Five electrical pedestals surround an unfinished shelter at this basic camping area near Thayer Lake. The campground lacks water service, dump stations, trash collection, and fire rings, with access via a narrow, winding single-lane road that could pose challenges for larger RVs meeting oncoming traffic. The adjacent pond shows potential for fishing with good cover structure.
Railroad tracks and highway noise from the north border may affect the camping experience. The facility appears designed primarily for small campers and tent camping focused on fishing access. Campers should bring their own water and plan for pack-in, pack-out camping given the minimal services available.
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Map & DirectionsUnion County Park Thayer Lake Park is located in Iowa near Creston
Directions
Located 1 mile south and west of Thayer approximately 10 miles east of Afton and 12 miles west of Osceola.
Address
3132 Thayer Lake Rd
Thayer, IA 50254
Coordinates
41.0249668 N
94.05016028 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 55 min from Des Moines, IA
- 1 hr 21 min from Ames, IA
- 1 hr 58 min from St. Joseph, MO
- 2 hrs 4 min from Omaha, NE
