Cedar Rapids / Iowa City Corridor
Amana · Iowa County (Amana Colonies)
Community type: An RV park or resort that welcomes tiny homes on wheels and park models on long-term or seasonal sites.
Large, highly rated RV park and event center on 80 acres in the historic Amana Colonies, a 20-minute drive from both Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Long-term monthly campsites with 50A full hookups and flat (unmetered) utilities draw traveling nurses, construction workers, and full-time families during the April–November season.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Park requirements and operating rules for tiny homes and small cottages at this community. Prefabricated.co profiles are kept current; confirm any detail flagged below with the park before you apply.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | 50 amp full hookups; electricity is included and NOT metered (flat rate). |
| Waste & Sewer System | Sewer and water included at each site (not metered); system type not stated — confirm with office. |
| Build Certifications | BYO RV; RVIA/NOAH requirement not stated — confirm with office for a THOW placement. |
| Pet Constraints | Pet policy not published — confirm with office (see park policies page). |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease terms—rates and inclusions change, so confirm current pricing before you apply.
Lot rent benchmarks
Monthly rate not published (2026) — request via amanarvhost@amanas.net. Confirm current monthly rate with office.
Utility inclusions
Sewer, water, and electricity all included and NOT metered (flat) — a notable cost advantage for long-term stays.
Lease mechanics
Monthly campsite agreement required plus a staff-completed background check; season runs Apr 1–Nov 1. Deposit and application fee not published — confirm with office.
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
75-ft campsites; maximum unit length/width not published — confirm with office.
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Tents are excluded from the monthly plan (max 2-week tent stays); other placement/skirting rules in the park-policies page — confirm with office.
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Not stated — confirm with office.
Off-grid adaptations
Grid-tied full hookups; solar/battery policy not stated — confirm with office.
Site edibles & gardens
Not stated — confirm with office.
Media & site documentation
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Planning land you own in Iowa County?
Amana RV Park is a seasonal RV pad lease—not the same as owning an Iowa County parcel with a permitted backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
50A full-hookup sites (sewer/water/electric, NOT metered) on 75-ft campsites; BYO RV; monthly agreement + background check. Seasonal (closed off-season).
SEASONAL — 2026 season Apr 1–Nov 1; long-term within that window only. 2026 long-term is full; 2027 long-term opens in fall. Monthly agreement + staff background check required.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities reflect what this community offers today. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Clubhouse
- RV-style hookups
Stewardship disclosures
SEASONAL — open Apr 1–Nov 1; closed off-season (label seasonal clearly, like a park-model resort). Long-term requires a monthly campsite agreement and a staff-completed background check. Utilities (sewer/water/electric) are flat, not metered. RV-worded — confirm explicit THOW/park-model acceptance. Monthly rate via amanarvhost@amanas.net. Lat/lng from US Census geocode — verify pin.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.