Established Camping
Thayer Lake Rec Area
Thayer Lake Rec Area near Thayer, Iowa, features flat terrain with open spaces and scattered trees. Temperatures range from lows around 20°F in winter to highs near 85°F in summer. Visitors can explore nearby natural attractions like Green Valley State Park and the Three Mile Lake Recreation Area.
Description
Located 1 mile southwest of Thayer, this 10-acre lake was built by the railroad in the 1850's for water supply for steam engines. The 47 acre area includes excellent facilities for fishing as well as camping, hiking, and picnicking. Access is available via a rocked road parallel to Highway 34 just south of Thayer which leads to the entrance and a beautiful drive through pristine native timber. With a brand new shelter house, a boat ramp, 8 electrical campsites, and primitive camping this area receives considerable usage throughout the spring, summer and fall months. It is one of the oldest recreation areas in the county.
Location
Thayer Lake Rec Area is located in Iowa
Coordinates
41.02100005 N
94.07200082 W
Detours Nearby
Middle River Point
58 min away
Sportsman Park
1 hr 13 min away
Drive Time
- 57 min from Des Moines
- 1 hr 22 min from Ames
- 1 hr 59 min from St. Joseph
- 2 hrs 3 min from Omaha
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Electric Hookups
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
