RV Parks & Campgrounds near Ames, IA
Find the perfect RV rental in Ames, IA. Simple, easy and fully insured.
Introducing Stays
Now you can stay in a treehouse, yurt, or cabin with limited availability. Plan your adventure today.
Interested in listing your own outdoor stay?
Get started today!
Discover RV Parks & Campgrounds near Ames, IA
Acorn Valley Campground, IA
Overview
Acorn Valley Campground is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley.
The lake provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including camping, bicycling, boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and hunting.
Recreation
Anglers enjoy the lake for its abundance of walleye, wiper, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and northern pike.The paved Neal Smith Trail winds 24 miles from Des Moines to Big Creek State Park and connects the campgrounds on the east side of the lake. It is designated as a National Recreation Trail and is used for biking, hiking, jogging, walking and in-line skating.
Facilities
The campground offers 29 family sites with electric hookups and 54 primitive walk-to tent …Location info
Amenities
Bob Shetler Recreation Area, IA
Overview
Bob Shetler Recreation Area is located in the tailwater area below the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley.The lake provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and hunting.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy Saylorville Lake for its excellent boating, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find walleye, wiper, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and northern pike. The paved Neal Smith Trail winds 24 miles from Des Moines to Big Creek State Park and connects the campgrounds on the east side of the lake. It is designated as a National Recreation Trail and is used for biking, hiking, jogging, walking and in-line skating.Facilities …
Location info
Amenities
Cherry Glen Campground, IA
Overview
Cherry Glen Campground is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley.The lake provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and hunting.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy Saylorville Lake for its excellent boating, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find walleye, wiper, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and northern pike.The paved Neal Smith Trail winds 24 miles from Des Moines to Big Creek State Park and connects the campgrounds on the east side of the lake. It is designated as a National Recreation Trail and is used for biking, hiking, jogging, walking and in-line skating.
Facilities
This large campground offers 125 …Location info
Amenities
Prairie Flower Recreation Area, IA
Overview
Prairie Flower Recreation Area is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley.The lake provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and hunting.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy Saylorville Lake for its excellent boating, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find walleye, wiper, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and northern pike.The paved Neal Smith Trail winds 24 miles from Des Moines to Big Creek State Park and connects the campgrounds on the east side of the lake. It is designated as a National Recreation Trail and is used for biking, hiking, jogging, walking and in-line skating.
Facilities
Prairie Flower is a …Location info
Amenities
Des Moines West KOA, IA
If you're looking for a quaint spot for RV camping near Des Moines, then look no further than Des Moines West KOA. When you park your motorhome rental here, you'll have access to lots of campground activities, including a swimming pool, a playground for kids to enjoy, and even a license-free fishing pond. There are also not one, but two dog parks, so make sure to bring your pet along to enjoy the Des Moines sunshine. If you get hungry, there's a Kamping Kitchen and snack bar on-site to keep you going.
Des Moines West KOA campers will have access to all their motorhome's needs. Each spacious gravel site is big rig-friendly with a max length of 75 feet, and …
Newton KOA, IA
Thinking of taking a trip to the great American Midwest? Well, where better to stay than Newton KOA located right in the heart of Iowa?
A small town with a lot of charm, Cedar Rapids.
RV camping at Newton KOA is great for some old-fashioned family fun; pull up in your camper rental and get ready to immediately feel at home. Surrounded by rolling countryside, this RV park boasts 70 campsites that are perfectly spread out to offer the perfect combination of quiet and …
Timberline Campground, IA
Sometimes you want to get away from the urban grind while still within a stone's throw of all the comforts and amenities of a metro area. If this is what you're after, search for an RV in Dallas County and take your rental RV to Timberline Campground, one of the many campgrounds in the greater Des Moines area. You'll be welcomed by shaded campsites, ample motorhome camping options, and an array of facilities to make camping in Waukee a highlight of your trip.
Whether you're looking for a full hookup site or an electric/water only site and access to a dump station, you'll find it here at Timberline Campground. The campground is proud of maintaining its restrooms to a high …
Rock Creek Campground, IA
If you're looking for year-round RV campgrounds in Iowa, you can't go wrong with camping at Rock Creek Campground in Rock Creek State Park. The park offers trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding in the summer along with snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter. There is a playground for the kids, a fishing pier, horseshoe pits, boat rentals, and a camp store for those items you may have left at home.
Rock Creek Campground campsites are available with 50 amp electrical hookups, and there are also non-electric options. Within the park, you can buy firewood, ice, and bait to use for fishing. From April through October there are shower facilities open on-site.
Hanging out at the RV …
Oak Park Campground, IA
If you're looking for a fun place to camp in Iowa, consider Oak Park Campground near Fort Dodge. This pet-friendly campground in Webster County, Iowa, has restrooms with showers, a playground for your kids, and campsites with electrical hookups. Once you've settled in, you can enjoy hiking and swimming, fishing, whitewater paddling, and other activities. There are lakes and state parks you can visit, and if the afternoon sun becomes too much, you can take in a few rounds of bowling.
For more city explorations, drive the Dayton camper rental 30 minutes north to Fort Dodge. Here you'll find several urban parks where you can take a stroll; one of them is on a small island on the Des …
Union Grove Campground, IA
Central Iowa has a lot to offer when it comes to fun and relaxing vacation destinations, and you’ll never need to worry about crowds or finding parking for your RV rental during your visit. A great camping option when you rent a camper near Marshalltown is the Union Grove Campground inside Union Grove State Park.
Sites at Union Grove Campground offer either full hookups and no hookups, depending on your preferred level of creature comforts. The campground also has restrooms, hot showers, and a dump station if you need it. Most campers come to enjoy the 110-acre Union Grove Lake; it’s an excellent location for swimming, fishing, paddling, or powerboating (there’s a boat ramp for easy access). Don’t have your …
Ledges Campground, IA
Step into the heart of Iowa when you go RV camping at Ledges Campground. Situated close to the Des Moines River and surrounded by the natural wonders of one of the most unique places in the state – Ledges State Park – it is just the place you need for the long-awaited escape. The campground is pet-friendly and offers amenities such as showers, restrooms, and a playground where you can have some fun with the young ones. There are several campsites for your rental RV, some of which have electric hookups, and you can also stay in a tent. Campers can access nature trails and enjoy aquatic activities on the river.
Travelers will be thrilled to find that nothing is …
Walnut Woods Campground, IA
Near the capital of Iowa, Walnut Woods Campground in Walnut Woods State Park offers a central and convenient location for exploring this Midwest state. Whether you want to fully immerse yourself in one pocket of Iowa or you want to explore everything that the Hawkeye State has to offer, the RV campground at Walnut Woods will set you up with what you need. At Walnut Woods, you have your choice of electric or full-service sites for your RV rental. You also have access to restroom facilities near the RV sites.
The woodlands of Walnut Woods will make you feel as though you are secluded and far removed from civilization. However, the campsites at Walnut Woods Campground are actually just a …
Riverview Park Campground, IA
Adjacent to the Iowa River, the Riverview Park Campground welcomes Marshalltown campers with a nice range of motorhome camping options that include full hookup sites for large RVs; electric-only sites with 50/30/20 amp service; and parking pads. Enjoy the cooling effect of mature trees, which also provide some privacy. Hot water and flush toilets are installed in the bathhouse, water can be accessed from two water hydrants, and a dump station is also available. With fire rings provided, building a crackling bonfire is easy.
For active campers, there are several options to get a generous dose of workout: There are tennis courts, a basketball court, and an 18-hole disc golf course. Kids will love the park's three playground areas, and …
