Des Moines Metro
Hartford · Warren County
Community type: An RV park or resort that welcomes tiny homes on wheels and park models on long-term or seasonal sites.
Year-round RV park nestled along the Des Moines River in central Iowa, about 20 minutes southeast of Des Moines. Long-term full-hookup sites are winterized for the Iowa winter, alongside spacious nightly sites, A-frame cabins, hiking and biking trails, a stocked fishing pond, and a clubhouse. Iowa's year-round residency anchor.
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 | Full hookups at every site; amperage (30A/50A) not published — confirm with office (515-989-0574). |
| Waste & Sewer System | Full hookups with water and sewer; system type (municipal/septic) not stated — confirm with office. |
| Build Certifications | BYO RV welcome on long-term sites; RVIA/NOAH requirement not stated — confirm with office for a THOW placement. |
| Pet Constraints | Pet-friendly; breed/count/weight limits and fees not published — confirm with office. |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease terms—rates and inclusions change, so confirm current pricing before you apply.
Lot rent & monthly fees
Nightly rates run ~
$53
Monthly rate not published book long term by phone; nightly rates run ~. Confirm current monthly rate with office.
Utility inclusions
High-speed WiFi included; access to clubhouse, laundry, shower house, trails, and fishing. Electric metering/inclusion not itemized — confirm with office.
Lease mechanics
Long-term sites booked by phone; nightly/weekly/monthly options. Deposit, application fee, and background-check policy not published. confirm with office.
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Spacious sites (gravel pads); maximum unit length/width not published — confirm with office.
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Park rules apply (see operator rules page); skirting/approval rules not published — 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 Warren County?
River Oaks is a Hartford RV pad lease—not the same as owning a Warren County parcel with a permitted backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
Spacious full-hookup sites with high-speed WiFi; long-term sites winterized for year-round use; BYO RV (A-frame cabins also available).
Open year-round; long-term winterized full-hookup sites (book long-term by phone). Monthly rate by phone; 2026 long-term reservations open (confirmed June 2026).
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.
- Waterfront / marina
- Pet-friendly
- Clubhouse
- RV-style hookups
- Laundry
Stewardship disclosures
Open year-round; long-term sites are winterized for Iowa winters. RV-worded — confirm explicit THOW/park-model acceptance and hookup amperage with the office before publish. Monthly rate not published (book long-term by phone). Lat/lng from US Census address-range geocode — verify exact pin at ingest.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.