Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

Palo, IA

4.3(276 reviews)

About this campground

Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area in Palo Iowa provides partial and primitive (no water, electric, or sewer) hookup RV and tent camping adjacent to a recreational lake.

What campers say

The 400-acre lake and surrounding Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area offer a clean, family-friendly setting for kayaking, boating, swimming and shoreline fishing. A sandy beach, maintained campground and surprisingly tidy restrooms (including pit toilets) make overnight stays convenient, though some primitive sites are uneven. A popular 8–9 mile loop trail circles the lake and supports hiking, running and horseback riding; rolling hills and sandy or muddy sections can make routes more strenuous. The open lake can be windy, which affects small craft and paddleboarding. Fishing variety and scenic views make it a good stop for day trips, photography and camping, but expect variable fishing success.

Our summary of 275 traveler reviews.

Amenities

Hookups and power

  • Electric

Setting

  • Lake

More

  • Pets
  • Public Park
  • Pull-thru
  • Tents

276 reviews

1 of them was written on CampgroundViews.

Camping Pro

https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/Pleasant-Creek-State-Recreation-Area

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Location

Address
4530 McClintock Road, Palo, IA 52324
GPS
42.1190° N, 91.8056° W

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