Dreher Island State Park Campground
Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2022

quiet (off-season) camping on the water

General: Two loops (Islanders Camp Circle and the Anglers Camp Circle) but only the Islanders loop was open when we were there. The Anglers loop looked to be in rougher shape so perhaps they are going to upgrade it and do some maintenance on it? There is every possible type of accommodation from primitive group sites to tent sites, electric sites, camper cabins, and luxury waterfront villas. Note of caution: in the Islanders loop, there are a few significant road heaves that even driving 5 mph will knock anything remotely loose in your camper off kilter! 

Site Quality: Generous-sized driveways. Most were angled to take the most advantage of lake views. Site 43 had neighbors only on one side (as did several others), making this a desirable site! 

Bathhouse: Clean although it looked like there was some mold (or other black substance) in the shower and along the base of the toilets. The shower was hot and welcomed even if the flow was gentler than I would have liked. 

Activities/Amenities: Fishing, boating. Since it was a weekday in the off-season, there was only an occasional boat motoring by. There are a couple of hiking trails and a short nature trail, both accessible from the Islanders Camp Circle. We took advantage of sparsely traveled roads and mostly flat terrain to get in a half-marathon training run. Although we don’t fish or boat, we do enjoy camping on the water and in the off-season, and this was an exceptionally quiet and peaceful two-day stay.

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  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Dreher Island State Park Campground by Lee D., November 28, 2022