4.7
355 5-Star Reviews

River Oaks RV Park near Des Moines, IA

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355 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
355 5-Star Reviews
Minutes Away

River Oaks is located about 35 minutes away from Des Moines, 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 430 people gave River Oaks a five star review.

River Oaks RV Park near Des Moines, IA

When you're weighing RV parks near Des Moines, Iowa, River Oaks gives you a peaceful spot on the river that still keeps the city within easy reach. We're tucked into the countryside outside Hartford, so you get quiet mornings and open views, then a quick trip into town for restaurants, groceries, and fuel. Downtown Des Moines sits about half an hour away, which makes day trips simple.

The grounds here are kept tidy and green, and the sites are level, roomy, and paved with full hookups ready to go. The bathhouse is new, with big showers and laundry machines close by. You'll also find WiFi, ice, and firewood on hand, plus a stocked fishing pond, a playground, and a trail down to the marsh that guests really enjoy walking. Tina, Eric, and the folks who stay season after season have a way of making everyone feel right at home.

Whether you're passing through or settling in for a longer visit to family in the area, our location is one of the more welcoming RV parks near Des Moines, Iowa. We offer nightly, weekly, seasonal, and longer stays, along with an A-frame cabin and primitive campsites. Book your site and enjoy an easy, comfortable stay close to the city yet far enough out to relax.

Minutes Away

River Oaks is located about 35 minutes away from Des Moines, 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 355 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 430 reviews
Ann Wales
2 days 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
6 days 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!

Jinel Morris
6 days ago

This camp ground is one of the more beautiful, well maintained, peaceful campgrounds I’ve been to. The residents are so helpful and friendly and Tina is an amazing hostess. Throughout the summer there are planned activities for everyone to enjoy like live music, trivia, food trucks, bouncy houses for the kids, and Thirsty Thursday to name a few. I enjoy visiting and spending the weekend! The only draw back is the 3 miles of gravel to get there but that is small potatoes.

Walter Labrie
2 weeks ago

A quiet and cozy place. Owner was way nice and cheerful. Only stayed one night but it was enjoyable.

Tom Hendricks
2 weeks ago

Great secluded area right on the river. Very clean and well maintained. I highly recommend staying here.

Mardee Ciresi
3 weeks ago

Hands down one of my favorite stays! The sites are super comfortable and roomy. Tina and Eric were helpful and very nice! The seasonal and permanent residents that are there make you feel right at home! Shout out to Susie, Matt, Wendy, Bill, Reilly & Zach for a great happy hour! 😎 The only thing that wasn’t perfect is the road to get there but slow and steady and all is good. Also there is no camp store but they do provide firewood and ice. Thanks River Oaks! Hope to see you again when coming through.

pat abele
3 weeks ago

Beautiful place, I can’t say that enough ! ! Great people. We will be back. Actually stayed an extra night because it was lovely

Kathy Christ
3 weeks ago

The RV park was very nice, new rest room with big showers and laundry. The park is paved but the road in is 2 miles of dirt and stone not the greatest for the motorcycle we used to travel around the area.

Renae Henning
4 weeks ago

This was a lovely place! Manicured grounds. Level sites. Full hookup. Excellent bath house. Even tho we we were full hook up my hubby isn't found of the 30 sec hot water in the RV. He's a bath house user wherever we go. For use the location was a little out of the way because we were in Des Moines for a wedding weekend, but that's not a bad thing perse. The camp was spaced out nicely. So much good about River Oaks RV Park.

Jana Pernula
4 weeks ago

Gave 4 stars for location due to about 2.5 miles down dirt road to get there. Otherwise, not more than 15-20 minutes to get to places to eat, grocery shop, gas up.

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

Directions from Des Moines, IA

35 min Drive Time
21 miles From Des Moines, IA

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