Lake Wapello State Park
Lake Wapello State Park
Location:6 miles west of Drakesville, off IA 273.
Facilities:89 campsites (@di; 44 with electrical hookups), modern shower andrestroom facilities, 14 family rental cabins, picnic areas, open picnicshelter (é), multi-use trails, nature trail, swimming beach,playground, fishing pier (é), boat ramp, boat rentals, restaurant(seasonal), concession.
Activities:Camping, swimming, lake fishing, boating, hiking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing.
Special Features:Park has a newly remodeled stone and timber 1930s beach building thatincludes a seasonal restaurant, a lake observation deck, and restrooms,as well as a concession area. A portion of the building is availablefor rent. In addition, the facilities of a former Boy Scout camp arenow owned by the Camp Wapello Preservation Group. These facilitiesinclude 10 separate tent camping areas, a dining hall with cookingfacilities, and a shower building.
Address:15248 Campground Rd
Drakesville, IA 52552
Phone:641-722-3371
Fax:641-722-3384
Web: www.iowadnr.com/parks/state_park_list/lake_wapello.html
Size: 1,150 acres.
See other parks in Iowa.