Adair, Iowa, hooks RVers with its Wild West legacy; Jesse James' gang robbed a train here in 1873. Pull into Adair City Park Campground, the town's one RV haven boasting 30-amp hookups and pet-friendly sites. Camp amid historic markers and I-80 convenience to chase tales of outlaws on quiet streets.
Adair claims fame from the daring 1873 train heist by Jesse James and his crew at the Rock Island Depot on Main Street. Markers dot East Iowa Avenue, where locals recount the shootout that gripped the nation. Picnic at Adair City Park by Nishna Valley Creek, or detour to nearby Casey for murals celebrating the town's railroad roots.
Adair City Park Campground delivers budget bliss at $15-17/night with 30-amp electric, dump station, fresh drinking water, and open paws for pets. Road trippers score a central I-80 base; families claim shaded spots for easy town jaunts. Short-term wanderers thrive here, rigs humming near antique hunts in Guthrie County.
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Adair stands out for the 1873 Jesse James train robbery at its Rock Island Depot. Gunfire erupted on Main Street as outlaws grabbed $75,000 in gold. Today, plaques and tours revive the legend for history buffs rolling off I-80.
Adair City Park Campground lists as the top RV park right in town. It sits at 601 East Iowa Avenue with 30-amp sites, dump station, pets allowed, and drinking water. Exit 93 off I-80 drops you minutes from amenities.
Yes, Adair City Park Campground permits pets on all sites. Leash rules apply; no extra fees charge furry friends. Families praise the open grassy areas perfect for walks near Nishna Valley Creek.