Jones Bay Campground — Steamboat Rock State Park

I stayed here one night in July 2021. The sites are in groups of four with one gravel/dirt parking spot for each campsite. Behind the parking spots are picnic tables, a tent area and a fire ring for each site. Generally the area is weedy, grassy or dry dirt/sand. Most sites have lake view / access, although it seemed grassy and muddy to get there. Probably ok to put in a kayak or a canoe. It seems like many people come here for fishing and boating.

Sites 8-18 weren’t open when I came.

-Vault toilets. I didn’t use, so I can’t comment. -No water or trash available

Verizon 1 bar 1x (useless?) ATT 2 bars LTE (decent) Both marginally better with a booster

The views were beautiful at sunset.

The larger campground to the south costs $37-$50 a night. That campground is more developed with amenities, grass but very close neighbors. Osbourne campground to the north is also primitive like Jones Bay and also $12 a night but the sites are in one giant parking lot all facing each other so you have lots of neighbors.

I love to camp at steamboat! It’s great for tent or RVs. There’s some awesome hikes near by. Right on the lake and a great play ground. Great for bike riding. Great for pets!

Jones bay CG is just past Steamboat Rock and has maybe 8 sites. We camped at the end one which you must carry into, but you have your own bathroom and lots of privacy. The walk in is maybe 50 yards and we brought our own water but you could filter. Camp is right on Banks lake and has a table and fire pit. Some nice areas to explore right from camp and lots of shoreline and vistas. We were here during spring break, and not crowded at all. Lots of hiking nearby and the state park is just down the road.