pull through sites. Electricity only, with fresh water and a dump station nearby. Modern and clean bathhouse. Open sky at most sites for Starlink. No other amenities at this campsite for children, but there are hiking trails and activities at the nearby reservoir recreation areas.

  • 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
    May. 25, 2023

    Incahias Campground - Scott County Park

    Smaller County CG in large park

    Basic seasonal amenities including gravel pads, some pull through, tables, fire rings with wood available at host site, water, dump station, electric, playground, RR/showers, visitor parking, alongside prairie and wetlands. CG has good shade trees though sites are close together. Park gas a pool with concessions, golf course with concessions, trails for hiking/biking/horses, a historical Pioneer village.

  • 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.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 27, 2019

    Little Bear Campground

    Cute and Quaint

    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). We pulled in late to stay the night. It had full hook ups with a fire ring and picnic table. The spot was good sized and clean. There is an office/ gift shop and a convent store within walking distance. There is 2 cute little cabins which run $49 a night. There is a pool(closed for season), and a playground for kids. I was surprised that the interstate noise was much quieter than I thought it would be. All and all it was a pleasant place to stop over.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 10, 2024

    Lundeens Landing

    Rock Riverside Oasis

    Hiding underneath of the I80 bridge carrying you over the Rock River, you’ll spot Lundeens Landing on the EAST side of this interstate (you’ll want to take note of this as The Dyrt has this campground in the wrong location on the WEST side of I80 in the small town of Barstow). Getting here to Lundeens is not the easiest journey, as you’ll need to head northwards on I80 crossing the bridge (if you are coming in by way of Colona), where you’ll want to get off on I88 heading west, where shortly after the exit, you’ll have to make a U turn and take the frontage road (193rd Street) that straddles I80 heading south until you can catch Route 4 / Barstow Road heading east, where you’ll pass underneath that bridge holding up I80 and continue east about 2 miles before spotting Lundeens on the left with a gorgeous view of the Rock River.

    Now that you’ve made your way here, let me tell you about this place. First, you’ll be greeted by the main office that sits up about a story on stilts, which BTW isn’t for bird watching, but rather to safeguard the building from any river flooding that may happen (and trust me, in this parts, it happens). After checking in with the owner, Joe, or one of his few employees, you’ll make your way down a single narrow loop that will take you to your designated plot of land. It goes without saying that the best sites are those located right in front of the Rock River. And if you’re a tent camper, you’ll find bliss at the far end of the loop as far away from the main office as possible, where you’ll find water & electric-equipped sites tucked into some really thick brush complete with your own mini-forest.

    Apart from the very warm Midwestern hospitality that you’ll receive here from Joe, his father and the rest of the Lundeens crew, this medium-sized camping outpost offers up a no-frills, basic level of camping comfort with direct access to one of the most exciting rivers I’ve had the great pleasure of kayaking and fishing on. Amenities include: pull-thru and back-in sites for RVs, general market, typical RV hook-ups (water, 15 / 20 / 30 / 50 amp electric), concrete patios, picnic tables, fire rings, honey wagon, dump station, pet-friendly, playground, nature trails, weekly events, boat ramp & 7 river docks, shuttle service, canoe & kayak rentals, pretty clean restroom & showers, innertubes, adventure island (located just across the river) and a small beachhead.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a handful: (1) While it’s likely the direct access to Rock River that attracted you to this location, if you have bikes, you should bring them as the frontage road that brought you here is one very EXCELLENT road to bike on to see and explore the gorgeous Midwestern country landscape that exists here; (2) In speaking with Joe’s father at length about the campground, there’s plans to put in another campground area just across the street and due northwest of this property, which will offer additional RV spots, a designated laundry facility with coin-operated washers & dryers as well as many more amenities; and (3) Depending upon your interest and a craving, if you want to gnosh on some local grub, the best nearby spots include: Choppers Bar & Grill, Tap 22 Bar & Grill and 11th Hour Bar & Grill (yes, everything's a Bar & Grill out in these parts).

    Happy Camping!

  • 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!


Guide to West Liberty

Camping options near West Liberty, Iowa range from basic waterfront sites along the Mississippi River to full-service RV parks with concrete pads. The region experiences four distinct seasons with humid summers reaching into the 90s and winters that can drop below freezing, making April through October the prime camping season. Most campgrounds in the 30-mile radius sit at elevations between 600-700 feet above sea level, with terrain varying from wooded riverside settings to open prairie landscapes.

What to do

Paddling the Mississippi backwaters: Rock Creek County Marina and Campground offers canoe and kayak rentals for exploring the river's extensive backwater channels. "This campground has an assortment of primitive and electrical sites. They also have cabins and canoe/kayak rental, a visitor shop with food/drink and a mini museum of the local wildlife," notes Ryan.

Fishing alongside barges: At Fishermans Corner - Mississippi River, campers can fish directly from the shoreline while watching commercial traffic. "Some sites are right on the river w/ views - worth it to try to get those. Our spot was last min and just a short walk from river - still beautiful," writes Sarah C.

Wildlife viewing and education: The Eco Tourism Center at Rock Creek offers interactive exhibits about local wildlife. "Nice educational center with canoe and kayak rentals, with lots of Mississippi backwater to explore," shares Jeff and Linda L. The center features native animal displays including a large fish aquarium.

What campers like

Level sites with river views: Shady Creek provides concrete pads positioned with clear views of the Mississippi. "What a gem we found in Muscatine Iowa. Level poured pad for RV, electric and nice fire pits. Large sites. Clean restrooms and lots of hot water for shower. Beautiful views of the Mississippi and most of all quiet," reports Kathy J.

Quiet camping locations: Despite proximity to transportation routes, many campers find peaceful spots. "We lucked out and got a last min campsite for 4th of July weekend... It was pretty quiet while we were there, a few kids riding bikes but for the most part it was an older population," writes Stephanie D. about Shady Creek.

Biking access to attractions: Amana RV Park & Event Center provides easy cycling access to nearby towns. "30 minute walk to the idyllic town of Amaña," notes Dan L. Another camper adds, "We used our bikes and biked around the colonies. Place was clean, showers and bathroom great."

What you should know

Seasonal closures and conditions: Most RV parks in the West Liberty area close for winter between October and April. "CG is spread out along bottomland river forest and includes camping cabins, tent and RV sites, RR/showers, playground, dump and water stations," explains James M. about Rock Creek.

Train noise at several parks: Railroad tracks run near several campgrounds, creating noise disturbances. "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," David D. mentions about Shady Creek.

Variable cellular service: Coverage fluctuates between locations. At Ferry Landing - Mississippi River, a dispersed camping area, James M. notes it's "Great isolated camping at river edge where Iowa and Mississippi rivers meet! Paddling, fishing, hiking in bottom land forests."

Flooding concerns: Low-lying areas can become impassable after heavy rain. "Tried to camp here, but dirt road going in was submerged in deep mud holes after some heavy rain," reports Fred S. about Ferry Landing. Always check conditions before visiting riverside campgrounds.

Tips for camping with families

Water activities for kids: The swimming pool at Cedar River Campground is popular with families during summer months. "Not our typical campsite but we had the kids down for the weekend and we thought a campsite with a pool and mini golf would be a fun break from the norm," shares Steve T.

Educational opportunities: Take advantage of the nature centers and wildlife exhibits. "This place became my wife's and daughters' favorite this year. It is a place where everyone who visits is very kind and respectful," Jorge F. mentions about Cedar River Campground.

Plan for insects: Bottomland locations can have significant bug populations, especially in summer. "Look out for insects. Pack in/out, gather drift wood for fire, watch barges pass by," advises James M. about camping at Ferry Landing.

Tips from RVers

Advance reservations crucial: RV parks near West Liberty fill quickly, especially riverfront sites. "Make your reservations as early as you can the spots go quick! The campground even has a military spot!" advises Kimberly W. about Shady Creek.

Water hookups vary: Some parks have shared water sources. Barbara P. notes about Shady Creek, "As stated water is shared by 4 sites and was 30 ft away." Bring extra-long hoses if full hookups are needed.

Check road conditions: Approach roads to some rv parks West Liberty, Iowa can be challenging. "The road leading in was very rutted so take it slow," warns Barbara P. Interstate 80 provides convenient access to several campgrounds, but local access roads may require careful navigation.

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