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Sands Timber Rec Area

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Sands Timber Rec Area near Blockton, IA, features flat terrain with scattered trees and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Visitors can explore nearby attractions like Lake of Three Fires State Park and the Nodaway Valley Historical Museum.

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Location

Sands Timber Rec Area is located in Iowa

Coordinates

40.62900076 N
94.49700018 W

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Detours Nearby

Middle River Point

1 hr 14 min away

Arrowhead Park Pottawattamie County Park

1 hr 55 min away

Drive Time

1 hr 17 min from St. Joseph
1 hr 39 min from Des Moines
2 hrs 2 min from Kansas City
2 hrs 2 min from Omaha

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Connectivity

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T-Mobile5G
Good Coverage
Verizon
No Coverage
AT&TLTE
Some Coverage

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

Contact

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Kelly

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Reviewed Jul. 13, 2023

Small, secluded, on gravel, single lane entrance.

Just scouted, sites are within spitting distance of each other. Only 30amp, No dump facility. Could have a problem if you encountered another rig if it was wet. The lake looks nice. Cheap at $15.

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Month of VisitSeptember

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Sands Timber Rec Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Sands Timber Rec Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Sands Timber Rec Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Sands Timber Rec Area does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Sands Timber Rec Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

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