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Pierce Creek Rec Area

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Pierce Creek Rec Area near Essex, IA, features flat terrain with open spaces and scattered trees. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore Viking Lake State Park and Waubonsie State Park, offering hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities.

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Location

Pierce Creek Rec Area is located in Iowa

Address

112 E Main St
Essex, IA 51638

Coordinates

40.84300079 N
95.35500018 W

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Site Types

Tent Sites
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Features

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Electric Hookups
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50 Amp Hookups

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Drive Time

1 hr 3 min from Omaha
1 hr 26 min from Lincoln
1 hr 28 min from St. Joseph
2 hrs 9 min from Des Moines

Tony B.

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Reviewed Sep. 27, 2020

Maybe a hidden gem

Pierce creek is just on the out side of the town Essex. There is nice quiet lake, with some fish jumping. On the Southside there is a day area with grills and picnic tables. There are also access to hiking, horse and bike trails. You go the west side and there is a equestrian campsite that is pretty basic. There is not much but electrical sites, corals, and a outhouse. Now on the north side there is a regular campground. There are pads and electrical hook ups. As well as the tents sites farther in. The bathrooms are full. There is sinks, toilets and even showers. This place maybe just that hidden gem for some of you in southwestern Iowa.

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Matt S.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2017

Pierce Creek is for Horse Campers

I want to first qualify this post because I do not camp with or ride horses. I would love to learn but right now that is not a possibility.

I would pass this place if I did not have a horse. The facilities are old and there is not a real attraction unless you have a horse. On the other hand, if you are riding your horse and camping this is a great place. It has the pens and facilities for you and your horse to be comfortable.