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Lake Wapello State Park

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Location

Lake Wapello State Park is located in Iowa

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Directions

Four miles north of Bloomfield or fifteen miles south of Ottumwa on Highway 63, take 180th street west, go six miles to the town of Drakesville, continue west on 180th five miles, 180th turns into Eagle Blvd. Go one mile on Eagle Blvd and the entrance to the park is on the left.

Address

15248 Campground Rd
Drakesville, IA 52552

Coordinates

40.81600044 N
92.589 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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6 Reviews

Tim M.
Reviewed May. 10, 2021

Happy place

I have camped at lake wapello for 32 years in a row over my birthday in September it is the cleanest friendliest best wildlife great fishing wonderful campsites a place that I will always return to.

Site1
Month of VisitOctober
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Reviewed May. 20, 2019

Great place to camp, kayak, fish, and hike!

Spacious campground with clean facilities.  Some campsites are close to the lake.  Several hiking paths-Lakeshore Trail goes around the whole lake, so be sure to reserve 2-3 hours to conquer this path-more if you like to take in the scenery.  Quite a bit of wildlife seen during kayaking and…

Site68
Month of VisitMay
  • Toad on the road (hiking path)
  • Turtle on the hiking path
  • Flower with drops of rain
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Dorothy H.
Reviewed Jun. 18, 2018

family day

excellent way to spend a day with family. boat rentals were a blast and added bonus.

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Location

Lake Wapello State Park is located in Iowa

Detail location of campground

Directions

Four miles north of Bloomfield or fifteen miles south of Ottumwa on Highway 63, take 180th street west, go six miles to the town of Drakesville, continue west on 180th five miles, 180th turns into Eagle Blvd. Go one mile on Eagle Blvd and the entrance to the park is on the left.

Address

15248 Campground Rd
Drakesville, IA 52552

Coordinates

40.81600044 N
92.589 W

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