4.2623 reviewsPrice
$25/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$25/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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4530 McClintock Rd, Palo, Iowa, 52324-0242, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Kayakers, anglers, and families who want a flat sandy beach and calm no-wake water will get the most out of this place. Sites are genuinely spacious, the hosts draw consistent praise, and Cedar Rapids is only 15 miles away if you forget something.
No water hookups means you're hauling your own supply, plan accordingly. Shade is thin across most sites, so a hot July afternoon with no canopy cover will feel rough. The dump station is small and has frustrated RVers with rigs that need more room to maneuver.
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Summer delivers the best lake access. Daytime highs run mid-70s to mid-80s°F, occasionally pushing low 90s during heat spells. Evenings cool into the 60s. The no-wake rule makes this prime time for kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and quiet fishing rather than speedboats. Expect bugs. Summer weekends and holidays fill up fast, so reserve early. Spring brings wildflower blooms and milder temperatures. Autumn turns the prairie golden. Winter allows for cold-weather wildlife watching but limits water activities.
Spring praised for water clarity for SCUBA/kayaking and returning wildflowers.
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Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area offers a wide range of amenities aimed at providing a comprehensive and enjoyable camping experience. The campground features modern restrooms, showers, and two modern shower and restroom facilities. Visitors can also utilize the picnic tables and fire rings available at various sites, and there are three large open picnic shelters by the lake that can be reserved. The campground includes both electric and non-electric campsites, with 30 and 50 amp electric hookups. However, water hookups are not available at the sites, as noted in user reviews. A dump station is present but is described as small by a reviewer. Firewood availability and Wi-Fi services are not explicitly mentioned. Pets are allowed as the site does not specify any restrictions.
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