Fishing and kayaking draw campers to Criss Cove County Park, where gravel sites sit on a hill overlooking a small lake in Madison County. The access road runs rough, so drivers should come prepared. No dump station, no showers, and no camp host on site. Campers report muggy, buggy conditions near the water, especially in summer. Electric and water hookups are available, and cell service reaches the sites. Pammel County Park gives anglers and paddlers another option in the same county, while those wanting more amenities can browse camping near Winterset for additional choices.
Description
Criss Cove County Park is a 45 acre recreation area that provides fishing, camping and hiking. Criss Cove is typical of Southern Iowa grassland habitat with many native Red Cedars scattered throughout the area. Criss Cove provides users with a high quality 9 acre pond fishery that allows easy access for both shore-line fishing as well as an access for non-motorized boat/canoe fishing. Access to the pond is open year round. Modern and primitive camp sites are provided through the spring, summer and fall each year.
•Modern & Primitive Camp Grounds •Pit-Vault Bathrooms •Hiking Trail
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCriss Cove County Park is located in Iowa near Winterset
Public CampgroundDirections
Due to Criss Cove’s location at the intersection of U.S Highway 169 and County Road G-61, Criss Cove is easily accessed and provides a family friendly atmosphere.
Coordinates
41.21374296 N
94.04306382 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/7/26- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/7/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 46 min from Des Moines, IA
- 1 hr 12 min from Ames, IA
- 2 hrs from Omaha, NE
- 2 hrs 13 min from St. Joseph, MO
