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Wanatee Park Campground Introduce
Welcome to Wanatee Park Campground, your gateway to an unforgettable camping experience in Linn County, Iowa. Nestled at 1700 Bald Dr in Marion, our campground seamlessly combines the tranquility of nature with the convenience of urban attractions. Whether you're a family seeking adventure or an RVer looking for comfort, Wanatee Park offers something for everyone.
Surrounded by lush greenery and serene trails, our park provides a peaceful retreat while being just minutes away from Marion's vibrant shopping and dining scene. The nearby water park adds to the excitement, making your stay both refreshing and fun.
Experience the charm of Linn County at Wanatee Park, where nature enthusiasts can explore diverse trails for hiking and biking. Our serene setting is perfect for those who appreciate outdoor activities while being close to town amenities.
- Accommodation: Spacious campsites with full hook-ups, ideal for RVs and tents. Online reservations recommended for popular sites.
- Facilities: Clean restrooms and showers, wheelchair accessible with flat ground and easy access to playgrounds.
- Recreational Activities: Paved roads for easy navigation, well-maintained trails, and a delightful playground for kids.
- Convenience: Online check-in process, ensuring a seamless arrival. Proximity to Marion offers dining and shopping options within minutes.
Our sites are thoughtfully designed with long pads and concrete sections for ease of use. Each site features shade trees, enhancing comfort during sunny days. The layout ensures privacy while maintaining accessibility to utilities.
- "A fantastic campground with excellent amenities and a perfect location near Marion." - Visitor Review
- "The trails are beautiful, and the staff is friendly. Highly recommend for families!" - Family Visitor
- "Well-maintained sites with ample space; felt like home away from home." - RVer Experience
Plan your visit to Wanatee Park Campground today! Explore our trails, enjoy family-friendly activities, and experience the perfect blend of nature and convenience. Stay with us for an unforgettable adventure!
Location
IowaLinn CountyMarionBald Drive
Customer Reviews
This is a great campground with nice showers/restrooms and plenty of hiking trails. It feels country but your only 5min from Marion which has lots of shopping and dinning options. I highly recommend the water park in town. The playground at the campsite is amazing! I want to highlight that it is wheel chair accessible. The ground is flat and you can easily roll onto the main play structure.
Wanatee Park (Linn County) is our 149th stop and we stayed for 4 nights. If you want a full hook up, you need to reserve early as there are a small number. All reservations are done online and there is no office to check in - easy process. A beautiful county park with paved interior roads with the sites very spread out from one another. The pads are very long and you have a section of concrete on many sites which was nice in loop A. Nicely landscaped and well-maintained where it seems each site has at least one shade tree. One fyi is in the A loop, you may have to go around the wrong way to ensure your utilities are on the correct side. Overall, I would rate this a 4.5. Connectivity (1 pm): No park WiFi available; Verizon 35.5 down/1.21 up; T-Mobile 362.0 down/1.43 up.
Really nice park. 1/2 by reservation (A loop) in advance, 1/2 first come first served (B Loop). We did not have reservations, but found plenty of spaces to choose from in the B Loop. The on-site showers were clean and amazing after a long drive. Only complaint would be no sewer hookups at the sites, but they do have an RV dump on-site. There were signs for a dog park, but we never found it. Maybe more signs could point travelers in the right direction so their fur-babies can get out and run off some energy.
Spacious spots and first come first served option! Our car broke down unexpectedly and I had to drive off the highway where I was not knowing anything about the area. Thankfully this place was close and had a first come first served lot which was a huge help! You can pay as you go or pay all nights in full. You can stay up to 14 days which I needed every night. Without it I would’ve been stranded! Water and electric hookup with a dump station on site. Great environment for camping and very easy to do !
This was our First Time to camp in Loop B. It was a very nice camp spot. All spots are spacious & the Sunsets are beautiful. The fire pits could have been cleaned I cleaned out quite a bit of metal. Bathrooms have a great shower, however, watch Your step! Floor very slippery, where I think a mat or slippery when wet sign is needed. Lisa C.
Very well kept. Exceptional showers and restrooms. For an improved camp ground the sites are not as level as one might expect. Full hookups 30 and 50.
Very well maintained Campground and park! We really enjoyed our stay here. We will be back! Spacious spots for campers, well maintained restrooms, the park is perfect for kids of all ages because they have a toddler area and a big kid area! I like the composite wood chips because they aren't sharp and pokey.
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