Iowa is known for its cornfields, vast farmlands, and broad horizons. The state is bordered on the east by the Mississippi River and the west by the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers. Over eons, the floods of these great streams produced an incredibly fertile plain interrupted here and there by rolling hills. Warm in the summer and filled with beautiful ice structures in the winter, Iowa is a lovely place to use an RV to travel and camp in luxury RV campgrounds. Modern luxury campgrounds in Iowa often provide premium amenities, such as hot showers, plumbed restrooms, WiFi, swimming pools, rec halls, and much more. Look toward this list of campgrounds when looking for where to find luxury RV camping in Iowa.
Luxury RV Parks in Iowa
Interstate RV Park
Interstate RV Park sits in Davenport, Iowa, on the shores of the Mississippi River. The park provides 56 big-rig “all-weather” sites offering full hookups and pull-through capability. An escort leads new guests to their site, assists with the hookup process, and ensures full Wi-Fi connections. Other amenities include restrooms with flush toilets, hot showers, a laundry facility, a self-service RV wash station, and a camp store that provides groceries and RV supplies. Recreational facilities in the park include a swimming pool, a rec hall with a game room, a horseshoe pit, and a playground.
Timberline Campground
Located in western Iowa, a few miles west of Des Moines in the outskirts of Waukee, Timberline Campground provides 153 RV campsites, 115 of which offer full hookups. An escort assists visitors in navigating the “all-weather” road to their campsite and then helps set up and level the RV while ensuring that hookups are complete and that there is a full Wi-Fi connection. Other amenities include community restrooms, hot showers, a laundry facility, a self-service RV wash, and metered LP gas. There’s also a camp store that supplies groceries, RV supplies, firewood, on-site RV service, and ice. Exciting recreational facilities include a recreation hall with a game room, a swimming pool, a bounce pillow, and a playground.
Lazy Acres RV Park
Lazy Acres RV Park is situated on the outskirts of Urbana, just 23 miles north of Cedar Rapids in eastern Iowa. The park’s 76 all-weather RV campsites accommodate RVs of any size, with pull-through sites up to 120 feet in length and back-ins that are 80 feet long. An escort to the site is provided that points out locations where campers can purchase metered LP gas, firewood, ice, and RV supplies. A dump station, laundry facility, and self-service RV wash lie inside the park. Attractive facilities that add value to a guest’s visit include a heated swimming pool, a fishing pond with a pier and a boat ramp, a mini-golf course, a putting green, a playground, and a rec hall with pool tables and a game room.
On-Ur-Wa RV Park
Located in Onawa on the Big Sioux River, just 40 miles south of Sioux Falls, On-Ur-Wa RV Park offers 44 full-hookup RV campsites with 50-amp service. The park provides an escort to usher guests to their site and help with leveling and hooking up to the services, including the excellent WiFi. Guests are welcome to use the restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities. A camp store provides firewood, ice, RV supplies, and metered LP gas. A rec hall with pool tables and a game room provide extra excitement.
Hickory Haven Campground
An excellent site for luxury camping in Iowa, Hickory Haven Campground is located in Keokuk, the southernmost city in Iowa. Situated between the Des Moines and Mississippi rivers, this campground sits near excellent fishing and boating opportunities for guests who use one of its 29 RV campsites, 23 of which are pull-throughs. The sites offer full hookups with 30- and 50-amp service, fire rings, and excellent Wi-Fi service. Campground staff escort guests to their site, assist with leveling, and help with hooking to the site’s services. A laundry facility and self-service RV wash are available inside the park, as well as a camp store that provides RV supplies, groceries, firewood, ice, and metered LP gas.
Where to Luxury Camp in Iowa
Many luxury RV campgrounds in Iowa sit next to cities, rivers, lakes, and streams covering much of the state. Though Iowa has a reputation as a low-lying state, high grounds are sprinkled throughout the region. The most popular luxury RV parks in Iowa lie along the rivers that mark its east and west borders — the Mississippi River, Big Sioux River, and Missouri River. However, many places in the state provide outstanding camping experiences in areas from which to explore the state’s interior.
Luxury RV Camping in Iowa
When planning a luxury camping Iowa trip, think of a state where small communities tell you more than large urban areas. Huge cornfields, rolling hills, vast horizons, and quaint weathered barns and silos cover much of the state. Take the time to visit the restaurants and shops in the small communities peppered throughout this countryside, and you’ll discover laughter, smiles, and friendliness.
During your planning and packing, remember those items you will need on the road. Store items such as pots and pans, sunblock, medicines, clothing, linens, pillows, dishes, and insect repellent in convenient places inside your RV. To ensure you have everything you will need, check out our blog on luxury camping before you leave for a vacation.
Visiting a luxury RV park is a way to go beyond your typical camping trip. These sites have beautiful amenities, some of which include tennis and basketball courts, spas and fitness centers, golf courses, upscale bathrooms, and much more. Expect fun events and comfortable accommodations that make your vacation feel luxurious and special. Rent a beautifully maintained, peer-owned RV from RVshare and enjoy one of these exclusive resorts.
