$35 / night

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Elinor Bedell State Park Campground

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Elinor Bedell: All water will be shut off, restroom facilities closed, and trash pickup suspended beginning 10/16/24. (Posted 10/15/24)

Elinor Bedell State Park Campground is near Milford, Iowa, featuring flat terrain with open spaces and scattered trees. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Campers can explore the nearby Iowa Great Lakes and the Dickinson County Nature Center.

Description

DNR - Parks

Elinor Bedell State Park

Elinor Bedell State Park is one of Iowa's newest state parks. It is one of several state areas that make up the Iowa Great Lakes Region. It is located on the shore of East Lake Okoboji and represents one of the last surviving open spaces in a region that is among Iowa's most popular tourist destinations, The Iowa Great Lakes.

The 80 acre park was a generous gift of Berkley and Elinor Bedell. A lifelong resident of the Great Lakes area, Berkley represented northwest Iowa for twelve years in the United States Congress. Berkley and Elinor's dream of permanently protecting this beautiful piece of open space for future generations led to their donation of the land to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Elinor Bedell State Park promotes special appreciation and enjoyment of prairies, wetlands and oak savanna landscapes once commonly found along the shores of Iowa's Great Lakes. An extensive trail system within the park links these restored landscapes providing the public with interpretation, education and recreational opportunities.

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Location

Elinor Bedell State Park Campground is located in Iowa

Directions

Located on County Road M56 on the east side of East Lake Okoboji.

Address

1619 260th Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360

Coordinates

43.41268605 N
95.067726 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Good

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites

Features

For Campers

Reservable
Electric Hookups
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

Contact

General Info

Reservations

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Drive Time

1 hr 30 min from Sioux Falls
1 hr 35 min from Mankato
1 hr 52 min from Sioux City
2 hrs 48 min from Ames

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Elinor Bedell State Park Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Elinor Bedell State Park Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the elevation of Elinor Bedell State Park Campground?

Elinor Bedell State Park Campground is located at 1449 feet.

What is the max vehicle length at Elinor Bedell State Park Campground?

Elinor Bedell State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 70 feet.

Are fires allowed at Elinor Bedell State Park Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Elinor Bedell State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Elinor Bedell State Park Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Elinor Bedell State Park Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Elinor Bedell State Park Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Elinor Bedell State Park Campground, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Elinor Bedell State Park Campground?

There are 8 campsites at Elinor Bedell State Park Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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