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11 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 22, 2022

Great view, trail and fishing

Site 70 is not level, the driveway was just long enough for us and the view was great! The sites are spacious enough; cell signal was the same. The dumpsters we full when we got there on Sunday the same on Tuesday. Recycling was not offered! The bathrooms are very nice-a room with 3 stalls and 4 individual showers. The trail is superb, we rode our bikes both days we were there. It’s an easy (ebike) ride to Eldora.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by Mallory S., July 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by Mallory S., July 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by Mallory S., July 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by Mallory S., July 22, 2022
Reviewed May. 22, 2022

Beautiful Camping Experience

Lovely views, great walking paths, quiet and picturesque lake. Bathrooms and shower rooms are new and super clean. Campground is well kept. We will definitely be back.

Site63
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by Carolyn C., May 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by Carolyn C., May 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by Carolyn C., May 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by Carolyn C., May 22, 2022
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2021

Pine Lake is an awesome state park

This campground is near home so I know it well.

The campground itself is nice, with some decent sized campsites, many having a great view of upper Pine Lake. There are flush toilets and showers. Campsites have electric hookups. It can get busy during peak season!

Some of the campsites are near the lake, some are near the road. Noise is usually not a problem as the road has a 35mph speed limit by the campground.

Things to do: (so much to list!)

  • Paddle on upper or lower Pine Lake
  • Fishing, shore or boat (lake, stream, or river)
  • Bicycle trails
  • Hiking trails (all around lower Pine Lake)
  • Beach swimming (lower only)
  • Float or paddle nearby Iowa River (tube and boat rentals nearby)
  • Eat, replenish supplies in nearby Eldora
Month of VisitJuly
  • Video pan of the lower campground (near the lake)
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  • Video pan of the upper campground (near the road)
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  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by Kerry M., August 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by Kerry M., August 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by Kerry M., August 22, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 1, 2021

Gem of a campground

We loved this campground (stayed here many times in the past few years) and they've recently updated the bathroom/shower houses to be shared bathroom spaces with individual shower 'closets' on the opposite side of the building.  Excellent upgrade!

Fishing is good here, as are the hiking trails.  Can get busy on the weekends but if you camp mid-week you may be the only folks around.  Very peaceful.

Site69 (view of the lake)
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by MitchRoeschlein , June 1, 2021
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2020

Clean quiet campground

Quiet campground near Upper Pine Lake. Facilities are well maintained. The town of Eldora, just outside the park has groceries, gas and some low grade restaurants available.

Reviewed Aug. 26, 2018

BEAUTIFUL

Very nice, clean campground with a beautiful lake. Golfing and river floating nearby, with lots of trails to hike and bike. Highly recommend!

  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by Katie R., August 26, 2018
Reviewed Jul. 16, 2018

Cabin

My family and I rented on eof the cabins here. They were nice cabins just off the bank of the river! The cabin comfortably fit 4 of us. It had a nice stone fireplace a decent living room, small kitchen, and bathroom. Nice hiking trails right outside the cabin, along the river. Just down the road is a large lake with more hiking as well. Nice place overall!

  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by jennifer M., July 16, 2018
  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by jennifer M., July 16, 2018
  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by jennifer M., July 16, 2018
  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by jennifer M., July 16, 2018
  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by jennifer M., July 16, 2018
  • Review photo of Pine Lake State Park Campground by jennifer M., July 16, 2018
Reviewed Jul. 11, 2018

Great Spot Near River and Lake

We camp here about once per year, and love it so much! Great access to river a short drive away for fabulous river tubing and kayaking. The campground has nice bathroom facilities. You have to hold down the lever on the shower, which is a bit of a hassle.

Site120
Month of VisitJuly