Palisades-Kepler State Park — RV Camping in Mount Vernon, IA

Palisades-Kepler State Park is a scenic campground located along the banks of the Cedar River near Mount Vernon, Iowa, just outside Cedar Rapids. Established in 1922 and expanded through the generous donation of Louis H. Kepler's estate in 1928, this historic park features dramatic river bluffs, deep ravines, and majestic hardwood forests shaped in part by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s. Native American burial mounds add cultural depth to this already remarkable landscape. The campground offers electric hookups including 30-amp and 50-amp options, water hookups, pull-through sites, and a dump station, making it well-suited for big rigs and RVs of all sizes. Modern shower and restroom facilities are on-site, and the park is pet-friendly. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy five miles of rugged hiking trails through diverse ecosystems with spring wildflowers, as well as fishing the Cedar River for channel catfish, bass, and walleye. A modern boat ramp provides easy river access for boaters. Picnic shelters, a stone lodge, and family cabins round out the amenities. Conveniently situated in eastern Iowa's Linn County, Palisades-Kepler State Park offers a richly natural retreat with full RV hookups and easy access to Cedar Rapids.