Golden Acres RV Park

Beware it is under new ownership. It isn’t what it once was. They increased the prices from $3 per person to $10 per person, and they removed the raft in the water which was the main attraction. They got rid of the cotton candy and no longer have milk shakes. They have ice cream available by the scoop, but refused to scoop it because it was “too hard,” on a 90 degree summer day. Been going here for over 30 years, and the first time we’ve ever left disappointed.

We were at one of the only nightly spots. The campsite was extremely small. We couldn't extend the awning out because it would have hit the next camper. I walked my two dogs down to the beach and my 3 month old puppy was attacked by another dog not on a leash. We told the employee at the office and he said there was nothing he could do because they didn't require dogs to be leashed. I would have left if it wasn't for my kids wanting to swim at the beach. The lake and beach is the only reason I gave 2 stars.

Very nice park. Great drive to get there. Swimming beach, picnic tables, Really good place to have family pinics or family reunion. Pricey parking, but they do offer more than other places.

Park is under new ownership and management. NEW tables, and CLEAN beach. No fee for parking. 10$ admission fee per person. NEW paddleboard rentals, pontoon dock, pontoon rental, and the old "RV/boat grave yard" is gone! There is a beautiful seasonal RV park back there!! Everything that made this park iconic remains! LOTS of TLC was put into restoring this beloved place! Still family owned and operated too!

It is with a heavy heart I write this review, but I write it in hopes that someone there takes the time to read these and decides to take much needed positive action. The lake itself is beautiful so the rating is getting 2 stars. I have been coming to this spot since I was a child and have religiously been bringing my own children here since they were babies, sending my oldest off to college on the west coast next week. Was excited to have a “last square lake family day” before she leaves, most of my family drove 35+ miles to come here, I come all the way from Hastings. It was heartbreaking disappointment. While the place has been in need of improvements for quite a few years, I understand the Covid impact, however during Covid I came multiple times a week and the place was packed. I still have realistic expectations of the economical impact and the nostalgic little gem this place was. There seems to be zero minimal maintenance at this point, the tables are all barely holding on, praying for some TLC if replacing isn’t an option at this point. The flies and bees were so horrendous you could barely eat, or even hold a conversation, I’m guessing someone cut spraying for them from the budget. The prices have gone up, which is fair, if you raise them to provide the same experience. To make matters worse the staff was rude and over charged a few people in my party. Unless I see improvements made I would not return, and would not recommend and I want to want to come back here.