Pony Creek Co Park, near Pacific Junction, Iowa, is a quaint campground that offers a simple escape into nature. With a few sites available, it’s a decent choice for those looking to spend a night or two away from the hustle and bustle.

The park features electric hookups and allows campfires, making it easy to enjoy evenings under the stars. Visitors have mentioned that while the camping area is small, the surrounding wildlife and the nearby lake provide a beautiful backdrop for fishing and relaxation. One camper noted, “It’s a beautiful setting, right in the middle of the Loess Hills.”

For families, there’s a small playground and a pond for fishing, which adds a bit of fun for the kids. While some have pointed out that the camping spots don’t offer much in terms of views, the nostalgia and charm of the area keep folks coming back. If you’re just looking for a quick getaway or a picnic spot, Pony Creek can fit the bill nicely.

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Pony Creek is an old campground operated in Southwest Iowa.  It only has about 6 sites.  There is a pond in front of the park for fishing and a small playground.  It also has some sort of conference center that looks like it was built recently.  Honestly it looks a little out of place.

I would bring my family here for a picnic but it is not where I would camp.

Pony Creek is too small

Been coming to this lake for years. It's a beautiful setting, right in the middle Loess Hills in sw Iowa.  The fishing has always been good here.  But this camp area is not much at all.  The spaces are really small, and not really one view of the lake.  There is a new visitor center right by the entrance of the camping area.  There also a really small pond by the entrance as well.  This place would probably work for a over night stay, but not a destination. But I still love the areas wildlife, and the lake.  Or maybe it's just the nostalgia for me.

Like the lake, but not much camping

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