Lodging rentals in Iowa

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Iowa offers diverse lodging options for travelers seeking authentic Midwest experiences. Whether you're exploring the rolling Loess Hills in the northwest, discovering the Mississippi River Valley's scenic bluffs, or visiting Des Moines's vibrant downtown, you'll find accommodations suited to every budget and preference. The state's natural attractions, including state parks and outdoor recreation areas, draw visitors year-round seeking comfortable places to stay while enjoying kayaking, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

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Elite Retreat

Monticello, IA

Jellystone Park™ Monticello

188 RV Sites, 8 Cabins, 9 Tent Sites

Jellystone Park Monticello in Iowa offers 188 RV sites, eight cabins, and nine tent sites on the Maquoketa River, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service, ADA-accessible sites, and rigs accepted up to 120 feet. Premium riverside, full hookup, and electric-only categories join a splash pad, disc golf course, and beach in Jones County. One hundred eighty-eight sites span 20/30-amp electric back-in, 20/30/50-amp electric back-in, 30/50-amp full hookup back-in, 30/50-amp full hookup pull-through, and premium riverside categories, sized to 120 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. The 120-foot capacity is exceptional, and the electric-only tier gives self-contained rigs a lower rate. Accessible sites are available. Eight cabins and nine tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, boutique shop, laundry, propane fills, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. Day use runs $10 per person, with WIBIT passes $20 Sunday through Friday. A splash pad, outdoor pool, and inflatable water toys anchor the summer, with the river and lake supporting boat rentals, paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and a beach. A disc golf course, jumping pillow, basketball, gem mining, golf cart rentals, a playground, on-site dining, and a bar fill the rest, with live music and planned activities through the season. Pets are welcome. Monticello sits between Dubuque and Cedar Rapids, near Maquoketa Caves State Park. Summer is decisively the season. Reserve well ahead.

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Elite Retreat

Lansing, IA

Red Barn Campground & Restaurant

33 RV Sites, 2 Cabins, 10 Tent Sites, 3 Onsite RV/Trailers

Red Barn Campground & Restaurant in Lansing, IA, offers 36 RV sites, 2 cabins, and 10 tent sites, with 30 and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 100 feet. Sites are labeled by exactly what they deliver: 30-amp full hookup pull-through, 30/50-amp full hookup pull-through, 30-amp water and electric, and 30/50-amp electric only, plus a rental unit. Full-hookup sites carry water, sewer, and electric with site-delivered WiFi, a fire pit, and a picnic table. At 100 feet the pull-throughs take the longest coaches. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, firewood, a dump station, a barn, and an actual working restaurant cover the rest — the kitchen is part of the appeal, not an afterthought. Pets are welcome. Mini-golf, a beach, boat rentals, sport courts, volleyball, basketball, corn hole, a playground, river frontage, and walking trails fill the grounds, with swimming, boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, and birding. A state park and wineries are nearby. Lansing sits on the bluffs above the Mississippi in northeastern Iowa, on the Great River Road. Rates by site type are on the booking page. Full-hookup pull-throughs book first.

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Elite Retreat

Waukee, IA

5.0

Timberline RV Campground

158 RV Sites, 10 Cabins, 7 Tent Sites

Timberline RV Campground in Waukee, Iowa, offers 158 RV sites, 10 cabins, and seven tent sites a mile and a half from I-80, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service, ADA-accessible sites, and rigs accepted to 70 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Full hookup and water-and-electric categories join a pool, jumping pillow, and pond, open all year. One hundred fifty-eight sites run in full hookup and water-and-electric categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted on 20, 30, and 50-amp, sized to 70 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Accessible sites are available. Ten cabins and seven tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills and exchange, dump station, restrooms, showers, firewood, and recycling handle the practical side. If the office is closed when you arrive, call 515-987-1714 ahead and they will make arrangements. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with a jumping pillow, recreation center, arcade, billiards, ping pong, sports courts, and volleyball filling the grounds. A pond supports fishing, with a playground, dog park, and community fire pit besides. Pets are welcome. The owners describe it as country camping with city convenience, and the geography backs that up — shaded sites in genuine Dallas County countryside, a mile and a half from the interstate and minutes from West Des Moines. Summer is the peak, with the interstate position bringing steady through-traffic year-round. Reserve ahead for summer weekends.

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Wisconsin Dells, WI

2.0

Bonanza Camping Resort

86 RV Sites, 16 Tent Sites, 4 Onsite RV/Trailers

Bonanza Camping Resort in Wisconsin Dells offers 90 RV sites and 16 tent sites among tall pines on the Dells Parkway, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 75 feet. Full-hookup and water-and-electric back-in and pull-through categories join rental travel trailers, with an outdoor pool, craft room, and general store. Ninety sites span back-in 30-amp water-and-electric, back-in 30/50-amp water-and-electric, pull-thru 30-amp, pull-thru 30-amp water-and-electric, and pull-thru 30/50-amp categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted with site WiFi, sized to 75 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Check your tier before booking, as the water-and-electric categories do not carry sewer at the site. Seventy-five feet is generous for a Dells property. Sixteen tent sites, cabins, and rental travel trailers round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with a craft room, playground, and corn hole filling the grounds. The tall Wisconsin pines give the property genuine forest character, which is not something most Dells campgrounds can claim. Pets are welcome. The position is among the most strategically valuable in the Midwest. The resort sits directly across from Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park and one mile from Noah's Ark, the largest waterpark in the United States, with Bigfoot Zipline Tours and the Original Wisconsin Ducks within walking distance. Summer is decisively the season in the Dells. Reserve well ahead for June through August weekends.

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Elite Retreat

Lincoln, WI

Warrens Lodging

30 Villas

Warrens Lodging in Warrens, Wisconsin, offers thoughtfully designed villas with full kitchens, private baths, lofts, crafted wood decor, cable TV, WiFi, and fire rings, alongside complimentary access to the neighboring Jellystone Park's water resort. A lazy river, wave pool, splash pad, and mini-golf sit next door behind a gated entrance. The villas are the accommodation here — this is lodging rather than an RV park, with no campsites or hookups. Multiple floor plans are available, each with a full kitchen, private bath, and loft, plus a fire ring outside. Laundry, restrooms, showers, a general store, and firewood handle the practical side, with WiFi throughout and a gated entrance controlling access. The water resort access is the draw. Guests get complimentary use of the neighboring Jellystone Park's lazy river, wave pool, water park, splash pad, and inflatable water obstacle course — a complete family water program without the campground. On the lodging side, a hot tub and sauna, mini-golf, craft room, snack bar, on-site dining, golf cart rentals, walking trails, a dog park, playground, and pavilion fill the property, with gaga ball, shuffleboard, basketball, volleyball, gem mining, and fishing besides. Planned activities run through the season. Pets are welcome. Warrens sits in Monroe County, Wisconsin's cranberry capital, where the surrounding bogs supply the crop that makes the state the nation's largest producer. The western Wisconsin lakes and forest region surrounds it. Summer family demand is decisively the peak. Reserve well ahead.

from $180/night

About Lodging rentals in Iowa

Northwest Iowa's Loess Hills region provides lodging near dramatic landscapes and conservation areas, perfect for nature enthusiasts. Central Iowa around Des Moines offers urban lodging with easy access to museums, dining, and cultural events. Northeast Iowa's Dubuque area and surrounding communities feature charming accommodations near scenic byways and outdoor activities. Southeast Iowa, bordering the Mississippi River, provides lodging options for visitors exploring river towns and state parks along this scenic corridor. Spring and fall offer ideal weather for Iowa lodging stays, while summer brings peak travel season with higher availability demands. Winter appeals to visitors enjoying the quieter landscape, though conditions can be challenging. Spot2Nite's real-time availability system lets you instantly compare lodging options across Iowa without booking fees, ensuring you find the perfect place at the right price. Browse by destination below.

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