Within Benton County's rolling landscape, Hannen County Park sits on 160 acres of wooded hills and open spaces. The park features both drive-in and walk-in camping sites, with electric hookups available for RVs alongside standard tent camping areas. A dump station serves RV campers, while drinking water, restrooms, and shower facilities support all visitors.
"Great stay over memorial day weekend. Quiet campground. Be prepared for a couple of hills in the park," notes one recent camper. The terrain includes several slopes throughout the property, which adds character to the landscape but requires some navigation for those with mobility concerns. Sites include picnic tables, and campfires are permitted in designated areas.
The park maintains a beach area for swimming and water activities, giving campers direct access to the lake. Pets are welcome throughout the campground and park grounds. The facility operates year-round, making it accessible for winter camping as well as peak season visits. For those exploring central Iowa's camping options, campsites near Marengo provide additional choices in the region.
Hannen County Park works well for families seeking a county park experience with modern amenities, RV travelers needing hookups, and campers who appreciate having water recreation steps from their site.
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Location
Public CampgroundHannen County Park is located in Iowa
Directions
From town: Go 1 mi S on CR-V56, then 3 mi SE on blacktop road.
Coordinates
41.86300084 N
92.11200082 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 4/27/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 30 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
- 38 min from Iowa City, IA
- 1 hr from Waterloo, IA
- 1 hr 21 min from Ames, IA
