$12 - $40 / night

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Viking Lake State Park Campground

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Viking Lake State Park Campground, near Stanton, Iowa, is a fantastic destination for families and outdoor lovers alike. With a mix of tent, RV, and cabin accommodations, it caters to various camping styles, making it easy to find the perfect spot for your getaway.

The campground boasts well-maintained sites, many of which are conveniently located near the lake, ideal for fishing, kayaking, or a refreshing swim. Visitors have praised the clean facilities, including showers and restrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay. One camper noted, “The camp sites are spread apart giving you room to do things on your camp site,” which adds to the overall enjoyment of the experience.

For those who enjoy hiking, there are trails that wind through the area, offering a chance to explore the natural beauty surrounding the campground. Plus, the sandy beach area is perfect for relaxing or letting the kids play. As one reviewer mentioned, “Great fishing and swim up beach,” highlighting the fun that awaits right at your doorstep.

If you’re looking for a place that combines outdoor adventure with family-friendly amenities, Viking Lake State Park Campground is worth a visit. Whether you’re casting a line, paddling on the water, or just soaking up the sun, this campground has something for everyone.

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Viking Lake State Park

Welcome to Viking Lake State Park, one of the most popular state parks in southwest Iowa. Viking Lake's accessibility, abundant recreational opportunities and its wealth of natural beauty make it an outdoor lover's paradise.

A large portion of the 1,000-acre park has been left in its natural state and has an abundance of wild flowers, plants and wildlife. It is not uncommon to see beavers, turkey, muskrats, ducks, shore birds and white-tailed deer. Many of the park's hills and valleys were once campsites of Native American tribes and artifacts were uncovered when the dam was being constructed.

Any size boat motor is allowed on the lake, but is restricted to no-wake speed. No personal watercraft are allowed.

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Location

Viking Lake State Park Campground is located in Iowa

Directions

From Hwy.34 go south on county road M-65 then turn east on county road H-43 and continue to the park entrance.

Address

2780 Viking Lake Road
Stanton, IA 51573

Coordinates

40.96436703 N
95.04405982 W

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Access

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

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Available
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Reservable
Showers
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

Contact

General Info

Reservations

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Drive Time

1 hr 8 min from Omaha
1 hr 35 min from St. Joseph
1 hr 40 min from Lincoln
1 hr 42 min from Des Moines

Ryan P.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 3, 2023

Very nice park

Mostly level sites with options for tenting or rv. Sites are primitive, electric only or full hookup. Several back to to the lake. The lake is great for fishing, kayaking or swimming.

Site98

Month of VisitApril

1life1try

Guide

Reviewed Jan. 15, 2023

Starlink is hit and miss, lot of trees.

Very nice and cheap. 8 for camping, 12 with electric and 18 full hookups. That’s a great price for the view. I will definitely be back when it’s greener. Verizon is 2 bars of 4g. And Starlink is only possible in select places, as there is a lot of trees. It’s January, so I chose my spot for the internet.

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Tarrah C.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 13, 2022

Nice stay

The tent sites are small and depending on your location you may have to haul your stuff to your site. The hiking was nice only 5 miles though.

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Month of VisitJune

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Taylor A.

Guide

Reviewed Jan. 26, 2022

Awesome family campground

Has a water park you can rent golf carts and cabins lots todo very family friendly

Month of VisitJuly

Tony B.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 12, 2020

Nice little lake a stones throw from Viliscia

We been to Viking Lake a few times over the years. And it has been cool to see this place evolve over time. They did drain this lake a few years back. But this little place has a lot to offer for campers. There trails, fishing, and kayaking. There is also a swimming area and beach and clean barhrooms. I have no problem with staying at place anytime.

Alex M.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 15, 2019

Love it

This is one off the prettiest places we have been camping at and will be going back again. Camp sites are spread apart giving u room to do things on ur camp site.

John K.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018

Love this park

Great fishing and swim up beach

Caralee D.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

Great local campground

We have been going to Viking lake for years. We hadn't been back until just recently. Our absence was due to an invasive species in the lake a few years back. They had drained the lake to kill off the species and then restock. We figured that things would be back to normal by now, but we had no luck. My family fished all weekend and didn't catch anything to keep. It didn't look like campers around us had any better luck.

Despite the poor fishing, I love this campground. Our campsite had great shade from the trees and was right next to an inlet from the lake. We had a great spot to place our kayak in right by our campsite. The lake is large with plenty of areas with downed trees for prime fishing. It is a no wake lake, so it is perfect for small boats and kayaks.

The trails are varied and long. It had changed since the last time we had camped and they had closed off some bisecting trails to shorten your hike. There are "posted" maps along the trail, but nothing detailed or portable to take with you.

They have a great horseshoe pit and happened to have a tournament one of the days we camped that my family was able to join. They also have a great sandy beach area for swimming. We were a little disappointed that the convenient store/ restaurant was closed. We remember how they used to rent out boats which was extremely nice when we were younger and couldn't afford one of our own. Instead, they have a little shop in the camping area that the camp hosts open various hours of the day. It is super cute, but very small, so it does not have everything you might need. It is close to a town, so not too far off if you forgot something.

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Month of VisitAugust

Laura B.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 3, 2018

Great campground

This place fills up! Great campground with restaurant, beach and boat rentals.

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Matt S.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2017

Viking Lake is not Valhalla but is a good place to camp

Viking Lake is clean and well managed. It has several amenities including a restaurant if you left your cooler at home.

The campsites are nice and so are the facilities. During the week it is really quiet. I think most of the action here happens on the weekend based on the size of the park and the campgrounds, but I am not sure because I stayed during the week.

There are a few hiking trails and a marina where you can rent a boat for a little fun after eating lunch in the restaurant. This is one of the better stops in Southwest Iowa.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Viking Lake State Park Campground?

Camping at Viking Lake State Park Campground can cost between $12.00 and $40.00 depending on the site.

Does Viking Lake State Park Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Viking Lake State Park Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Viking Lake State Park Campground?

Viking Lake State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 35 feet.

Are fires allowed at Viking Lake State Park Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Viking Lake State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Viking Lake State Park Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Viking Lake State Park Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Viking Lake State Park Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is available.

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