Accessible via county roads, Little River Recreation Area provides 16 electric sites and 14 tent sites on the shores of Little River Lake. The Decatur County Conservation Board manages this drive-in and walk-in campground, which charges $15 for electric sites and $12 for tent sites without requiring reservations. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings, though some electric sites slope downward with overgrown driveways.
The bathhouse sits uphill from camping areas and includes flush toilets and showers. A bait shop operates on-site with limited hours, and two fishing docks provide lake access, including one handicapped-accessible option. Swimming is prohibited in the lake itself. The campground works well for anglers and families seeking affordable overnight stays near campgrounds around Leon.
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Map & DirectionsLittle River Recreation Area is located in Iowa near Leon
Address
190th St
Leon, IA 50144
Coordinates
40.76869776 N
93.77707355 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 5/22/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- 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
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- 30 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 1 min from Des Moines, IA
- 1 hr 26 min from Ames, IA
- 1 hr 37 min from St. Joseph, MO
- 1 hr 52 min from Kansas City, MO







