Waterloo / Lost Island Waterpark KOA

The Great Outdoors

You may enjoy seeing the sights at the Upper Mississippi River National Fish and Wildlife Refuge just south of Bellevue when you're RV camping at Waterloo/Lost Island Waterpark KOA. This refuge was established to preserve and protect wildlife, fish, and plants. It also serves as a breeding place for migratory birds. It has been recognized as a Wetland of International Importance and a Globally Important Bird Area. The refuge is surrounded by steep woodland bluffs and offers scenic views. There are trails, canoe and bike paths, pull-offs, observation decks, and interpretive signage throughout. Visitor centers offer exhibits, environmental programming, bookstores, and other services and activities for visitors’ enjoyment and education.The Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens was recognized as a local Organization of the Year, and you will be able to appreciate it too when you're RV camping at the KOA near here. Garden exhibits include the Rose Garden, Display Gardens, Mosaiculture Garden, Ornamental Grass Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sesquicentennial Forest. The gift shop features unique, handmade items, including dishcloths, wine, birdhouses, and arboretum t-shirts.Spend some time in the great outdoors and in the community with your rental motorhome near Waterloo/Lost Island KOA when you visit the municipal Big Woods Lake Recreation Area in Cedar Falls. It covers 320 acres with a 65-acre lake and ten acres of prairie. Small lakes, wetlands, and woodlands make up the rest of the area. The park offers boat ramps, picnic shelters, multi-use trails with fitness racks, disc golf, a kayak launch, and restrooms. Fishing is allowed, but swimming is not. Wi-Fi is available in the campground area. Educational programming and special events for all ages are held here throughout the year too.

Exploring the Area

The Lost Island Waterpark is one of the best attractions in the area when you set up camp in a travel trailer at Waterloo/Lost Island KOA. It was recognized as one of the best outdoor water parks by USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Awards and is in the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame. This spectacular amusement park features attractions including water slides, rafting, tubing, wave pools, flumes and coasters, an island oasis, golf, go-karts, and children’s activities. The mermaid mascot makes appearances in the summer. There is plenty to appeal to all ages and stages, and you’ll be able to access it all easily from your RV site. Reserved cabanas with personal attendants and other amenities are available for rent. There are multiple eating and drinking establishments in the park. Special events and themed weekends are held throughout the year.The Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo is another major draw when you are camping at Waterloo/Lost Island Waterpark KOA. As with any casino worthy of the name, there are a number of excellent eating and drinking establishments here. There are also slot machines and video poker, table games, baccarat, tournaments, promotions, and other contests of chance and skill. The hotel also hosts live entertainment and other ways to enjoy yourself. It is a destination in itself and one you'll want to make sure you set aside some adult time for while you are here.You can eat at the on-site snack bar when you are RV camping at Waterloo/Lost Island Waterpark KOA. There are also cafés, snacks and treats, and a beer garden at the Lost Island Waterpark and several restaurants, including a steakhouse and a buffet, at the Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo. In addition, you’ll be able to find pretty much anything else you want nearby, from fine dining to family-friendly meals and fast food. When you need to fill up your tank as well as your stomach, there are numerous convenience stores, truck stops, and service stations where you can find either gasoline or diesel fuel.