With electric and water hookups available, Marlin Fogle Rec Area provides basic camping infrastructure managed by the City of Diagonal. The campground accommodates both RVs and tent campers through drive-in and walk-in access, though sites lack direct lake views despite the proximity to Fogle Lake. Recent visitors note the facility appears well-maintained but compact, with sites positioned approximately 25 feet apart.
The campground includes essential amenities like drinking water, restrooms, showers, and a dump station, plus allows campfires and pets. Campers can explore additional sites around Fogle Lake Park or venture to Kokesh Co Park less than two miles south. The setup works well for RV travelers needing hookups and basic services in southwest Iowa.
Description
45 sites available year round. No reservations taken; 1st come, 1st serve basis. Dump station, water/electric hookups, picnic tables and grill, fire ring at each site. Sand volleyball, basketball court, 2 small playground areas, fishing. 100-year-old truss bridge with benches for relaxing with a view of the 44 acre lake. Two smaller ponds. Graveled camp spots. Fish cleaning station, boat ramp. No swimming, no wake lake. Bath/shower house open year round. Three shelter houses. Rent 6 consecutives nights, the 7th night is free.
Reservation Info
Rent 6 consecutives nights, the 7th night is free.
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Location
Public CampgroundMarlin Fogle Rec Area is located in Iowa
Coordinates
40.81800081 N
94.34900082 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 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)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 28 min from Des Moines, IA
- 1 hr 33 min from St. Joseph, MO
- 1 hr 54 min from Ames, IA
- 1 hr 56 min from Omaha, NE
