4.7
365 5-Star Reviews

River Oaks RV Park near Carlisle, IA

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365 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
365 5-Star Reviews
Minutes Away

River Oaks is located about 14 minutes away from Carlisle, IA and all it has to offer.

Make it Monthly

Settle in and stay awhile. Our monthly sites give you room to relax with the best value for extended stays.

Loved By Guests

Come visit us and see why 442 people gave River Oaks a five star review.

River Oaks RV Park near Carlisle, IA

When you're weighing RV parks near Carlisle, Iowa, River Oaks RV Park sits about 15 minutes away in Hartford, right along the river. That means you get a calm, tucked-away spot with room to breathe while still being close enough to run into Carlisle for groceries, dinner, or a quick errand. The grounds stay well kept, the sites are level, and the whole place feels welcoming from the moment you pull in.

Full hookup sites here are roomy and paved, so setup is easy whether you're staying a night, a week, or the whole season. The bathhouse is fresh and clean with big showers, and there's laundry on site plus free WiFi to keep you connected. Fill up on ice and firewood, let the kids run at the playground, or drop a line at the stocked fishing pond. Cabins and primitive campsites round out the options, so there's a fit for every kind of trip.

Guests who come looking for RV parks near Carlisle tend to remember the friendly hosts and the quiet riverside setting most of all. Derek, Tina, and the folks who stay season after season make it feel like home. Open year-round for all ages, River Oaks gives you a comfortable, convenient base for exploring Carlisle and the greater Des Moines area at fair rates.

Minutes Away

River Oaks is located about 14 minutes away from Carlisle, IA and all it has to offer.

Make it Monthly

Settle in and stay awhile. Our monthly sites give you room to relax with the best value for extended stays.

Loved By Guests

Come visit us and see why 365 people gave River Oaks a five star review.

Amenities For Every Stay

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 442 reviews
devon wilmington
5 days 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
6 days 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
7 days ago

Great place to stay . Friendly, management is great

Robert Angelocci
1 week ago

Very nice, quiet RV park.

Elizabeth Stahl
1 week ago

Nice quiet rv campground with large shaded sites and full hook ups. Price was reasonable. Events held some weekends for entertainment. Management was very nice.

Shelly Hilgers
2 weeks ago

Great pull theough sites . Spacious. Family and pet friendly. Great views of dsm river. Close to indianola and dsm.

Chad Carmicheal
3 weeks ago

Nice RV park plenty of shade and newer clean bathroom and showers.

Martha
3 weeks ago

Very nice, clean, and spacious RV park. The owners were great to work with and made sure our stay was great. .

Ann Wales
4 weeks ago

When we made the reservation, she recommended spot 36. It was the most beautiful site we have ever seen. The trees were fully grown with lots of shade. We were right next to a beautiful overlook of the Des Moines River with 4 comfy chairs. The park was peaceful and a nice place to walk the dogs. I do recommend that you pack bug spray as the mosquitoes were fierce and plentiful.

Alison Silas
1 month ago

We absolutely loved staying at Derek and Tina’s A-frame. From the moment we arrived, we felt comfortable and at home—even traveling with our toddlers. The space had everything we needed and more. It’s truly a beautiful place, and you can tell how much care goes into keeping it clean and well-maintained. We made such special memories here and will definitely be making our way back again. Highly recommend!

What's Included With Your Stay

  • 30/50 amp electric, water, and septic hookups.
  • Pull-through and back-in sites available.
  • Fire ring and picnic table at every site.
  • Clean and modern bathhouse.
  • Free high-speed Wi-Fi.
  • Laundry facilities on site.

Daily Rate From

$30 /night

Weekly Rate From

$385 /week

Monthly Rate From

$795 /month
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