County-managed and set along a small lake outside Neola, Iowa, Arrowhead Park Campground draws a mix of RV travelers and tent campers to its gravel loops and open waterfront sites. The layout separates the two groups somewhat: pull-through RV sites with 30-amp electric hookups sit near the entrance, while tent sites fan out around the lake and toward the wooded outer rim of the park, some with direct water views. Campers who have stayed here consistently note that the tent sites offer more breathing room, while the RV loops can feel crowded, with sites close enough together that neighbors are hard to ignore on busy weekends.
Noise levels vary considerably by timing. Weekends and holiday weekends tend to bring full RV loops and lively crowds. Midweek or early-season visits run quieter. Eric H. calls it an "overall nice, quiet campground," though that characterization holds more reliably outside peak periods. Wildlife sightings, including turkey, deer, geese, and woodpeckers, are frequently reported, particularly near the water and wooded edges of the park.
Tent camping is first-come, first-served, with campers choosing any site marked by a fire pit outside the RV loops. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table, and several have access to a nearby picnic shelter. Canoe and paddle boat rentals are available at reasonable rates, and campers can bring their own kayak or canoe to use on the lake. Fishing is permitted. Sarah H. notes that "hiking trails near the park entrance are rugged," which is worth knowing if you're bringing younger or less sure-footed hikers.
Facilities are well-maintained by most accounts. The shower house features single-occupancy locking stalls with consistent hot water, and vault toilets are located within easy walking distance of most sites. RV rates have run around $20 per night, with tent sites at $10 plus a small vehicle fee, paid via drop box on arrival. Reservations are available for RV sites. Travelers passing through on I-80 sometimes use the Underwood Welcome Center / Rest Area, I-80 Mile Marker 19 as a comparison point, though Arrowhead Park gives more room and amenities for a similar overnight stop.
This campground works best for families with kids, anglers, paddlers, and road-trippers looking for a low-cost overnight with actual facilities rather than a parking lot.
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Map & DirectionsArrowhead Park Campground is located in Iowa near Honey Creek
Coordinates
41.43876361 N
95.60201097 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/28/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 32 min from Omaha, NE
- 1 hr 9 min from Lincoln, NE
- 1 hr 18 min from Sioux City, IA
- 1 hr 30 min from Des Moines, IA





















