4.7
372 5-Star Reviews

River Oaks RV Park

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372 5-Star Reviews
103 Sites
“Great quiet campground with spacious spots, well maintained pavement in the campground and very clean shower house.”“The sites were beautiful, spacious, and perfectly level.”“Management was extremely helpful, courteous and kind.”“It is a great place to stay 1 day or all season.”“The River Oaks Resort is a nice well kept, quiet and spacious campground!”“Great quiet campground with spacious spots, well maintained pavement in the campground and very clean shower house.”“The sites were beautiful, spacious, and perfectly level.”“Management was extremely helpful, courteous and kind.”“It is a great place to stay 1 day or all season.”“The River Oaks Resort is a nice well kept, quiet and spacious campground!”“Great quiet campground with spacious spots, well maintained pavement in the campground and very clean shower house.”“The sites were beautiful, spacious, and perfectly level.”“Management was extremely helpful, courteous and kind.”“It is a great place to stay 1 day or all season.”“The River Oaks Resort is a nice well kept, quiet and spacious campground!”“Great quiet campground with spacious spots, well maintained pavement in the campground and very clean shower house.”“The sites were beautiful, spacious, and perfectly level.”“Management was extremely helpful, courteous and kind.”“It is a great place to stay 1 day or all season.”“The River Oaks Resort is a nice well kept, quiet and spacious campground!”“Great quiet campground with spacious spots, well maintained pavement in the campground and very clean shower house.”“The sites were beautiful, spacious, and perfectly level.”“Management was extremely helpful, courteous and kind.”“It is a great place to stay 1 day or all season.”
4.7
372 5-Star Reviews

River Oaks RV Park near Des Moines, IA

Welcome to River Oaks RV Park, nestled along the scenic Des Moines River in the heart of beautiful central Iowa. Open year-round, River Oaks is proud to be one of the premier RV parks near Des Moines, Iowa, offering guests the perfect blend of relaxation, recreation, and natural beauty. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape, an extended camping trip, or searching for a long-term RV park near Des Moines, River Oaks RV Park provides a peaceful setting where you can unwind and reconnect with nature.

Spend your days exploring miles of wooded hiking and biking trails that wind through the property, offering breathtaking views and a serene outdoor experience for guests of all ages. Throughout the park, you’ll find mature hardwood trees that provide shade and privacy, along with spacious RV sites designed to accommodate a variety of camping styles. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy our one-acre stocked fishing pond or cast a line directly into the Des Moines River for a relaxing afternoon by the water.

Amenities

Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't

Fishing

Fishing

Clubhouse

Clubhouse

Playground

Playground

Biking

Biking

Hiking Trails

Hiking Trails

High-Speed Wi-Fi

High-Speed Wi-Fi

Laundry Facilities

Laundry Facilities

Showers and Bathrooms

Showers and Bathrooms

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What Our Guests Are Saying

4.7
Based on 451 reviews
Theresa Solomon
5 days ago

Our site was wonderful. Lots of shade and grass. Clean laundry and bathrooms. Quite a few long term campers but clean areas. Staff was super helpful and kind. Would stay here again.

Dan Sherer
1 week ago

Very nice RV park. Lots of trees, lake. Very nice bath house. Would highly recommend this place.

Lynn Leonard
2 weeks ago

We camped at River Oaks for 4 nights and it was amazing! The sites were beautiful, bathrooms were clean and everyone was helpful and friendly.

Craig Bowen
2 weeks ago

Didn’t need any service- if you’re looking for a nicely shaded area away from any large city this is the place 😁

C L
2 weeks ago

Beautiful, quiet rv park with big lots. Very clean private restrooms and showers. Nice gameroom with free video games, tables and chairs for playing board / card games. Laundry facilities. We stay at River Oaks when we attend the Iowa State Fair so it isn't too far away. Wifi is pretty slow but we use phone hotspot (Verizon) and the signal is strong. The campground is a bit off the beaten path – about 3 miles down a well maintained wide gravel road. Your rv / vehicle will get dusty but that's typical for Iowa. We will definitely return.

Richard Fritz
3 weeks ago

The RV sites are thought out well, with lots of space between them, views, and shade trees. Wifi was fast and worked very well, and we felt it was a value, price-wise. Easy website to book. The road leading to the site is rock for several miles, and needs more rock and some work for wash-board areas, but taking it slow worked well, even during heavy rains and thunderstorms. Some of the RV sites weren’t exactly level, but not too bad. This place is a hidden gem.

Mardi Gray
3 weeks ago

We stayed in the Chicory A Frame cabin. It was beautiful!! 😍 Very new and clean and well stocked with the basics. Definitely recommend River Oaks. Thank you for the beautiful cabin. We’ll definitely be back!!

devon wilmington
4 weeks ago

I loved thisxplace so serene and very clean and nice facilities and laundry room. The staff was extremely kind gave us fresh iowa corn ,tomatoes and jalapenos. It was peaceful and we ate fresh garden food every nogjt. This place os a win

Thomas Dockstader
4 weeks ago

This is a hidden gem, off the beaten path. It is secluded, quiet and the rv spots have a lot of room between them. A beautiful location and really well maintained. The staff is friendly and helpful. If we are back in IA, we’ll make a point of staying there.

Don Fosnight
4 weeks ago

Great place to stay . Friendly, management is great

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