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Whitebreast Camp
Whitebreast Camp is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently located near Pella and Knoxville. Visitors can engage in activities like boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife observation. For more details about the...
From $22/night
Hillsboro Cove
Hillsboro Cove is a peaceful campground situated off Highway 56, between Marion and Hillsboro. It offers waterfront camping sites and easy access to a boat ramp, making it ideal for fishing enthusiasts.
From $21/night
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area is a day-use facility within the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project along the Des Moines River Valley. It offers diverse recreational activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting. The area spans...
Whitebreast Point Shelter (IA)
Whitebreast Point Shelter is a day use facility at Whitebreast Campground on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is conveniently located near Pella and Knoxville, offering activities like boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. For addi...
Acorn Valley
Acorn Valley Campground is situated within the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project along the Des Moines River Valley. The area offers diverse recreational activities such as camping, bicycling, boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting.
From $14/night
North Overlook Picnic Shelter (IA)
North Overlook Picnic Shelter is situated near North Overlook Campground at Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently located 10 minutes from Pella and 15 minutes from Knoxville. Visitors can engage in activities such as boating, fis...
South Overlook (IA)
South Overlook is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently located 10 miles from Pella and 15 miles from Knoxville. Visitors can engage in activities such as boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. For mo...
Cherry Glen Campground
Cherry Glen Campground is situated on the expansive Saylorville Lake Project, covering 26,000 acres along the Des Moines River Valley. It offers diverse recreational activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting.
From $26/night
Cherry Glen Picnic
Cherry Glen Picnic Area is a day-use facility within the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project along the Des Moines River Valley. It offers various recreational activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting. The area spans over...
French Creek
French Creek Cove Campground is a tranquil and secluded camping spot situated on the southwest side of Marion Reservoir. It provides a peaceful environment for visitors. Ideal for those seeking a quiet outdoor experience.
From $12/night
Howell Station
Howell Station Campground is situated near the Red Rock Dam and Lake, Iowa's largest lake, just 10 minutes from Pella and 15 minutes from Knoxville. It offers activities like boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. For more details...
From $22/night
Oak Grove Picnic Area
Oak Grove Picnic Area is a day-use facility at Saylorville Lake, spanning 26,000 acres along the Des Moines River Valley. It offers various recreational activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting. The area is designed for o...
Sandpiper Recreation Area
Sandpiper Recreation Area is a day-use facility within the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project along the Des Moines River Valley. It offers diverse recreational activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting. The area spans ov...
Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Prairie Flower Recreation Area is part of the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project along the Des Moines River Valley. It offers diverse recreational activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting.
From $48/night
Fifield (IA)
Fifield is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is 10 miles from Pella and 15 miles from Knoxville. Pella is noted for its Dutch heritage, while Knoxville is recognized as the Sprint car capital. Additional information about the Arm...
North Overlook Camp
North Overlook Campground is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently located near Pella and Knoxville. Visitors can engage in activities like boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. For further details, ...
From $14/night
Wallashuck
Wallashuck Campground is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently 10 minutes from Pella and 15 minutes from Knoxville. The campground offers activities like boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. For mor...
From $20/night
Loess Hills Hideaway Campground
Outlet Park
Outlet Park, located below the Pomme de Terre dam, offers a beautiful environment for fishing, canoeing, hiking, and wildlife viewing along the Pomme de Terre River. Above the dam, Pomme de Terre Lake features clear waters and a variety of recreat...
From $26/night
Damsite
Damsite Park, located above the dam at the confluence of Lindley Creek and the Pomme de Terre River, offers visitors opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming. The name "Pomme de Terre," meaning "potato" in French, likely comes from early F...
From $18/night
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Whitebreast Camp
Whitebreast Camp is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently located near Pella and Knoxville. Visitors can engage in activities like boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife observation. For more details about the...
From $22/night
Hillsboro Cove
Hillsboro Cove is a peaceful campground situated off Highway 56, between Marion and Hillsboro. It offers waterfront camping sites and easy access to a boat ramp, making it ideal for fishing enthusiasts.
From $21/night
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area is a day-use facility within the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project along the Des Moines River Valley. It offers diverse recreational activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting. The area spans...
Whitebreast Point Shelter (IA)
Whitebreast Point Shelter is a day use facility at Whitebreast Campground on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is conveniently located near Pella and Knoxville, offering activities like boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. For addi...
Acorn Valley
Acorn Valley Campground is situated within the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project along the Des Moines River Valley. The area offers diverse recreational activities such as camping, bicycling, boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting.
From $14/night
North Overlook Picnic Shelter (IA)
North Overlook Picnic Shelter is situated near North Overlook Campground at Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently located 10 minutes from Pella and 15 minutes from Knoxville. Visitors can engage in activities such as boating, fis...
South Overlook (IA)
South Overlook is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently located 10 miles from Pella and 15 miles from Knoxville. Visitors can engage in activities such as boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. For mo...
Cherry Glen Campground
Cherry Glen Campground is situated on the expansive Saylorville Lake Project, covering 26,000 acres along the Des Moines River Valley. It offers diverse recreational activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting.
From $26/night
Cherry Glen Picnic
Cherry Glen Picnic Area is a day-use facility within the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project along the Des Moines River Valley. It offers various recreational activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting. The area spans over...
French Creek
French Creek Cove Campground is a tranquil and secluded camping spot situated on the southwest side of Marion Reservoir. It provides a peaceful environment for visitors. Ideal for those seeking a quiet outdoor experience.
From $12/night
Howell Station
Howell Station Campground is situated near the Red Rock Dam and Lake, Iowa's largest lake, just 10 minutes from Pella and 15 minutes from Knoxville. It offers activities like boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. For more details...
From $22/night
Oak Grove Picnic Area
Oak Grove Picnic Area is a day-use facility at Saylorville Lake, spanning 26,000 acres along the Des Moines River Valley. It offers various recreational activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting. The area is designed for o...
Sandpiper Recreation Area
Sandpiper Recreation Area is a day-use facility within the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project along the Des Moines River Valley. It offers diverse recreational activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting. The area spans ov...
Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Prairie Flower Recreation Area is part of the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project along the Des Moines River Valley. It offers diverse recreational activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting.
From $48/night
Fifield (IA)
Fifield is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is 10 miles from Pella and 15 miles from Knoxville. Pella is noted for its Dutch heritage, while Knoxville is recognized as the Sprint car capital. Additional information about the Arm...
North Overlook Camp
North Overlook Campground is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently located near Pella and Knoxville. Visitors can engage in activities like boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. For further details, ...
From $14/night
Wallashuck
Wallashuck Campground is situated on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, and is conveniently 10 minutes from Pella and 15 minutes from Knoxville. The campground offers activities like boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. For mor...
From $20/night
Loess Hills Hideaway Campground
Outlet Park
Outlet Park, located below the Pomme de Terre dam, offers a beautiful environment for fishing, canoeing, hiking, and wildlife viewing along the Pomme de Terre River. Above the dam, Pomme de Terre Lake features clear waters and a variety of recreat...
From $26/night
Damsite
Damsite Park, located above the dam at the confluence of Lindley Creek and the Pomme de Terre River, offers visitors opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming. The name "Pomme de Terre," meaning "potato" in French, likely comes from early F...
From $18/night
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Wathena has 138 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, South Overlook (IA) is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Wathena vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Wathena welcome pets. Outlet Park is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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