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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$25 - $35/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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21914 Park Loop, Onawa, Iowa, 51040, United States
Fall campers and boaters who want lakeshore sites with full hookups on a quiet 250-acre lake. Sites along Blue Lake give you Canada geese at the water's edge, hot showers, and good fishing before winter sets in. Hosts Gary and Pat are a genuine asset when they're around.
Mosquitoes are relentless in summer and the mowing is hit-or-miss throughout the season. If the lake runs low in drought years, the beach closes in on itself and some sites feel landlocked. Changing your reserved site is also reportedly a hassle.
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Fall offers the best balance. Daytime highs run 50–70°F, nights drop into the 30s and 40s, and the cottonwoods turn gold. Fishing stays strong, migrating birds pass through, and weekend crowds thin out compared to summer. Summer sees mid-80s with humidity and the heaviest mosquito pressure. Winter temperatures dip into the 30s, creating a quiet, frost-touched retreat for those who don't mind the cold.
Fall cited as best: cottonwoods turn gold, fishing remains good, and crowds thin.
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The Lewis and Clark State Park campground offers a range of amenities suitable for family picnics and outdoor vacations. According to official sources, the campground features both electric and full hook-up sites with water and sewer access along the lakeshore. It includes modern restrooms, trailers, and a dump station. Within the facility, there are attractions such as a visitor center, interpretive displays, and a playground. The park also has fire grills, firewood available for purchase, picnic tables, and more than 30 acres of picnic grounds. Reviews highlight cleanliness, with one user stating, 'Showers are hot, toilets are clean, and makes a camping trip for the family comfortable.' However, some reviews note that the campground has maintenance issues, with one user commenting, 'Not well maintained. Long grass needed mowing, LOTS of mosquitoes!'
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