Lake Wapello State Park, IA

Department of Natural Resources

Lake Wapello State Park, Iowa - Campsite Availability

Lake Wapello Lodge Closed for seasonThe lodge at Lake Wapello State Park has been winterized and is closed for the season. Posted 10/16/2023

Shower House ClosedThe shower house at the Lake Wapello State Park campground has been winterized and is closed for the season. Posted 10/16/2023.

Last Minute Cabin RentalsIf you are unable to reserve a cabin online because the reservation window has closed, you must call the park office at 641-722-3371 regarding cabin availability. All last minute cabin rentals must be a minimum of 2 nights, are handled by park staff and must be done prior to arriving at the park.

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Lake Wapello Lodge Closed for seasonThe lodge at Lake Wapello State Park has been winterized and is closed for the season. Posted 10/16/2023

Shower House ClosedThe shower house at the Lake Wapello State Park campground has been winterized and is closed for the season. Posted 10/16/2023.

Season Dates

Current Status - Open year round

Walk In

01 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024

Off Peak

01 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2024

Peak

01 May 2024 - 15 Oct 2024

Off Peak

16 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024

Walk In

01 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025

List

Calendar

ALL 88

Day-use Lodge 1

Family Cabins Modern 13

Shelters 1

Standard Electric 34

Standard Full Hook-Up 15

Tent Only 23

Youth Group Only 1

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Walkup

Reserved

Available

Booking Window

Day-use Lodge

Thu Dec 07 2023 - Sat Nov 30 2024

Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.

Family Cabins Modern

Thu Dec 07 2023 - Sat Nov 30 2024

Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.

Shelters

Thu Dec 07 2023 - Sat Nov 30 2024

Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.

Standard Electric

Sat Dec 02 2023 - Thu Feb 29 2024

Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.

Standard Full Hook-Up

Sat Dec 02 2023 - Thu Feb 29 2024

Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.

Tent Only

Sat Dec 02 2023 - Thu Feb 29 2024

Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.

Youth Group Only

Sat Dec 02 2023 - Thu Feb 29 2024

Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility

Bicycling

Bird Watching

Boat Launch Ramp

Canoeing

Dock, Boat

Docks, Fishing

Dump Station

Fish Cleaning Station

Fishing

Handicap Access

Hiking

Jogging/Running

Kayaking

Modern Restroom

Park Lake

Park Office

Parking

Picnic Area

Playground

Registration Building

Restrooms

Sail Boating

Showers

Swimming - Beach

Telephone

Toilet, Pit/Vault

Trash Dumpster

Water Hydrants

Wildlife Viewing

Within 10 Miles

ATM/Cash Machine

Antiquing

Fuel, Vehicles

Town

Greater Than 10 Miles

Grocery Store

Hospital

Medical Clinic

Less Than 1 Mile

Retail, Firewood

Fees & Cancellations

Facility Rates*

Park Season Walk In 01 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024	Park Season Walk In 01 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 Site Type Day-use Lodge Nightly/Daily Rates Nightly/Daily Rates$30.00 - $100.00 Family Cabins Modern Nightly/Daily Rates$75.00 - $100.00 Family Cabins Modern ($450.00 - $600.00 Weekly**) Shelters Nightly/Daily Rates$25.00 - $40.00 Standard Electric Nightly/Daily Rates$12.00 Standard Full Hook-Up Nightly/Daily Rates$18.00 Tent Only Nightly/Daily Rates$6.00 Youth Group Only Nightly/Daily Rates$15.00
Off Peak 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2024	Off Peak 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 Day-use Lodge Nightly/Daily Rates$30.00 - $100.00 Family Cabins Modern Nightly/Daily Rates$75.00 - $100.00 Family Cabins Modern ($450.00 - $600.00 Weekly**) Shelters Nightly/Daily Rates$25.00 - $40.00 Standard Electric Nightly/Daily Rates$12.00 Standard Full Hook-Up Nightly/Daily Rates$18.00 Tent Only Nightly/Daily Rates$6.00 Youth Group Only Nightly/Daily Rates$15.00
Peak 01 May 2024 - 15 Oct 2024	Peak 01 May 2024 - 15 Oct 2024 Day-use Lodge Nightly/Daily Rates$30.00 - $100.00 Family Cabins Modern Nightly/Daily Rates$75.00 - $100.00 Family Cabins Modern ($450.00 - $600.00 Weekly**) Shelters Nightly/Daily Rates$25.00 - $40.00 Standard Electric Nightly/Daily Rates$18.00 Standard Full Hook-Up Nightly/Daily Rates$24.00 Tent Only Nightly/Daily Rates$12.00 Youth Group Only Nightly/Daily Rates$15.00
Off Peak 16 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024	Off Peak 16 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 Day-use Lodge Nightly/Daily Rates$30.00 - $100.00 Family Cabins Modern Nightly/Daily Rates$75.00 - $100.00 Family Cabins Modern ($450.00 - $600.00 Weekly**) Shelters Nightly/Daily Rates$25.00 - $40.00 Standard Electric Nightly/Daily Rates$12.00 Standard Full Hook-Up Nightly/Daily Rates$18.00 Tent Only Nightly/Daily Rates$6.00 Youth Group Only Nightly/Daily Rates$15.00
Walk In 01 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025	Walk In 01 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 Day-use Lodge Nightly/Daily Rates$30.00 - $100.00 Family Cabins Modern Nightly/Daily Rates$75.00 - $100.00 Family Cabins Modern ($450.00 - $600.00 Weekly**) Shelters Nightly/Daily Rates$25.00 - $40.00 Standard Electric Nightly/Daily Rates$12.00 Standard Full Hook-Up Nightly/Daily Rates$18.00 Tent Only Nightly/Daily Rates$6.00 Youth Group Only Nightly/Daily Rates$15.00

*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hook-ups / water hook-ups), taxes or incremental charges

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

Alerts and Important Information

Concessions
Open Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend; Thursday thru Sunday and holidays, noon to 8 PM. Rentals include paddle boats, kayaks. stand-up boards and john boats with or without trolling motors. Items for sale include drinks, snacks, ice cream, fishing supplies, and many items for the campers and cabin renters, also children's beach toys/games. Questions can also be answered through the Friends of Lake Wapello Facebook page.

Lake Wapello State Park camping trips are easy to plan with ReserveAmerica. Lake Wapello State Park campground reservations can be made online. Click one of the links below to see available campsites at Lake Wapello State Park or day pass availability.

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