Lake Wapello Campground

Lake Wapello Campground is within Lake Wapello State Park, located near Drakesville in the southeast part of Iowa. Here you will have great outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, and water sports. Some other scenic natural parks are also nearby, like the Tubaugh Wildlife Area and Rathbun Lake. This part of Iowa is mostly rural, with rolling landscapes and beautiful forests. If you want to visit bigger cities for attractions and shopping, the closest option is Ottumwa, about half an hour's drive. Des Moines and Iowa City are approximately two hours' drive away.

Lake Wapello has a long beach where visitors love to spend time relaxing, swimming, or enjoying water sports. There are restrooms, showers, and a restaurant on the beach. Around the lake, you can go hiking, biking, or jogging along a seven-mile-long hiking trail. On the lake, there is a boat ramp, and one of the most popular activities here is fishing. Some of the campsites at Lake Wapello State Park offer full hookups, and other hookup variations are available too.

This family-friendly RV campground near Ottumwa is a perfect place for a family vacation, and there's a huge park where kids can play. There are also playgrounds and sports courts nearby, or guests can use the beach. The campground has modern restrooms and showers, a dump station, and phone hookups. Lake Wapello Campground is pet-friendly, so you can bring your pup along for the ride. Book an RV in Davis County, Iowa, and you can immerse yourself in this gorgeous park.