Lake Wapello State Park, IA

Department of Natural Resources

Lake Wapello State Park, Iowa - Campsites, Cabins & Lodging

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

Sites 1 - 20 of 88

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Site#	Loop	Site Type	Max # of People	Online Availability
Map 001 Map 001	Lake Wapello Cabins	Family Cabins Modern	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 002 Map 002	Lake Wapello Cabins	Family Cabins Modern	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 003 Map 003	Lake Wapello Cabins	Family Cabins Modern	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 004 Map 004	Lake Wapello Cabins	Family Cabins Modern	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 005 Map 005	Lake Wapello Cabins	Family Cabins Modern	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 006 Map 006	Lake Wapello Cabins	Family Cabins Modern	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 007 Map 007	Lake Wapello Cabins	Family Cabins Modern	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 008 Map 008	Lake Wapello Cabins	Family Cabins Modern	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 009 Map 009	Lake Wapello Cabins	Family Cabins Modern	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 010 Map 010	Lake Wapello Cabins	Family Cabins Modern	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 011 Map 011	Lake Wapello Cabins	Family Cabins Modern	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 012 Map 012	Lake Wapello Cabins	Family Cabins Modern	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 013 Map 013	Lake Wapello Cabins	Family Cabins Modern	10	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 001 Map 001	Lake Wapello Campground	Tent Only	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 002 Map 002	Lake Wapello Campground	Tent Only	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 003 Map 003	Lake Wapello Campground	Tent Only	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 004 Map 004	Lake Wapello Campground	Tent Only	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 005 Map 005	Lake Wapello Campground	Tent Only	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 006 Map 006	Lake Wapello Campground	Tent Only	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date
Map 007 Map 007	Lake Wapello Campground	Tent Only	6	View Site Details Find First Available Date

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Booking Window

Day-use Lodge

Tue Dec 05 2023 - Thu Nov 28 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

Tue Dec 05 2023 - Thu Nov 28 2024

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

Shelters

Tue Dec 05 2023 - Thu Nov 28 2024

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

Standard Electric

Thu Nov 30 2023 - Wed Feb 28 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

Thu Nov 30 2023 - Wed Feb 28 2024

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

Tent Only

Thu Nov 30 2023 - Wed Feb 28 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

Thu Nov 30 2023 - Wed Feb 28 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.

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