RV Camping Near West Bend, IA, US: 12 Best RV Parks 2026

Set up your RV in West Bend and get right to the heart of Iowa’s rolling farmland and quiet rivers. With over 540 RV sites around town—some tucked along the riverbank, others near open fields—you can find a site for just about any rig size. Most spots offer electricity hook-ups, water, and easy access for big rigs, so you won’t waste time wrestling with connections. The average site runs $40 a night, though you can snag a spot for as little as $25. travelers come here for swimming, fishing, and hiking; jump in the river, cast a line, or stretch your legs on local trails. Want tried-and-true spots? Check out Secluded riverside ranch (31 reviews), Lutheran Lakeside Camp (19 reviews), or Roeder Acerage (2 reviews). If you need room for your slide-outs or want a spot close to the water, you’ll find plenty of choices. West Bend keeps things straightforward: easy access, laid-back hosts, and just enough space to feel like you’ve got the place to yourself.

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Set up your RV in West Bend and get right to the heart of Iowa’s rolling farmland and quiet rivers. With over 540 RV sites around town—some tucked along the riverbank, others near open fields—you can find a site for just about any rig size. Most spots offer electricity hook-ups, water, and easy access for big rigs, so you won’t waste time wrestling with connections. The average site runs $40 a night, though you can snag a spot for as little as $25. travelers come here for swimming, fishing, and hiking; jump in the river, cast a line, or stretch your legs on local trails. Want tried-and-true spots? Check out Secluded riverside ranch (31 reviews), Lutheran Lakeside Camp (19 reviews), or Roeder Acerage (2 reviews). If you need room for your slide-outs or want a spot close to the water, you’ll find plenty of choices. West Bend keeps things straightforward: easy access, laid-back hosts, and just enough space to feel like you’ve got the place to yourself.

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1. Secluded riverside ranch

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30mi from West Bend · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Goldfield, IA

This property encompasses 15 acres featuring a mile of mowed trails that weave through wildflower prairies, along a meandering creek, peaceful woods along the river, and a 501(c)(3) animal rescue providing sanctuary to goats, a llama, a miniature cow, an ostrich and more! The perfect place to unwind, unplug, and connect with nature in a private setting, not on a gravel pad at a treeless, overcrowded campground.

2. Lutheran Lakeside Camp

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45mi from West Bend · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · Spirit Lake, IA

Our mission is to be a place of belonging for all people to find joy and purpose in God's creation. We have a beautiful property with lots of activities and amenities to offer and we want to share it with as many people as possible. All the income we receive through campers and guests goes towards Camp for ALL Kids, where we allow foster children to attend camp at no cost. Learn more about this land:Park your RV and enjoy WiFi, endless activities onsite as well as peace and serenity while only being a few miles from the Okoboji excitement. Back in, hook up to 30 or 50 amp, Dump Station, short walk or drive to the waterfront. All guests get a picnic table and fire ring. Enjoy 3.5 miles of trails, basketball, sand volleyball, gaga ball, human foosball, 9 square, soccer filed, playground, and open fields.

3. Silver Lake Camp Sweet Camp

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23mi from West Bend · 1 site · RV · Ayrshire, IA

Come be our guest on Silver Lake near Ayrshire, IA. Our back-in camp site has full electric, water (Iowa Lakes Rural Water treated), and sewer hook ups. Relax, and enjoy fishing from our dock (don’t forget your poles and bait!), a picnic under our willow tree, listening to the birds sing, a peaceful cup of coffee, a walk on a country road, a delicious campfire meal, or sitting in our wildflower patch. Silver Lake is a quiet, shallow lake and is perfect for kayaking or playing in the water on a warm day. Bring your own, or rent ours. We have 2 kayaks and 2 stand-up paddle boards that can be rented for $25 each/day.

4. Dolliver Memorial State Park

24 sites · Lehigh, Iowa

Discover the rugged beauty of Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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5. Brushy Creek State Recreation Area

252 sites · Lehigh, Iowa

Discover the rugged beauty of Brushy Creek State Recreation Area.

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6. The Pavilion at Walking Eagle Marsh

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47mi from West Bend · 1 site · Tent, RV · Forest City, IA

Welcome to The Pavillion at Walking Eagle Marsh! This acreage is a quiet, private oasis just outside of Forest City. We offer 30 and 50amp hookups, and tents can be placed almost anywhere within the mowed areas surrounding the water. There is no water or sewer at this location, but potable water may be filled at our home just 1/2 mile down the road, or in Forest City. The Pond also has a cedar pavilion with picnic seating for 16!! Catch and release fishing is allowed, and the fire pit is perfect for campfire stories and roasting marshmallows! Multiple nature trails are available to explore within our 200 acre extended property, with prior notice please. Local attractions include Pilot Knob State park just down the road to the East, and Bear Creek Golf course to the west. We are avid RV’ers, and have enjoyed camping for over 15 years! We can’t wait to host you!

7. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort: Delaware Beaches

1033mi from West Bend · 12 sites · Lincoln , DE

Discover the unique charm of the Jellystone Park™ campground in Milford, Delaware, where discerning RV campers find an exceptional blend of upscale amenities and family-friendly activities. Nestled just minutes away from the stunning Atlantic Ocean and the serene Delaware Bay beaches, this park is an ideal destination for those seeking both relaxation and adventure. Opened in 2009, Delaware Beaches Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort offers a wealth of recreational opportunities for guests of all ages. Enjoy a refreshing swim in our inviting pool, participate in engaging activities, or simply unwind in a peaceful environment. With beloved characters like Yogi Bear™ and Boo Boo™ around, families can create unforgettable memories while indulging in good, clean, healthy fun. In addition to our extensive recreational facilities, we provide a variety of amenities to enhance your stay. Guests can savor delicious snacks at our Snack Bar, gather in our Group Meeting Room, or browse unique items at our Gift Shop/Souvenirs. For added enjoyment, we offer Picnic Table Umbrella Rentals, Building Blox, Hopscotch, an Outdoor Theatre, and an Arcade. With so much to explore, Delaware Beaches Jellystone Park™ is the perfect spot for your next vacation adventure.

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8. Emerson Bay State Recreation Area

82 sites · West Okoboji, Iowa

Emerson Bay State Recreation Area: A Lakeside Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts.

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9. Gull Point State Park

112 sites · Wahpeton, Iowa

Discover the Serene Beauty of Gull Point State Park.

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10. Pilot Knob State Park

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60 sites · Forest City, Iowa

Pilot Knob State Park is a go-to for seasoned campers.

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Public campgrounds near West Bend

Dolliver Campground

44mi from West Bend · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in Dolliver Memorial State Park

Beach Campground

46mi from West Bend · 252 sites · Tents, RVs · in Brushy Creek State Recreation Area

Emerson Bay Campground

46mi from West Bend · 82 sites · Tents, RVs · in Emerson Bay State Recreation Area

Gull Point Campground

46mi from West Bend · 112 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gull Point State Park

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Pilot Knob Campground

49mi from West Bend · 60 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pilot Knob State Park

Stories from the community

Edward

October 2025

30 ft Class A

With pets

5 nights at The Pavilion at Walking Eagle Marsh

Had the best stay here at Walking Eagle Pond. Very peaceful and quiet. The hosts were nice and even let us pick some apples of their apple tree and we made the best homemade apple turnovers!

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Hans

October 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Secluded riverside ranch

Very friendly hosts, cool property with lots of walking trails and cute animals

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Blake

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Pavilion at Walking Eagle Marsh

Shannon has a great little spot on offer. We took our twin toddler two year olds camping for the first time at this location and it was perfect well groomed grass with organic apple trees and a brand new pavilion made our evening very comfortable. There’s also a fire pit and we were able to roast s’mores.

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Larry

August 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Silver Lake Camp Sweet Camp

This was our first Hipcamp experience..and was it awesome!! Everything was so well cared for. All our needs were met and then some!! We loved sitting on the dock watching the boaters, found a great spot just down the road to put in our kayaks. Having firewood there was awesome! The patio by the Lake was so well laid out it was easy to enjoy the Lake!! We will be back for sure! Thanks for the great weekend!!

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Greg

August 2025

42 ft fifth wheel

With pets

Weekend Trip to Silver Lake Camp Sweet Camp

Peaceful area, lots of area for yard activities if your bringing kids bring your yard activities as well. Will definitely plan on staying here in the future.

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Jennifer

July 2025

29 ft Class C

6 nights at Silver Lake Camp Sweet Camp

We loved staying at Mary's RV site on Silver Lake! Beautiful view of the lake and the best part is so private and secluded being the only hook up site on the property!!! Full hook-ups for RV was a big bonus. A wonderful and beautiful spot and so quiet, relaxing and a peaceful place. Mary was a great host and took good care of us checking in on us and making sure we were safe and she responded super quick anytime we had questions. Thank you Mary love your camp site, we will be back!!!

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Nick

July 2025

35 ft Class B

With kids

1 night at Silver Lake Camp Sweet Camp

Very nice place, the entire property was very well kept and clean. Great views, and super quite.

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Terry

July 2025

22 ft travel trailer

1 night at Secluded riverside ranch

We enjoyed the camp site, the welcoming host and meeting the well cared for rescue animals! Easy to find location, would certainly stay again.

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Kim

June 2025

35 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Silver Lake Camp Sweet Camp

We enjoyed the beautiful setting on Silver Lake. With multiple areas to explore and relax like a stroll around the wild flower patch, sitting in the dock chairs, and enjoying the lake view from the shade of the patio swing on the lakeside patio, it's a great place to decompress. Unfortunately, the heat and humidity kept us from enjoying the picnic table in the wild flowers, a nap under the willow tree, the kayaks on the lake, or an evening campfire. But that's a "me problem" as I don't do well in that weather. For us, Campsite 1 at Silver Lake Camp Sweet Camp was a great place to get to know our new-to-us Class C motorhome with the use of full hookups, the birds outside our windows, and the lake a leisurely stroll away. Thank you Mary and Eric for sharing your little piece of the world!

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Tammie

June 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Silver Lake Camp Sweet Camp

Private camping spot with access to small lake. Nice dock-we loved the dock/fishing chairs. Quiet area, Long lot, Mature trees(some with Swings). Hilly but grass is soft and well groomed/landscaped. Fire pit area is perfect for cooking/campfire needs with chairs provided. Full hook-ups worked well. Would recommend.

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Rob

June 2025

14 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Secluded riverside ranch

Tyler was a great host and the site was just what I was looking for! A peaceful place for a getaway complete with a Noah’s Ark full of animals!!

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Tyrsa

June 2025

29 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Secluded riverside ranch

We had a great stay at Lazy J's! It was very peaceful and nice to be close to so many different animals. Our kids and dogs loved spending time here and being out in nature. We will definitely be back again sometime!

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Katie

May 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Secluded riverside ranch

Great lil find! The house is secluded so no busy roads or highway lights. Tyler was friendly and accommodating with my late arrival. The animals were the sweetest and the cows just stared at me haha! They've got a cat who followed me on my morning walk - super cute! Would recommend to anyone!