Colfax, Iowa, lures RV campers with its slice of history as the site of America's first Memorial Day parade in 1868 and easy access to the winding South Skunk River. Pull into Quarry Springs RV Park & Campground or Trout's Pit Stop RV Park and Campground, where rates start at $48 a night. These spots anchor your trip to small-town festivals, fishing holes, and Des Moines drives just 30 minutes west.
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Colfax pulses with pioneer spirit on Main Street, lined with vintage shops and the Colfax Historical Society museum. Every summer, Colfax Days explodes with parades, tractor pulls, and fairground feasts that draw crowds from Jasper County. Fish the South Skunk River banks or pedal rural trails past cornfields and quiet creeks.
Quarry Springs RV Park & Campground fits remote workers and families, thanks to reliable WiFi and shaded pull-through sites near the old quarry pits. Trout's Pit Stop RV Park and Campground draws budget hunters and quick-stay truckers, offering full hookups from $48 nightly right off Highway 65. Both parks launch you to Newton Speedway races or Prairie Meadows Casino slots in under 20 minutes.
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Colfax holds claim to America's first Memorial Day observance with a 1868 parade. This tiny Jasper County town of 2,200 hosts Colfax Days each July, featuring tractor pulls, rides, and street fairs on Main Street. History buffs tour the Colfax Historical Society, packed with pioneer artifacts from Iowa's early days.
Quarry Springs RV Park & Campground and Trout's Pit Stop RV Park and Campground top the list right in Colfax. Quarry Springs sits near quarry lakes with WiFi, perfect for longer stays. Trout's offers pull-throughs from $48/night off Highway 65, ideal for quick overnights.
Yes, both Quarry Springs RV Park & Campground and Trout's Pit Stop RV Park and Campground welcome pets. Quarry Springs provides leash rules and nearby trails for walks along the river. Trout's keeps it simple with no extra fees, just standard pet policies for clean sites.