Codorniz Recreation Area Campground

Very peaceful and calm COE park. We definitely enjoyed our stay here. The staff that received us were extremely helpful and kind. Water pressure was low and the power went out once, but came back after an hour. Dump stations were closed, but we were able to the use the sewer in the site next to when needed. We had a nice gazebo and firepit as well as our own trashcan. During the night you could see all the stars in the sky and hear cow mooing and what sounded like a coyote family howling away. The road getting to our site was a bit narrow for a 42 foot fifth wheel, but manageable. Our site was leveled and accommodated both the fifth wheel and truck. We camped at Codorniz Recreation Area Campground in a Fifth Wheel.

While the campsite has received good ratings, I felt it didn’t quite live up to the expectations. If you’re planning to camp during warmer weather, I wouldn’t recommend this site, as there is limited shade and not enough large trees to provide relief from the heat. The park rangers, while doing their job, were quite persistent in checking in, which sometimes felt intrusive. Despite the warm weather, they didn’t allow us to sit in unoccupied shaded areas outside our campground, which felt a bit strict. Additionally, they repeatedly checked for litter but didn’t ensure that the trash cans were emptied regularly, which was a bit inconvenient. One morning, all the washrooms were locked due to a clog, and we weren’t informed beforehand, which was frustrating. The lake near the campsite was also not very clean and lacked a proper beach area. Overall, my camping experience at this site wasn’t the best, so I wanted to share my thoughts for anyone considering booking here. I’m a bit surprised by the high ratings it has received.

Camp area was clean and bathrooms were clean. 2/3 showers have hot water and work, the other one has no hot water because of electrical issue as per Camp Host. Camp Host (Blackhat (old jumpmaster) and wife Terry were very nice and welcoming. Our stay 08/03/24-08/07/24 was very quiet and had no issues with and security of our stuff. Site 18 has plenty of shade and was pretty level, easy to level with boards or level blocks. Only downside is that it is a bit off the beaten path (30 mins to nearest gas station). I would stay again. Thanks camp Hosts

What a fine campsite. My whole family spent four days there (animals included) and enjoyed it greatly. Jay, the Volunteer Host is a fantastic fellow - Kind, generous and very helpful. They even gave my 14 month old daughter some really sweet stickers and a coloring book. The service and scenery doesn't get any better than this. Can't wait to go back. Additionally, the neighboring campers are quite friendly. One fellow even jumped my car after a dead battery. We didn't even have to ask, he just showed up with a smile. I highly recommend this campground to all!

This is a campground. You can tent camp and RV camp. Clean restrooms and showers. The campsites are good size and kept clean. The park rangers are nice. There is a playground for the kids, and the lake is close by. It's open all year.