roadtripper5171991

First time to Great Plains State Park...very nice and less than five campers on a mid-week stay during a warm patch in February 2024. Nice level spots, water and electric worked fine, and a new sidewalk trail by the lakeside was welcome. Public facilities were clean, and the staff was great helping us switch sites. We did not travel away from the Lower Mountain Shade campground, as we nearly had that place all to ourselves. A pleasant off-season discovery!

A compact campground (70 sites in a small area) closely mowed with some great waterside sites, and clean restrooms. Our site B30 was an uphill push and featured a big tree in the driveway - not a dealbreaker, but a chore. On -site honor system “store” features local produce, canned goods and firewood. Big boating campground, full with lots of friends/family campers on weekend. Mid-week was pleasantly 1/3 full. Good jumping off point for Mammoth Cave. $13 per night with lifetime parks pass…Recommended!

Stayed for two nights at this superb, low-key federal campground in the Nashville suburbs. Excellent sites around a pretty section of the reservoir - spread out nicely, water/electric and excellent washroom facilities. Easy access to downtown, and literally minutes away from The Hermitage. Highly recommended, $14 per night with the lifetime parks pass.

Stayed five nights over the Memorial Day weekend- alternating between torrential rain and cloudless blue skies. Campground is small but sites are okay-sized and level, outside loop sites better /easier access than the inner sites. Well-manicured Dane County park, with nice picnic areas and views of Lake Mendota. Mainly locals there for the holiday. Above average shower/restroom facility, potable water and dump station on-site. Our electric line was too short, camp host had extension cords to lend. We were there to visit relatives, so Mendota County campground was a superb Madison base camp.

Our late May, early in the week landing at Lake Iowa Park campground was due to its proximity to Victor IA, where a visit was planned. It was a pleasant surprise to find a nearly empty park, our loop’s nine other slots remained empty during our two night stay. We had the shared water to ourselves, with electric and a site that required leveling; restrooms/showers were impressive. The Nature Center is very cool, and adds a good vibe to the facility. With only a couple of campers in the park, we felt secluded and secure. Lake Iowa Park exceeded our expectations; if ever in the area again, we’d certainly camp there again.

Came here solely for the experience of having a waterfront site on the Mississippi River - totally worth it. River traffic a plus! Amenities are minimal yet functional. The grounds are clean, the immense green area is welcoming, and the walking trail along the water side are interesting and relaxing. Highway access, convenience stores/fuel are about ten minutes away. Enjoyed every minute of our overnight stop.

Came here solely for the experience of having a waterfront site on the Mississippi River - totally worth it. River traffic a plus! Amenities are minimal yet functional. The grounds are clean, the immense green area is welcoming, and the walking trail along the water side are interesting and relaxing. Highway access, convenience stores/fuel are about ten minutes away. Enjoyed every minute of our overnight stop.

Came here solely for the experience of having a waterfront site on the Mississippi River - totally worth it. River traffic a plus! Amenities are minimal yet functional. The grounds are clean, the immense green area is welcoming, and the walking trail along the water side are interesting and relaxing. Highway access, convenience stores/fuel are about ten minutes away. Enjoyed every minute of our overnight stop.

Came here solely for the experience of having a waterfront site on the Mississippi River - totally worth it. River traffic a plus! Amenities are minimal yet functional. The grounds are clean, the immense green area is welcoming, and the walking trail along the water side are interesting and relaxing. Highway access, convenience stores/fuel are about ten minutes away. Enjoyed every minute of our overnight stop.

Came here solely for the experience of having a waterfront site on the Mississippi River - totally worth it. River traffic a plus! Amenities are minimal yet functional. The grounds are clean, the immense green area is welcoming, and the walking trail along the water side are interesting and relaxing. Highway access, convenience stores/fuel are about ten minutes away. Enjoyed every minute of our overnight stop.