Boaters and anglers gain direct water access at Louisa County Snively Access Campground, where most sites sit right at the water's edge with a boat ramp on-site. The Louisa County Conservation Board manages this year-round facility on open terrain, though campers should prepare for a very steep dirt lane that may challenge RVs over 25 feet.
Most sites include electric hookups and picnic tables, while a single community spigot serves the entire campground. Campers handle their own garbage removal and use older pit toilets. The rough access road and waterfront positioning make this spot work best for tent campers and smaller RVs focused on water-based recreation rather than amenities.
Description
Electricity Fire ring Firewood available Pet Friendly Picnic Table Restroom
31 electric campsites; one tent only site (although tents are allowed on any site)
Restrooms (pit toilet)
Electricity (20/30/50 amp)
Picnic tables & fire rings
Water (April 15 - Oct 15)
Rates: $17/night
Boating (motor allowed) - although they must put in at either Schaffer's Access or Sand Run Access
Paddling - the Odessa Water Trail is a great place for canoes and kayaks and you can launch right at Snively
Fishing - great for bass, catfish, bluegill and crappie - any fish found on the Mississippi could be found on Odessa as it often is open to the Mississippi through the upper and lower tubes
The nearest dump station is at the North Park/Rodeo Grounds along Hwy 61 in Wapello.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLouisa County Snively Access Campground is located in Iowa near Wapello
Directions
Located approximately 4 miles east of Wapello.
Address
9426 County Road X61
Wapello, IA 52653
Coordinates
41.19277731 N
91.11106436 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Electric Hookups
- Fires
Drive Time
- 51 min from Iowa City, IA
- 58 min from Davenport, IA
- 1 hr 12 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
- 1 hr 55 min from Peoria, IL
