Camp there in mid August Nice level site Had 50amp electric and water nearby. Camped in loop B Nice view of the Lake shade in the morning the sun in the evening. We have a 38 foot class A And only one turn was a little tight .
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Lake Wapello State Park offers a well-maintained, family-friendly lakeside campground with RV and tent sites, rentable cabins, a beach, playgrounds, picnic spots, and multiple boat docks/launches suitable for kayaking and fishing. A roughly 6.6-mile loop trails the lake and provides easy-to-moderate hiking, though seasonal conditions can be muddy, have fallen trees, or show limited maintenance in places. Facilities are praised for clean, modern shower houses and basic on-site services like a bait shop and seasonal kiosk. The grounds showcase prairie wildflowers and wildlife; note some lakeside cabins may have limited cell service.
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📖 About This Campground
Lake Wapello State Park in Drakesville Iowa offers partial hookup RV and tent camping in a CCC built park. Fishing and hiking highlight the outdoor activities.