River Valley Campground

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Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Wadena, IA
  • Pikes Peak State Park
  • Brush Creek Canyon State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Backbone State Park
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Wadena

With a stay at this campground in Wadena, you'll be on a lake, and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Volga River State Recreation Area and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Brush Creek Canyon State Park. .This campground is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Echo Valley State Park and 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Glovers Creek Fish & Wildlife Area.

What's nearby

  • Brush Creek Canyon State Park - 24 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Volga River State Recreation Area - 33 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Carter House Museum - 34 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Backbone State Park - 45 min drive - 41.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Barney Burger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Katy's Corral - ‬12 min drive

About this property

River Valley Campground

River Valley Campground is your peaceful home away from home, tucked in the countryside just outside of Wadena. Whether you're looking to unwind for the weekend or reconnect with friends and family, this private campground offers the space and setting to do just that.

Please note: This is a bring-your-own setup. Guests must provide their own RV, camper, or tent—fire pit is provided on-site and there is fire wood for sale.

A large cabin on-site offers campground restrooms and showers, accessible from an exterior entrance.

We offer spacious spots surrounded by nature and open skies. Rates start at $35/night for RVs and campers and $20/night for tents. You'll enjoy access to private trails and a scenic lake (no swimming, per insurance), plus shared use of kayaks, a canoe, and a rowboat—life jackets are not provided.

This is a great place to unplug and relax. Expect a quiet, rustic atmosphere with the charm of country living. You may even see a bit of wildlife or hear the sounds of the woods at night.

Want to book a stay or have questions?
Please contact me directly for more details or to reserve your spot!
Make yourself comfortable in your accommodation.
This smoke-free campground features a playground and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Andy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Help us keep this area clean.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Life jackets are required while on the water and are available for your safety.
Fishing is catch and release only, and swimming in the lake is not allowed due to insurance restrictions.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: There is a $25 pet fee per pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must get permission from host.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Help us keep this area clean.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Must get permission from host.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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