With electrical hookups and drive-in access, South Lake Campground provides basic amenities for RV and tent camping in Clinton. The state-managed facility includes restrooms, showers, and a dump station, though water and sewer services close for winter months. Cell service reaches the campground, and hiking trails wind through the surrounding park area.
One reviewer noted the campground appeared somewhat run down during a late fall visit, when only electrical service remained available. Reservations can be made through Reserve America, though some campers find the booking system challenging to use while traveling. For additional camping options in the region, campers can explore camping near Clinton. Plan ahead for seasonal facility closures if visiting during colder months.
Reservation Info
Walk-in cabin rental questions should be directed to the park concession operator Kelly Peterman at 319/361-4794.
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Location
Public CampgroundSouth Lake Campground is located in Iowa
Directions
Getting There: GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 42.61583, -91.55944 42°36'57"N, 91°33'34"W To the South Gate Entrance South Lake Campground, Cabins, Beach, Office 1.3 miles north out of Dundee on W69. To East Gate Entrance Backbone trail head and picnic area's 1.5 miles north on W69 from South Gate Entrance. To the West Gate Entrance Six Pines Campground, CCC Museum and picnic areas take 187 North from Hwy 20 to C57, Take C57 5 miles East to park entrance. North Gate Entrance Richmond Springs, Auditorium and picnic areas take Hwy 3 East from Strawberry Point. Go North on W68 to North Gate Approximately 2 miles.
Coordinates
41.84444364 N
90.31621682 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 34 min from Davenport, IA
- 1 hr 1 min from Dubuque, IA
- 1 hr 20 min from Iowa City, IA
- 1 hr 32 min from Rockford, IL
