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McIntosh Woods State Park

1200 E Lake St, Ventura, IA 50482, USA

Introduce

McIntosh Woods State Park, located at 1200 E Lake St, Ventura, IA 50482, USA, provides camping and recreational activities near Clear Lake within the Campgrounds & RV Parks category. You can contact them at (641) 829-3847 or +1 641-829-3847.

Based on customer reviews, McIntosh Woods State Park is a nice, smaller state park near Clear Lake, offering scenic trails and a quiet camping environment. However, campsites may be small and not suitable for large RVs.

Key features and observations from customer feedback include:

  • Scenic Location: The park is located near Clear Lake, offering scenic views.
  • Hiking Trails: The park features nice hiking trails.
  • Small Campsites: The campsites are relatively small, and may not accommodate large RVs over 30 feet.
  • Quiet Nights: The park offers a quiet environment, especially at night, with no freeway noise.
  • Dump Station Location: The dump station is located on a drive outside the campground.
  • Water Filling Taps: Water filling taps are located near the campsites.
  • Busy During Holidays: The park can be very busy and loud during holiday weekends.
  • Firewood: Firewood is not sold at the park; local firewood is recommended.
  • Easy Access: The park and its amenities are generally easy to access.

McIntosh Woods State Park is ideal for campers seeking a quiet and scenic camping experience near Clear Lake. The park's hiking trails and peaceful atmosphere make it a great destination for nature lovers. However, campers with large RVs should be aware of the small campsite sizes. It is recommended for those who have smaller camping rigs and enjoy hiking. It is also recommended to get firewood locally before arriving at the park. It is always a good idea to book in advance especially during peak season and holidays. It is also beneficial to locate the dump station before entering the campground.

Gallery

Highlights

Picnics

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Wheelchair accessible restroom

Activities

Hiking

Amenities

Barbecue grill

Picnic tables

Public restroom

Slides

Swings

Children

Good for kids

Kid-friendly hikes

Playground

Pets

Dogs allowed

Wander America Sep 11
★★★★★5

Great State Park. It was very busy and loud since it was a holiday weekend. Trails were nice, and everything was easy to get too. I recommend getting local firewood since they don't sell it at the park and to drive past the campground to the dump station before you pull into the campground.

Renee Bradley Oct 06
★★★★★5

Nice little park near Clear Lake. Smaller sites, not many would fit a big rig much over 30 feet. Dump site on a drive outside the camp , but water filling taps are near the campsites. Quiet at night. No freeway noise. Enjoyed our stay@

Aaron Heuss Jun 16
★★★★★5

I stopped by here to check out the boardwalk and bird blind. This place is really cool, and I definitely want to come back during migration. There are all kinds of cool hiking trails and fishing spots, plenty of picnic areas too. Beautiful flora and fauna.

Erin Creger Dec 06
★★★★☆4

Great park right on Clear Lake! Park is a little small. Has a decent hiking trail for a short walk. Plenty of picnic benches and lake access. Great bird viewing spot. Camp ground is well kept and has plenty of RV and tent spots with a restroom and showers.

Mexiamanda Salgado (Traveler) Aug 21
★★★★★5

Stayed in the yurt. Clean, quiet, dark at night so bring some portable lights. Restrooms located right there with a shower. All clean. This was our second stay here. Short walk down small staircase to little pier on the water. Water views. Close to town yet very secluded. This park also has a beach and boat launch, tons of fisherman here, camping sites.