Gorgeous But Not For Tent Campers
This campground is one of the prettiest we've stayed at, but had its limitations, too.
Pros:
- Sites are very, very spacious. It's easy to keep to yourself.
- Doesn't have a party vibe, if you're into peace and quiet
- The park is HUGE. Lots to see, many spots to have a picnic or hike around
- Wildflowers EVERYWHERE. So pretty.
- Really close to the Amana Colonies
- Seems to be a hidden gem—the park was only about half full the entire weekend we were there
- The beach is pretty nice
- The lake is quiet, which makes it excellent for kayaking
- Overall the park is very well maintained
- Pretty bridges all around the lake. We enjoyed getting to read their history as well.
Cons:
- Many of the sites have large gravel pads and are on a hill, which means it would be difficult for tent campers and campers/RVs will have a difficult time leveling
- $20 a night is quite expensive
- The park closes and gates lock at 10:30, so you're stuck if you need to get out/in
- Water access is weak for campers/RVs
- You can't reserve your spot in advance, although we had no issue getting a spot.
Month of VisitAugust