Magnolia Springs State Park Campground
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2019

Great Family Campground

We camped here in a small hybrid with 3 kids ages 8, 6, and 3. In the center or the campground there is a small playground. The kids didn’t end on it too much, but it was a nice addition. There is also some permanent (concrete) cornhole setup, but you’ll need your own bean bags. There is also a covered picnic area beside the bathhouse and playground with 3 picnic tables and it’s own fire pit. It wasn’t used while we were there, but if you were camping with a few other families it would be amazing!

Each site has electric and water, no sewer. I’ll get to which ones look like the best ones below. Some of the sites are awkward curving instead of straight back in, but most are pretty easy to get into. The only down side is that most sites have large concrete picnic tables and the fire ring is very close while also near a corner of the raised gravel parking level. This makes it a bit more challenging to set up chairs around the fire.

There is one bathhouse, which includes men and women’s bathroom and showers, a laundry room with a large sink (there is no sign that says you can’t wash dishes in this sink), and an all gender accessible toilet/shower room. This shower has a waist high spicket as well as a normal height one. The lower one worked really well to shower the 3 year old covered in vomit after my less than stellar decision to swing her in the hammock all nap time. 🤷‍♀️ The bathhouse was clean and the water hot. They had added a place to hang clothes while showering. There is not bench to set things down, and that would be my only suggestion. My husband said the shower in the men’s room was plumbed backwards and hot was cold and cold was hot. No issues in the women’s.

The rangers were fantastic and friendly. We participated in a hike with the park manager where she told us about the animals in the park and even let us feel grey fox and beaver pelts. We saw vultures and an armadillo. That finished with hot chocolate and roasting marshmallows! On Saturday we took the beginner archery lesson with another ranger. She was so patient with our 6 year old who gets frustrated very easily. It was so much fun! It was obvious that this particular ranger was great kids. The archery lesson was fun for the adults too. Later in the afternoon we participated in a scavenger hunt. Also done very well, definitely geared towards kids, (as expected) but it was definitely fun for the whole family. All the activities were well done. You can also rent paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, and bikes. All the trailers are family friendly. I think this park is perfect for families with young kids.

See this pictures for the best campsites. In short, 16 is the best site by far. Only one with a lake view. 12&14 would be my pick for two campers camping together.

  • Review photo of Magnolia Springs State Park Campground by Sarah F., December 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Magnolia Springs State Park Campground by Sarah F., December 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Magnolia Springs State Park Campground by Sarah F., December 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Magnolia Springs State Park Campground by Sarah F., December 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Magnolia Springs State Park Campground by Sarah F., December 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Magnolia Springs State Park Campground by Sarah F., December 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Magnolia Springs State Park Campground by Sarah F., December 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Magnolia Springs State Park Campground by Sarah F., December 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Magnolia Springs State Park Campground by Sarah F., December 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Magnolia Springs State Park Campground by Sarah F., December 29, 2019