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Quick facts

LocationDrakesville, Iowa
Nightly rate (listed)$12–$450/night
Maximum RV length75 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsFull (water, electric, sewer)
Pull-through sitesYes
RV sites49
Dump stationYes
ShowersYes
PlaygroundYes
Book onIowa State Parks

Amenities

  • Full hookups Water, electric and sewer at the site, per the listing (may be some sites only).
  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 75 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Pull-through Pull-through sites, per the listing.
  • Dump station Dump station, per the listing.
  • Boat ramp Boat ramp or launch, per the listing.
  • Public land Public campground: State land.

From the park's listing on Iowa State Parks. Confirm details with the park before you book.

More Iowa RV parks with: Full Hookups · Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites

Other RV parks near Lake Wapello State Park

  • Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake) Centerville, IA · 15 mi straight-line
  • Hidden Ridge Campground of NE MO Glenwood, MO · 16 mi straight-line
  • Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake) Centerville, IA · 16.2 mi straight-line
  • Island View (Rathbun Lake) Rathbun, IA · 17.3 mi straight-line
  • Honey Creek State Park Moravia, IA · 18.4 mi straight-line
  • Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) Centerville, IA · 23.3 mi straight-line
  • Chariton Valley Cabins And RV Sites Melrose, IA · 27.1 mi straight-line
  • Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Keosauqua, IA · 32.6 mi straight-line
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Where Lake Wapello State Park fits

Nearest alternatives
Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake) (15 mi) · Hidden Ridge Campground of NE MO (16 mi) · Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake) (16.2 mi)

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Lake Wapello State Park, not driving.

  • Closest private full-hookupPatty’s Park41.1 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates30/50 Amp FHU Back In: from $50/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeLacey-Keosauqua State Park32.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite 035 · Standard Non-Electric: from $12/nightCheck availability on Iowa State Parks ↗
  • Next closestHidden Ridge Campground of NE MO16.0 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesSite Site 1 · Tent or RV site: from $25/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗

Not confirmed open for your dates

  • Closest glampingHoney Creek State Park18.4 mi away (straight-line) · PublicOpen, but not for your setupCheck availability on Iowa State Parks ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

Hidden Ridge Campground of NE MO

16 mi from Lake Wapello State Park (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

Chariton Valley Cabins And RV Sites

27.1 mi from Lake Wapello State Park (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites $30/night
$60 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights59 sites open for every night

Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

32.6 mi from Lake Wapello State Park (straight-line)
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $12/night
$24 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Iowa State Parks · you book on their site
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Lake Wapello State Park

State park · Drakesville

This weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights65 sites open for every night · from $12/night

Book on Iowa State Parks
15356 Campground Rd
Saving doesn't reserve a site.
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About this campground

Lake Wapello State Park is a Iowa State Parks campground in Drakesville. It lists 49 RV or RV/tent sites, 23 tent sites and 14 cabin or glamping units for rigs up to 75 ft. 15 sites have full hookups. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station, a boat ramp and a playground, and pets are allowed.

Highlights

  • Full hookupsFull hookups available
  • Rigs up to 75 ftLongest RV site on the Iowa State Parks site list
  • Cabins or glampingCabins available
  • Boat rampListed amenity on Iowa State Parks

Good for

Big rigs (up to 75 ft)Tent campingCabins / glampingDogsBoaters

Know before you go

  • Longest listed RV site is 75 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • You book directly with Iowa State Parks; prices and availability can change until booked.
  • Atm Cash Machine
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Dock Boat
  • Dump Station
  • Fuel Vehicles
  • Grocery Store
All amenities

Amenities

Atm Cash MachineBoat Launch RampDock BoatDump StationFuel VehiclesGrocery StoreHospitalJogging RunningMedical ClinicModern RestroomPark LakePark OfficeParkingPicnic AreaPlaygroundRegistration BuildingRestroomsRetail FirewoodShowersTelephoneToilet Pit VaultTownTrash DumpsterWater Hydrants

Nearby activities

AntiquingBicyclingBird WatchingCanoeingDocks FishingFish Cleaning StationFishingHikingKayakingSail BoatingSwimming BeachWildlife Viewing

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability checked Oct 26 on Iowa State Parks. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

65 open of 85 sites
Site 051 · Standard Electric
Lake Wapello CampgroundSite length up to 45 ftElectric
Available for both nights

Opens site 051 on Iowa State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

from $20/night
Estimated stay total $40 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 001 · Tent Only
Lake Wapello Campground
Available for both nights

Opens site 001 on Iowa State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

from $12/night
Estimated stay total $24 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 002 · Tent Only
Lake Wapello Campground
Available for both nights

Opens site 002 on Iowa State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

from $12/night
Estimated stay total $24 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 003 · Tent Only
Lake Wapello Campground
Available for both nights

Opens site 003 on Iowa State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

from $12/night
Estimated stay total $24 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 004 · Tent Only
Lake Wapello Campground
Available for both nights

Opens site 004 on Iowa State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

from $12/night
Estimated stay total $24 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 005 · Tent Only
Lake Wapello Campground
Available for both nights

Opens site 005 on Iowa State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

from $12/night
Estimated stay total $24 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 006 · Tent Only
Lake Wapello Campground
Available for both nights

Opens site 006 on Iowa State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

from $12/night
Estimated stay total $24 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 007 · Tent Only
Lake Wapello Campground
Available for both nights

Opens site 007 on Iowa State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

from $12/night
Estimated stay total $24 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees

Book with Iowa State Parks

You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

Iowa State Parks (via ReserveAmerica feed)Main booking button
Availability & rates from this provider, checked Oct 26
Lowest open: Site 001 · Tent Only
Available for your dates · 65 sites
from $12/night
Book with Iowa State Parks ↗
Pick your dates again on this provider's site.
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability checked Oct 26 on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 86 sites.

SiteFr
30
Sa
31
Price
001
tent only
✓✓from $12
002
tent only
✓✓from $12
003
tent only
✓✓from $12
004
tent only
✓✓from $12
005
tent only
✓✓from $12
006
tent only
✓✓from $12
007
tent only
✓✓from $12
008
tent only
✓✓from $12
009
tent only
✓✓from $12
010
tent only
✓

Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Iowa State Parks — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 75 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

15356 Campground Rd
Open in Google Maps ↗

Policies

Check-in
4:00 PM
Check-out
3:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

About

Lake Wapello was named in honor of the famous Native American Chief Wapello and boasts outdoor opportunities for just about any outdoor enthusiast. The parks 1,150 acres could easily be called the "country club" of Iowa's state parks. The beautiful wooded hillsides, shaded picnic areas and lake provide a quiet elegance which makes Lake Wapello one of southern Iowa's best-kept secrets. Several watershed erosion control structures were installed throughout the park. These improvements have made water quality fishing superb. Canoeing, kayaking, fishing and pleasure cruising are very enjoyable on this lake.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (45 of 49 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
15 full-hookup, 34 electric sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on ReserveAmerica Listing
Getting there
15356 Campground Rd (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • 15 full-hookup RV sites, listed for rigs up to 75 ft.
  • Has glamping units, cabins if you don't want to bring gear.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

Lake Wapello State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Lake Wapello State Park?
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (45 of 49 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Lake Wapello State Park have RV hookups?
15 full-hookup, 34 electric sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Lake Wapello State Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Lake Wapello State Park?
Allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingOnline via ReserveAmerica (booking listing; window not listed)
Max RV / trailer length
Available for your dates · 65 sitesSites from $12/night

Estimated stay total from $24 for 2 nights on Iowa State Parks · before taxes & fees

View campground on Iowa State Parks ↗

Availability checked Oct 26 on Iowa State Parks.

You book each site directly with Iowa State Parks. Prices and availability can change until booked.

65 openSites from $12/night
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011
tent only
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012
tent only
✓✓from $12
013
tent only
✓✓from $12
014
tent only
✓✓from $12
015
tent only
✓✓from $12
016
tent only
✓✓from $12
017
tent only
✓✓from $12
018
tent only
✓✓from $12
019
tent only
✓✓from $12
020
tent only
✓✓from $12
021
tent only
✓✓from $12
022
tent only
✓✓from $12
023
tent only
✓✓from $12
Y
youth group only
✓✓from $15
025
standard full hook-up
✓✓from $20
026
standard full hook-up
✓✓from $20
027
standard full hook-up
✓✓from $20
028
standard full hook-up
✓✓from $20
029
standard full hook-up
✓✓from $20
030
standard full hook-up
✓✓from $20
031
standard electric
✓✓from $20
032
standard electric
✓✓from $20
033
standard electric
✓✓from $20
034
standard electric
✓✓from $20
035
standard electric
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036
standard electric
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037
standard electric
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038
standard electric
✓✓from $20
040
standard electric
✓✓from $20
041
standard electric
✓✓from $20

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Not listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

"Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (45 of 49 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 15 full-hookup, 34 electric sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 3 pull-through, 69 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 15 sites
Shade
Listing 53 of 73 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $12/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 15356 Campground Rd (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground