Sleepy Hollow RV Park & Campground can be found in Oxford, Iowa. Oxford is a small town made up mostly of farmlands. Though it is a small town and farm community, there are many activities to do that are close to the area. Iowa City is roughly 30 minutes away, home to the University of Iowa. Sleepy Hollow contains 3 cabins, 3 tent sites, and roughly 125 RV sites. Unique features of the property include their soft-serve ice cream machine, rentable "fun cycles," and a gaga ball pit.
Sleepy Hollow RV Park & Campground has three cabins available, three tent sites, and around 125 RV sites. All RV sites are full hookups and are either 30 or 50 AMP. The 30 AMP sites are pull through, and the 50 AMP are back-in sites. RV sites include water, sewer, and electric. Guests are provided with some basic amenities, including the use of the bathhouse and the laundry facilities on the property. The property also offers free Wi-Fi for all guests, with no password required.
Along with the basic amenities are some activities that are provided so that there are things to do without needing to leave the property. There is an in-ground pool, a fishing lake with a swim/beach area, a playground, volleyball and basketball court, and a gaga ball pit. There is also a climbing wall and a slackline. For an additional cost, the property rents out fun cycles, which are low-ground tricycles that one or two people can drive. The property offers guests hayrack rides and a game room with board games, a lounge area, and a TV. Guests can also sign out yard games, board games, and movies without any added costs.
There is a convenience-type store on the property with RV supplies, beer, Iowa wine, pop, frozen pizza, swim/beach gear, candy, and a few grocery items. One unique thing that guests can find at the store is a soft-serve ice cream machine.
Sleepy Hollow has a variety of events throughout the year. Events include Pirates Weekend, Candy-Land Weekend with a waterslide, a Fishing Derby, and more. The events are usually themed with any holidays or memorable days in the year, giving guests something unique to do during those distinct days. Events are constantly updated on the campground's calendar and are accessible for anybody who is staying at the site.
Sleepy Hollow RV Park & Campground seems to attract many of the local populous who are looking for a weekend getaway. The campground is situated right off of an interstate, which attends to also attracts travelers due to it being a convenient stopping point for guests. Sleepy Hollow RV Park strives to create a family-fun atmosphere for children and parents. This is evidenced by the abundance of amenities that they have available, as well as the frequent events and activities that are put on by the staff.
There are plenty of activities to keep kids entertained. AlidaLee, the owner, says that their campground is the type of place where kids can play in a safe environment and are free to explore the property. Parents are given the opportunity to relax due to the environment that is given by the campground. AlidaLee calls the property a "hidden gem" because it is in an area in the middle of a bunch of cornfields, but there is a surprising amount of things to do on and off the property. Guests have commented on how they love the campground's atmosphere and that it is a family-friendly place for their kids to have fun.
Near the property are shopping malls, lakes, the University of Iowa, and other attractions found in Iowa city. Staying at Sleepy Hollow RV Park & Campground puts guests into a place that is very close to these places, so any visitor who wants to see more of the city is free to explore some of eastern Iowa.
The Collins were the original owners of Sleepy Hollow RV Park & Campground. They chose to start the campground in the year 1970. The camp had its 50-year anniversary in 2020. AlidaLee and her husband have owned the property since 2016, continuing the property's progress after the example of a few other previous owners. AlidaLee got into the camping industry because her husband was looking for something new to do at the same time as the previous owners of the campground were looking for somebody that they could sell the property to. With the timing aligned as it was, AlidaLee and her husband purchased the campground. Running the campground has led to a lot of hard work and reportedly comes with many long days, but the results are lots of people visiting their campground, filling up the sites available.
3340 Blackhawk Avenue
Oxford, Iowa 52322
United States
Campground
AlidaLee
The Collins
