Jefferson, Iowa, draws RV travelers with the soaring Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower and Spring Lake's glassy waters. Five parks anchor your stay: Spring Lake Park, Squirrel Hollow Co Park, Greene County Henderson Park, Henderson Co Park, and Trailside Campground. Park here to bike the Raccoon River Valley Trail, fish local lakes, and savor small-town fairs.
Jefferson anchors Greene County as its bustling seat. Climb the 175-foot Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower for sweeping views of cornfields and windmills. Spring Lake invites fishing from shorelines lined with cottonwoods. The Raccoon River Valley Trail lures cyclists through 39 miles of paved paths past barns and bridges. Greene County Fairgrounds host summer spectacles with tractor pulls, pie contests, and demolition derbies that pack the grandstand.
Spring Lake Park puts anglers on the water from $14/night. Squirrel Hollow Co Park fits families seeking 30-amp hookups and pet-friendly sites near wooded trails. Greene County Henderson Park delivers quiet retreats amid rolling hills. Henderson Co Park attracts pet owners with electric hookups and campfire rings by the lake. Trailside Campground serves budget bikers with showers and pet policies starting at $10/night.
Jefferson stands out for the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower, North America's tallest at 175 feet. Climbers reach a lookout for vistas over Greene County's farms and lakes. The town buzzes each July with the Greene County Fair's rides, roping contests, and butter cow sculptures that draw thousands from Iowa's heartland.
RV parks near Jefferson include Spring Lake Park, Squirrel Hollow Co Park, Greene County Henderson Park, Henderson Co Park, and Trailside Campground. These five spots hug Spring Lake shores and county parks just minutes from downtown. Amenities range from 30-amp hookups to pet-friendly policies and showers.
Yes, Squirrel Hollow Co Park, Henderson Co Park, and Trailside Campground all allow pets. Bring your dog to romp trails at Squirrel Hollow or splash at Henderson's lakeside sites. Trailside adds showers after pet walks along the Raccoon River Valley Trail; always leash up and check site rules.
