Boulder Lake Campground, near Wakonda State Park, is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a mix of comfort and adventure. This spot is popular for its spacious sites, which are perfect for both tents and RVs, and it offers amenities like drinking water and electric hookups to make your stay more convenient.

Visitors rave about the beautiful lakes and trails that surround the campground. You can expect to find plenty of opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and hiking, with trails ranging from short strolls to more challenging hikes. One camper mentioned, “Several lakes and trails. Borders farmland. Very clean,” highlighting the well-kept nature of the area.

The campground also features a swimming beach, which is a hit for families looking to cool off. Clean bathrooms and warm showers are available, making it easy to freshen up after a day of activities. As one reviewer put it, “This campsite is PERFECT... Quiet campsite. Easy access and gorgeous stars at night.” 

While the campground can get busy during peak season, especially with families enjoying the outdoors, there are quieter spots to be found, particularly in the tent-only loop. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Boulder Lake Campground offers a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of fun for everyone.

Boulder Lake Campground is open all year and has 77 campsites; 65 with electricity and 12 basic. These sites have pads ranging from 25 to 109 feet long. So you know that your camper or RV will fit as long as you reserve a campsite well ahead of time. Four of the sites (three with electric and one basic) are ADA-accessible. If you want to be close to the lake, check out the map on the reservation website to choose and reserve the one you prefer.

Every campsite has a picnic table, fire pit, and a lantern pole and pets are allowed as long as they are restrained or on a leash at all times. There is potable water access by campsites seven, 14, 22, 35, 65, and 76. In addition, you can find vault toilets near sites 30 and 76. The shower house, flushable toilets, laundry room, and woodlot are all found at the entrance to the campsite and the RV dump site is nearby the entrance as well.

Boulder Lake Campground — Wakonda State Park

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Wakonda state park, located about 30 miles north of Hannibal. The park has a several lakes to fish and boat with multiple trails ranging from 1 to 5 miles. The sites are a little tight but at the time of our visit the park was empty. The showerhouse is a little dated but adequate. The basic sites site right on the edge of a small lake and is a wonderful sight waking up to. My only complaint is the highway a little close and it can be loud.

Unexpected gem

Great place

Boulder Lake is the larger of the two campgrounds here at Wakonda State Park. It is also crowded with RV and campers in the main part of the campground, with a small loop that is sort of tent only. The tent part is a loop with sites in the middle (37-50) having the best trees for hammocks and the sites on the outside of the loop having the most level places for pitching a tent. If you can get site 44, you have probably the best site in the campground as it sits at the end of the loop with no close neighbors, close to the lake, and backs to nice trees. None of the other sites are as private. This site is the furthest from the bathrooms and shower house, however. You can purchase ice and wood, and there are laundry facilities. All of this is located near the shower house. There are a couple of water spikots scattered around the campgrounds, and there is one hiking trail that heads out of the campground near the woodlot. Elsewhere in the park is a nice swimming beach with a place to shower off the sand, and some interesting cement tunnels/bunkers that kids might have fun exploring.

Large family fun campground with a little bit for everyone

Stayed off Boulder lake and near very wooded area.  The lot itself is good but your neighbor was close. There were lots of frogs and mosquitos near the lake in which get very close to your site and public area. Grounds  around site were not very grassy mostly muddy or with rocks. Bathrooms and shower were clean with warm water.  The lakes are not clear and had snakes which we saw while fishing. The park itself didn’t offer nice views  The volunteer ranger drives around once every hour.  Overall it’s okay but would rather stay elsewhere. 

It’s okay 

I’ve been going to this campground since I was a child, it’s one of my favorite places to camp. A popular place, during the summer it’s always full and kids running around, people walking and running and riding bikes, walking dogs. Great trails too, ranging from half a mile to 3 miles. Nice lakes, kayaking rentals available, and a swimming beach too. 

Constant Returner

This campsite is PERFECT. We only stayed 1 night but we couldn’t get over the privacy for the amazing price. Quiet campsite. Easy access and gorgeous stars at night. Would definitely stay if we’re ever around again.

Marvel Would Be Proud

Several lakes and trails. Borders farm land. Very clean

Wakonda tent camping

We decided to go camping for a low cost trip after a courthouse wedding. This was the perfect place. There were wagons available for the walk in sites to help bring in our gear. We stayed 3 nights and after night 1 we were the only people in the walk-in sites, so that was nice. They back up to a lake and site 3 has perfect access. We hiked some of the trails and made some of our own. There’s showers and a laundry room available with the bathrooms. Plus there’s a Walmart nearby if you forgot anything. 

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