RV Camping Near Council Bluffs, IA, US: 12 Best RV Parks 2025

Looking to go camping near Council Bluffs, Iowa and prefer RV accommodations? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 355 available options accommodating RVs, you'll have plenty to choose from. Whether you're seeking a cozy spot by the river or a secluded spot in the woods, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with average prices starting at $60 per night and options as low as $5 per night, there's something for every budget. Don't just take our word for it - check out the top campsites with rave reviews: Horse Creek Adventures (255 reviews), Come Enjoy the Beauty (160 reviews), and Shepherd's Rest Goat Rescue (49 reviews). Plus, you'll find popular amenities like trash disposal, toilets, and pet-friendly sites, as well as activities such as snow sports, wind sports, and biking. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable RV camping experience!

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Top RV parks

Looking to go camping near Council Bluffs, Iowa and prefer RV accommodations? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 355 available options accommodating RVs, you'll have plenty to choose from. Whether you're seeking a cozy spot by the river or a secluded spot in the woods, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with average prices starting at $60 per night and options as low as $5 per night, there's something for every budget. Don't just take our word for it - check out the top campsites with rave reviews: Horse Creek Adventures (255 reviews), Come Enjoy the Beauty (160 reviews), and Shepherd's Rest Goat Rescue (49 reviews). Plus, you'll find popular amenities like trash disposal, toilets, and pet-friendly sites, as well as activities such as snow sports, wind sports, and biking. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable RV camping experience!

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1. BNR Acres Nebraska

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42mi from Council Bluffs · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Eagle, NE

Just 3.5 miles from Eagle or 8.5 miles from Lincoln, our camping site offers a perfect escape into nature, surrounded by towering trees and the gentle sounds of rustling leaves. This location is on a small hill on a gravel road, dust does come up from the road. The campsite features spacious areas suitable for tents allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural surroundings. Enjoy the convenience of access to clean water and fire pits for cozy evenings under the stars. Take time to explore the walking trails.

2. Omaha Campsite - ONE SITE ONLY

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26mi from Council Bluffs · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Ashland, NE

DO NOT DRIVE THRU CAMPGROUND My ONE and ONLY Hipcamp site is locate right at the entrance of this small property. All campers must be 35 feet or less in length and given the small size of the campground it's easiest if you arrive before dark. The entrance is on a curve so make sure you enter from the left hand side of the road and don't be afraid to roll thru a little grass to make sure you have plenty of room. Make a hard hairpin turn to the right and your campsite is straight ahead and like everything here, a pull-thru site. (Please see HIPCAMP main photo) This is a long-term campground but I keep this one spot up front for our traveling friends to enjoy as you move across the country as options can be limited. Enjoy your stay and if you're ever unsure about anything just give me a ring. Please make sure to arrive before dark. Small campground and quiet community with minimal lighting can make for a challenging and sometimes disorienting arrival if not careful.

3. Elkhorn Shores Campground

22mi from Council Bluffs · 49 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Waterloo, NE

Relax and recharge at this beautiful park next to the Elkhorn River! Elkhorn Shores offers you a home away from home in West Omaha. Experience the small town charm of Elkhorn, Ne with all the excitement of the city just minutes away. RV and Tent Sites nestled against the Elkhorn River, perfect for a weekend getaway or stay the whole season! Spend a day at the beach, try Tubing the River or catch a movie on the big screen under the stars! We can\u2019t wait to welcome you to The Shores! Discover the unique charm of Elkhorn Shores, a serene campground nestled alongside the picturesque Elkhorn River in West Omaha. This hidden gem offers a perfect blend of small-town tranquility and easy access to the vibrant city life, making it an ideal retreat for nature lovers and urban explorers alike. At Elkhorn Shores, you can choose from spacious RV and tent sites that provide a peaceful escape, whether you're planning a weekend getaway or an extended stay. Enjoy a day at the beach, where you can relax by the water or take part in exciting activities like tubing down the river. As the sun sets, gather with friends and family for a movie night under the stars on our big screen. With its stunning natural surroundings and a variety of outdoor activities, Elkhorn Shores is the perfect destination for those looking to unwind and recharge. We look forward to welcoming you to The Shores, where unforgettable memories await!

4. Two Old Hoes on Hippie Hill

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43mi from Council Bluffs · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Stanton, IA

Learn more about this land: You can camp, wander, head down the road to Viking Lake. Easy, relaxing and not too many rules. I don't do trash, unattended firepits or really loud gatherings past dusk. I love to camp but, this is our oasis. We also have outdoor dogs that help keep the coyotes and wildlife at bay. The means that they may bark at night.

5. The Fence-Post

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40mi from Council Bluffs · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · Little Sioux, IA

I am located to the West of Interstate 29 off exit 95 halfway between Omaha, Nebraska and Sioux City, Iowa. It is near where the Little Sioux River meets the Missouri River. There is river access with bank fishing and a boat ramp. The Loess Hills are nearby and the state forest. There are small lakes in the surrounding areas and Lewis and Clark parks with beautiful views.

6. Little Rivers Edge RV Park and Camp

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44mi from Council Bluffs · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · Syracuse, NE

*** 2025 Season Update *** As they have put new rock on the gravel road near the property, we are potentially looking at closing our season earlier than planned. This has covered up our previous dust control, which could make it more dusty than anticipated due to higher traffic for an early harvest this year. If you are still needing a place to stay but it looks to be unavailable up to November 1st, just send me a message and we can review options. I want to ensure a positive experience. - Devlin ****50/30/20 amp hookups at each RV Site. *** City life from Lincoln and Omaha can feel a little tight sometimes. Little Rivers Edge is a wonderful spacious campground for the perfect weekend getaway being only 30 minutes down the road. Just a mile outside of Syracuse gives you all the convenience of the town without any of the crowded feeling. So...light a fire and play in the river! We hope you enjoy our little piece of heaven and meet some friends along the way.

7. City Explorers' Stampede

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10mi from Council Bluffs · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · La Vista, NE

Welcome Adventurers', inner city adventures await you! We are centralized right in the heart of the city, close to many must-see attractions. Kayak (2 person) rental is available. Firepit, charcoal grill, and a telescope (by request) are available. Additional add-on services are offered if one should enjoy Reiki, card readings, and/or a homemade warm breakfast ($8-10 per depending on meal). Prebooking of additional add-on's are required before visit to accommodate your custom experience. Explore what Omaha has to offer!

8. Bartlett Shores RV Park

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24mi from Council Bluffs · 102 sites · RVs, Lodging · Bartlett, IA

Discover a one-of-a-kind RV park nestled along the picturesque banks of the Missouri River on the Iowa side, offering a serene escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. This unique campground features a seasonal riverside area that welcomes guests from May to October, providing an idyllic setting for relaxation and recreation. In addition to the seasonal options, our year-round campground is conveniently located within the levee, offering both short-term and monthly rental opportunities. This ensures that visitors can enjoy the beauty of the river and surrounding landscapes throughout the entire year. Guests can take advantage of nearby attractions, including scenic hiking trails, swimming holes, and various outdoor activities that cater to all ages. With local restaurants and shops just a short drive away, you’ll have everything you need for a memorable stay. Experience the perfect blend of nature and convenience at our beautiful RV park, where adventure awaits at every turn.

Camper favorites near Council Bluffs

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Two Old Hoes on Hippie Hill

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43mi from Council Bluffs · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Stanton, IA

Learn more about this land: You can camp, wander, head down the road to Viking Lake. Easy, relaxing and not too many rules. I don't do trash, unattended firepits or really loud gatherings past dusk. I love to camp but, this is our oasis. We also have outdoor dogs that help keep the coyotes and wildlife at bay. The means that they may bark at night.

The Fence-Post

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40mi from Council Bluffs · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · Little Sioux, IA

I am located to the West of Interstate 29 off exit 95 halfway between Omaha, Nebraska and Sioux City, Iowa. It is near where the Little Sioux River meets the Missouri River. There is river access with bank fishing and a boat ramp. The Loess Hills are nearby and the state forest. There are small lakes in the surrounding areas and Lewis and Clark parks with beautiful views.

Little Rivers Edge RV Park and Camp

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44mi from Council Bluffs · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · Syracuse, NE

*** 2025 Season Update *** As they have put new rock on the gravel road near the property, we are potentially looking at closing our season earlier than planned. This has covered up our previous dust control, which could make it more dusty than anticipated due to higher traffic for an early harvest this year. If you are still needing a place to stay but it looks to be unavailable up to November 1st, just send me a message and we can review options. I want to ensure a positive experience. - Devlin ****50/30/20 amp hookups at each RV Site. *** City life from Lincoln and Omaha can feel a little tight sometimes. Little Rivers Edge is a wonderful spacious campground for the perfect weekend getaway being only 30 minutes down the road. Just a mile outside of Syracuse gives you all the convenience of the town without any of the crowded feeling. So...light a fire and play in the river! We hope you enjoy our little piece of heaven and meet some friends along the way.

City Explorers' Stampede

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10mi from Council Bluffs · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · La Vista, NE

Welcome Adventurers', inner city adventures await you! We are centralized right in the heart of the city, close to many must-see attractions. Kayak (2 person) rental is available. Firepit, charcoal grill, and a telescope (by request) are available. Additional add-on services are offered if one should enjoy Reiki, card readings, and/or a homemade warm breakfast ($8-10 per depending on meal). Prebooking of additional add-on's are required before visit to accommodate your custom experience. Explore what Omaha has to offer!

Bartlett Shores RV Park

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24mi from Council Bluffs · 102 sites · RVs, Lodging · Bartlett, IA

Discover a one-of-a-kind RV park nestled along the picturesque banks of the Missouri River on the Iowa side, offering a serene escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. This unique campground features a seasonal riverside area that welcomes guests from May to October, providing an idyllic setting for relaxation and recreation. In addition to the seasonal options, our year-round campground is conveniently located within the levee, offering both short-term and monthly rental opportunities. This ensures that visitors can enjoy the beauty of the river and surrounding landscapes throughout the entire year. Guests can take advantage of nearby attractions, including scenic hiking trails, swimming holes, and various outdoor activities that cater to all ages. With local restaurants and shops just a short drive away, you’ll have everything you need for a memorable stay. Experience the perfect blend of nature and convenience at our beautiful RV park, where adventure awaits at every turn.

Public campgrounds near Council Bluffs

Lake Manawa Campground

2mi from Council Bluffs · 73 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Manawa State Park

Wilson Island Campground

19mi from Council Bluffs · 130 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wilson Island State Recreation Area

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Lakeside Campground

28mi from Council Bluffs · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in E.T. Mahoney State Park

Mature trees are abundant in Mahoney. Enjoy the small lake at Little Creek. Fishing and paddle boats are available here. Check the Marina hours for paddle boat rentals.

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Little Creek Campground

28mi from Council Bluffs · 43 sites · Tents, RVs · in E.T. Mahoney State Park

Waubonsie Campground

39mi from Council Bluffs · 86 sites · Tents, RVs · in Waubonsie State Park

Prairie Rose West Campground

41mi from Council Bluffs · 34 sites · Tents, RVs · in Prairie Rose State Park

Prairie Rose East Campground

41mi from Council Bluffs · 61 sites · Tents, RVs · in Prairie Rose State Park

Viking Lake Campground

46mi from Council Bluffs · 107 sites · Tents, RVs · in Viking Lake State Park

Stories from the community

Deann

October 2025

33 ft fifth wheel

With pets

1 night at Omaha Campsite - ONE SITE ONLY

We enjoyed a quiet night in a beautiful country setting. The host Corey was very hospitable and welcoming. The site and grounds are very well kept. I’m glad we found this site passing through. I definitely recommend stopping in if you get the chance.

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Erin

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to BNR Acres Nebraska

Perfect spot for tent camping! The site was peaceful, private, and well-kept with plenty of flat ground for our tent and scenic walking trails. Brenda was friendly and responsive, and everything was exactly as described. Her son’s loaded us up with fire wood, too!

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Leslie

October 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at The Fence-Post

I stayed at the Fence Post in October, after water was shut off for the winter. HOWEVER, when I made the reservation, the host was very quick to tell me this… so I was prepared! Kathy was great about giving instructions to get to the spot (make sure you don’t come in too close to the building!), and how to leave if backing up was a problem. The area behind me was very spacious so it was “easy” to back out and drive out! ( I say “easy,” because I’m new at travel trailering and backing up isn’t ever really easy for me - yet!!). I was very pleased with how level it was - from a picture I had seen, I didn’t expect that! Woo hoo! Lots of green space available to walk the dogs. This was a one-night stay - just passing through. I noted that others discussed traffic noise. It is true, it is not too far off the road BUT, I didn’t hear a thing (& I didn’t have tv or music on!!)! I am happy to recommend it to other hipcampers! Thanks Kathy… and I hope you have a great winter!

Celina

October 2025

17 ft campervan

3 nights at Little Rivers Edge RV Park and Camp

Beautiful stay! If you want gorgeous sunsets this is the place to go! Devlin was flexible and easy to get a hold of! On hipcamp the bathroom is always something I'm curious about 🤣 so here's the info- it was one porta potty for the whole place. There are quite a few sites and a good portion of them were full (even on a week night) so you ended up sharing with a lot of people. There was no toilet paper, but I never messaged Devlin to let him know so that was not his fault, sharing with that many people means there's a high chance of no to so being your own. You should also bring your own hand sanitizer as there isn't any. They had some pretty walking trails down to a river. The river seemed low so it wasn't much to look at. The stay was near a gravel road and large trucks seem to barrel down the road so if it's dry you get a whole wave of dust blowing off the road so the best campsites are going to be the ones further back off the road. I can't remember if the map has the road on it but we were in site 6 and it was on the backside away from the road for reference. All in all a good stay, nothing crazy exciting but the lots were level and mowed and the host was clear and responsive, really what more can you ask for?

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Elizabeth

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to BNR Acres Nebraska

Nice quiet location. We enjoyed a nice bonfire, relaxed looking at the stars and slept well listening to the nature sounds!

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Scott

September 2025

16 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Omaha Campsite - ONE SITE ONLY

It was a very short stay and I got there late and left early, but the host was very understanding of my late arrival. The night sky was awesome. I loved hearing the coyotes. My dog didnt so much.

Joe and Lisa

September 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Little Rivers Edge RV Park and Camp

Great site for a quick overnight or a long weekend! Clean, organized and quiet. Devlin was responsive and supportive before and during my stay. Enjoyable stay!

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Gladys

September 2025

32 ft fifth wheel

Weekend Trip to Little Rivers Edge RV Park and Camp

This is my 2nd Hipcamp experience and once again very favorable. Devlin provided quick response to my few questions. We would not have found this jewel without being on Hipcamp. Spaces are spaced a bit more than most RV Parks. Had I read the descriptive I would have realized there was water for RV's at the entry, good electrical connection. Love the location, dark sky and quiet. If you enjoy gravel bicycling, plan to spend a few days in this area.

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Samantha

September 2025

26 ft fifth wheel

Weekend Trip to Bartlett Shores RV Park

Super easy virtual check in. Easy to locate and spacious lot

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Bonnie

September 2025

30 ft fifth wheel

With pets

1 night at Omaha Campsite - ONE SITE ONLY

They were very helpful and friendly. Only stayed one night, we had no issues!

Paul

September 2025

15 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Little Rivers Edge RV Park and Camp

Very responsive host. Very clean and spacious area. We loved it! Perfect little place to waste a day or two 🙂

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Diego

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Omaha Campsite - ONE SITE ONLY

Overall it was a good experience. There was the river so close and a very secluded area. This was just a layover stop for 2 nights to recharge. One thing to note is the trains are loud that go through there, but I was too tired to care much

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Mary

September 2025

24 ft Class B

With pets

1 night at Little Rivers Edge RV Park and Camp

Devlin’s site is clean, quiet, and cozy. He let us check in late and was very communicative about our stay. I would highly recommend this spot if you’re passing through the Lincoln area.

Lottie

August 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at BNR Acres Nebraska

It was exactly what new needed. We were traveling to CO and needed a place to sleep along the way. It was quite. It looked like other ppl were living or traveling too. But not one bothered us. It is on an unpaved road, just fyi.

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Todd

August 2025

26 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Little Rivers Edge RV Park and Camp

Great little campground for relaxation or just passing through. Wide open spaces, path to rivers edge, spacious sites, fire rings, nice picnic tables, community fire pit, and white rock. Water fill available in 2 locations, and a porta potty. No dump station. The host was friendly and stopped by to chat. Firewood also available upon request at standard pricing.

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Julie

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Little Rivers Edge RV Park and Camp

Stopped here on my way out to Utah and so glad i did! Quiet, spacious, beautiful, easy. Im looking forward to coming back on my way home!

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Michael

August 2025

27 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Little Rivers Edge RV Park and Camp

Clean site. Quiet. Young trees so no shade, yet.

Sharon

August 2025

30 ft pop-up camper

With kids

1 night at The Fence-Post

I Was here for a quick overnight while driving through town. It’s right off the interstate and easy to find. The property was well cared for and bathroom was clean. Kathy was very responsive and the directions for parking and hooking up were clear.

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Cassandra

July 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Omaha Campsite - ONE SITE ONLY

The spot was level and easy to access and Corey was incredibly kind and a great host. Area was safe also. We will be back and definitely recommend!

Kelcie

July 2025

24 ft campervan

1 night at The Fence-Post

The Fence Post is conveniently located right off highway 29. It was a perfect spot to post up for the night on my journey across the US. There is a nice field right in front of the parking spot. A few reviews mention highway noise. You can hear it but it didn’t feel bothersome and with a fan on, I couldn’t hear it at all. I would stay here again!