Nice campground and well cared for: you saw the staff out continually checking on things and keeping it cleaned up. Lots of activities for children when we were here. Bathrooms are a little dated and slightly small, but were clean. The pool and other areas are in great shape as well. It's close to the Interstate, but noise wasn't that bad. Actually had more noise from all the new housing developments/apartments that now surround the park on 3 sides.

Great state park and camping location. Lake was in good shape, excellent paved roads in campground. Found sites to be very level as well (at least side-to-side). Only down-side is that shower-house and playground is located at one end of the campground (and of course we were at the other) - saw lots of Rangers and the staff was always friendly.

Overall a great campground. The only reason I didn't give it a "10" is the playgrounds for younger children are very dated, plus the fact that showers in the modern/full hook-up area are 25 cents/min. We camped in the South Shore site with full hook-ups. Had a fantastic view of the lake and the sites are huge: roughly 40 x 60. The roads and pads are paved which was a nice plus and the sites very level. Just be sure (as they note on website) to have a 25' sewer hose.

This has quickly become one of our favorite places to stay when visiting central Iowa - owners really care for the place and staff is great. Just this past year they have invested more in the playground area and they keep the grounds in great shape. Very friendly staff - last visit we arrived later than planned, about 20 minutes after store closed - but owners came out and asked if we needed anything and gladly sold us a bag of ice we needed. Very family friendly campground.

We would have rated this a "10" except for how small [length wise] the 30-amp overnight sites are - it wouldn't hold our 28' trailer and Ford Expedition - fortunately sites beside were empty so we took a second site to park vehicle (only other choice was to partially block the road) - and everyone along the 30-amp overnight spots were doing the same. However the sites were very level (concrete) and hook-ups were easy to get too. Playground for children was incredible - best we have ever seen. Bath houses incredibly clean - really liked the layout - plenty of room for each shower area - each one even had a internal "bench" inside the shower, so it was easy to give a small child a shower (which is difficult in many campground showers).

Very nice campground - we have stayed here several times - prefer the deluxe sites just for extra space. Playground is OK - not huge but gives the children a good place to play. Nice pool and hot tub. Have stayed here for several events (e.g. Halloween events) and during football games - always keep campground and bathrooms clean.

Overall Great Park - while the children play area was in great shape, they were just expanding it and adding more things. Owners & Staff were all very friendly. While we were there we had 3 nights below freezing - each evening they would come around as a reminder to let folks know to unhook water - and if no one was around, would leave a note on your door. Staff knew area very well and great info on what to find where and how to get around. Only downside is that the sites were all predominately gravel - no grass. But all were very level (paved pad to pull through on) and easy hook-ups. Would definitely stay here again. And without a doubt, the cleanest bathrooms/shower houses we have seen - regardless of the time of day we used them.

A comfortable campground - one of nicest features was the sites were all very large - not a problem for even the biggest rig. Bathrooms and shower houses were clean. Playground has older equipment, but in good shape. Only down-side [personal opinion] was the store/bar/dining room area - they allow smoking and the stench of smoke was quite strong.