Spencer, Iowa, explodes every September with the Clay County Fair, Iowa's biggest county bash packed with demolition derbies, grandstand concerts, and endless fried treats. Park your RV at one of four local spots to claim your front-row seat to the action. Camp here for easy access to the Little Sioux River's sandy bars and downtown Spencer's cozy diners on Grand Avenue.
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About Spencer, Iowa
Spencer grabs headlines for the Clay County Fair on 30th Avenue, where midway rides spin and blue-ribbon pies pile high each September. The Little Sioux River carves through town, inviting kayakers to paddle past cottonwoods at Leach Park. Grand Avenue's shops and the historic Palace Cafe anchor a downtown that feels like old Iowa.
Clay County Fair campground pulls in fair chasers with WiFi and $15 nightly rates right on the grounds. Leach Park Campground fits families chasing river swims, offering WiFi from $16 a night. East Leach Park draws minimalist campers to shaded, no-frills sites. Oneota Little Sioux Access serves up launch ramps for boaters tackling the river's twists.
- Four RV parks hug the Little Sioux River and downtown Spencer.
- Clay County Fair campground hosts 1,000 rigs during September's massive event.
- Two parks provide WiFi: Clay County Fair from $15, Leach Park from $16.
- Leach Park Campground offers 50 riverfront sites for tents and RVs.
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