A.W. Marion State Park Campground
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Reviewed Feb. 27, 2019

Smaller but Peaceful

We had a wonderful time at site 51. We went in 2017 for Father’s Day and they had family activities for it. They had a scavenger hunt which made us really experience the nature around us, going through the woods off trail, going to the lakeside, walking around looking for different things on a list. It helped there was a prize so it really put competition between us and two other families. Two of us tied so we were lucky enough to get the free boat ride and the other team that was part of the boy scouts got a free one night camping stay. The campground is smaller,peaceful and quite but yet no one got mad if kids played. We were right beside the playground so I was worried about rude and rowdy kids but nope. The kids were good and left the playground at a respectable time. Since we were the only family by the playground my kids quietly played there for a while all by themselves after dark while we were in eyesight relaxing at our camp site. There is also a roadway you can drive by the lake in the campground to fish. My husband and daughter liked it bc they could fish it at night time. You will need bug spray and lanterns bc it is darrrk! The only bad thing is there is no beach so on the hot days the kids get bored although we went to the fishing spot in the campground and let the kids play in the water. When we were there, there were no showers but the toilet was by our site so that was a plus (non flushing). There was also a water spicket close by the playground. So everything was close for us. The kids could play and explore safely within eye sight. We really enjoyed our stay and would go back in the cooler months due to there being no beach but there is plenty of trees for shade.

  • Review photo of A.W. Marion State Park Campground by Melissa M., February 27, 2019
  • Review photo of A.W. Marion State Park Campground by Melissa M., February 27, 2019
  • Review photo of A.W. Marion State Park Campground by Melissa M., February 27, 2019
  • Review photo of A.W. Marion State Park Campground by Melissa M., February 27, 2019
  • Review photo of A.W. Marion State Park Campground by Melissa M., February 27, 2019
  • Review photo of A.W. Marion State Park Campground by Melissa M., February 27, 2019
  • Review photo of A.W. Marion State Park Campground by Melissa M., February 27, 2019