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Quick facts

LocationWest Okoboji, Iowa
Nightly rate (listed)$20–$38/night
Maximum RV length72 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsFull (water, electric, sewer)
Pull-through sitesYes
RV sites82
Dump stationYes
ShowersYes
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 72 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 Emerson Bay State Recreation

  • Gull Point State Park Milford, IA · 1.2 mi straight-line
  • Elinor Bedell State Park Spirit Lake, IA · 6.4 mi straight-line
  • Marble Beach State Recreation Area Milford, IA · 8.3 mi straight-line
  • Fort Defiance State Park Estherville, IA · 15.6 mi straight-line
  • Jackson, MN KOA Journey Jackson, MN · 21.9 mi straight-line
  • Kilen Woods State Park Lakefield, MN · 26.4 mi straight-line
  • Olson Park and Campground Worthington, MN · 29 mi straight-line
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RVs near this campground

Picks are 72 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Minneapolis (Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP)), about 143 mi straight-line from Emerson Bay State Recreation. RV rentals in Minneapolis

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Where Emerson Bay State Recreation fits

Nearest alternatives
Gull Point State Park (1.2 mi) · Elinor Bedell State Park (6.4 mi) · Marble Beach State Recreation Area (8.3 mi)

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Emerson Bay State Recreation, not driving.

  • Closest public campgroundGull Point State Park1.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesCheck availability on Iowa State Parks ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeElinor Bedell State Park6.4 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesCheck availability on Iowa State Parks ↗
  • Next closestMarble Beach State Recreation Area8.3 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesCheck availability on Iowa State Parks ↗

Not confirmed open for your dates

  • Closest private full-hookupJackson, MN KOA Journey21.9 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on KOA ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights16 sites open for every night

Fort Defiance State Park

15.6 mi from Emerson Bay State Recreation (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups · Cabins / glamping
Rates & availability from Iowa State Parks · you book on their site
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Olson Park and Campground

29 mi from Emerson Bay State Recreation (straight-line) 4.8 · 144 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites from $23/night
$46 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights88 sites open for every night

Lake Shetek State Park

57 mi from Emerson Bay State Recreation (straight-line)
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites
Sites from $24/night
$48 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Minnesota State Parks · you book on their site
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Emerson Bay State Recreation

State park · West Okoboji

This weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights69 sites open for every night

Book on Iowa State Parks
3100 Emerson St
Saving doesn't reserve a site.
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About this campground

Emerson Bay State Recreation is a Iowa State Parks campground in West Okoboji. It lists 82 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 72 ft. 24 sites have full hookups. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station and a boat ramp, and pets are allowed.

Highlights

  • Full hookupsFull hookups available
  • Rigs up to 72 ftLongest RV site on the Iowa State Parks site list
  • Boat rampListed amenity on Iowa State Parks
  • Pets allowedListed on Iowa State Parks

Good for

Big rigs (up to 72 ft)Tent campingDogsBoaters

Know before you go

  • Longest listed RV site is 72 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.
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Dump Station
  • Handicap Access
  • Modern Restroom
  • Parking
  • Registration Building
All amenities

Amenities

Boat Launch RampDump StationHandicap AccessModern RestroomParkingRegistration BuildingRestroomsShowersTrash DumpsterWater Hydrants

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

69 open of 82 sites
Site 017 · Standard Electric
Emerson Bay State Recreation AreaSite length up to 42 ftElectric
Available for both nights

Opens site 017 on Iowa State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

Rate not listed
Site 051 · Standard Full Hook-Up
Emerson Bay State Recreation AreaSite length up to 72 ftFull hookups
Available for both nights

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

Rate not listed
Site 078 · Standard Full Hook-Up
Emerson Bay State Recreation AreaSite length up to 55 ftFull hookups
Available for both nights

Opens site 078 on Iowa State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

Rate not listed
Site 003 · Standard Electric
Emerson Bay State Recreation AreaSite length up to 42 ftElectric
Available for both nights

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

Rate not listed
Site 004 · Standard Electric
Emerson Bay State Recreation AreaSite length up to 28 ftElectric
Available for both nights

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

Rate not listed
Site 005 · Standard Electric
Emerson Bay State Recreation AreaSite length up to 28 ftElectric
Available for both nights

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

Rate not listed
Site 006 · Standard Electric
Emerson Bay State Recreation AreaSite length up to 36 ftElectric
Available for both nights

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

Rate not listed
Site 007 · Standard Electric
Emerson Bay State Recreation AreaSite length up to 36 ftElectric
Available for both nights

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

Rate not listed

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 25
Lowest open: Site 003 · Standard Electric
Available for your dates · 69 sites
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 25 on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 82 sites.

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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: 72 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

3100 Emerson St
Open in Google Maps ↗

Policies

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

About

The Iowa Great Lakes Region is made up of the following areas: Boaters Access, Claire Wilson State Recreation Area, Crandall's Beach, East Okoboji Beach Access, Elinor Bedell State Park, Emerson Bay State Recreation Area, Fort Defiance State Park, Gardner Cabin Area, Given's Point Access, Gull Point State Park, Hafer Landing (HWY 9), Hattie Elston Access, Hinshaw Bridge Access, Lighthouse Point, Lower Gar Access State Recreation Area, Marble Beach State Recreation Area, Mini-Wakan State Park, Minniewashta Access, Narrows Access, Okamanpedan State Park, Pikes Point State Park, Templar State Recreation Area and Trapper's Bay State Park.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 72 ft (69 of 82 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
24 full-hookup, 58 electric sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on ReserveAmerica Listing
Getting there
3100 Emerson St (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • 24 full-hookup RV sites, listed for rigs up to 72 ft.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
  • Showers on site (per listing).

Emerson Bay State Recreation: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Emerson Bay State Recreation?
Longest RV site listed: 72 ft (69 of 82 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Emerson Bay State Recreation have RV hookups?
24 full-hookup, 58 electric sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Emerson Bay State Recreation?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Emerson Bay State Recreation?
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 lengthNot listed
Available for your dates · 69 sites

View campground on Iowa State Parks ↗

Availability checked Oct 25 on Iowa State Parks.

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

69 open
(4)
Prior Lake, MN · 20 mi from Minneapolis (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDelivery up to 60 mi
to see if it's open
from $190/nightvia Outdoorsy
Pick up in Prior Lake

2011 Fleetwood Expedition 38B, sleeps 7, outdoor TV

Class A motorhomeSleeps 5 5 (5)
Prior Lake, MN · 17 mi from Minneapolis (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicle
to see if it's open
from $350/nightvia Outdoorsy
Pick up in Shakopee

2017 Winnebago View 24J

Class C motorhomeSleeps 5 5 (5)
Shakopee, MN · 17 mi from Minneapolis (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 150 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $245/nightvia Outdoorsy
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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: 72 ft (69 of 82 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 24 full-hookup, 58 electric sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 15 pull-through, 67 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 24 sites
Shade
Listing 48 of 82 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $20/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 3100 Emerson St (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground