Snyder Bend County Park sits within Snyder Bend Park, managed by the Woodbury County Conservation Board along the Missouri River floodplain near Salix, Iowa. The campground runs from May through October, with sites that face open terrain near a lake, and campers arriving without a reservation can self-check-in any time before 10 p.m. Access has a rough character, so leveling blocks are worth keeping handy.
Sites here have noticeable spacing between them, and multiple reviewers mention the quietness as a consistent feature of overnight stays. Lake-facing sites are available on a first-come basis, and a lakeside walking trail gives campers a way to stretch their legs in the evening. Note that the lake has been drained during past visits, so the water view may vary depending on conditions. Mosquitoes tend to be active at dusk, particularly in summer months.
Each site includes a fire pit, electric hookup, and water connection, with a bathhouse on-site providing showers. The campground accommodates RVs up to 45 feet and has a dump station. Rates run $17 to $25 per night depending on hookup type. Ann W. notes that "lake facing spaces available if not already taken," so arriving early matters if waterside positioning is a priority. Gravel cyclists have also flagged the area as a useful base. The campground works well for RV travelers and tent campers wanting a low-key stop with full hookups at a reasonable nightly rate.
Description
This 35-acre area is located 3 miles west of Salix, Iowa. Snyder Bend Lake is an oxbow of the Missouri River, formed in the early 1960’s when the river was channelized.
The lake has been stocked with walleye fingerlings in the past, a cooperative project with the River City Anglers of Siouxland. Other popular game fish include largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, catfish and perch.
A wildlife refuge has been established at Snyder Bend and no disturbance or human traffic is allowed on the refuge for several months in the fall. Please observe refuge dates as posted.
This 34-acre area is located one mile south of Bigelow Park near Salix. Snyder Bend Lake is an oxbow of the Missouri River, formed in the early 1960s when the river was channelized.
Park facilities are open and pressurized water systems are available May 1 through October 31.
4 two-bedroom family cabins (fee charged)
28 electrical campsites (fee charged)
12 tent or non-electrical campsites (fee charged)
Fee Info
Non-Electrical Sites: $17/day Electrical & Water Sites: $25/day Firewood: $5/bundle
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSnyder Bend County Park is located in Iowa near Salix
Address
2924 Snyder Bend Rd
Salix, IA 51052
Coordinates
42.28379166607563 N
96.33692777423946 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/20/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/20/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent 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)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 15 min from Sioux City, IA
- 1 hr 14 min from Omaha, NE
- 1 hr 23 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 2 hrs from Lincoln, NE
