River Valley Lodge, Campground, & Horse Camp

This western-themed campground, located within one mile of Farmington on a paved road, is one of the best equestrian campground facilities in Iowa with great horseback riding opportunities (they border Shimek State Forest)!

•  A/C & heated shower house
• Laundry facilities, shelter houses, playground, wifi, bunkhouse & cabins
• Fifty campsites with water/electricity
• Fishing pond on site
• Primitive camping along Des Moines River
• Equestrian facilities include 94 covered stalls, arenas, round pens, on-site extreme course, and trail to adjacent Shimek State Forest.
• Lodge rental for group parties, weddings, reunions, etc. 
• See our special event schedule HERE
• 2025 Rates: $40 water/electric includes 12’x12’ stall (additional stalls $15) Weekday rates: $30/$10. Primitive camping: $15. Bunkhouse sleeps 6: $120; Cabins sleep 2-6: $60-$150; Cowboy Suites sleeps 2-4: $150
• Pet friendly 
• Horse rentals available at Rent-A-Horse

Telephone is the preferred form of communication.
Call 319-878-3888 (10am-7pm).

Contact

29080 Hawk Drive
Farmington, IA 52626
(319) 878-3888