Geode State Park
Open for the season. The campground operates April 1 through December 14, with seasonal closure from December 15 through March 31. All 88 sites require reservations through iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com. Check-in is 4:00 p.m., check-out is 3:00 p.m.
Flood Watch issued June 11 at 10:10AM CDT until June 11 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Several rounds of heavy rain producing thunderstorms will be seen across the watch area. Storms may redevelop over the same areas resulting torrential rainfall and possibly several inches of rain. Flash flooding will be possible through this evening. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Bureau, Carroll, Hancock, Henderson, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, McDonough, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island, Stephenson, Warren and Whiteside, Iowa, including the following areas, Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Des Moines, Dubuque, Henry IA, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Lee, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott, Van Buren and Washington, and northeast Missouri, including the following areas, Clark and Scotland. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
Flood Warning issued June 11 at 9:52AM CDT until June 14 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Maquoketa River near Maquoketa affecting Jackson County. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Louisa, Washington and Johnson Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties. Skunk River at Augusta affecting Henry IA, Des Moines and Lee Counties. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and Whiteside Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. .Several rounds of heavy rainfall will produce flooding on several tributary rivers. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta. * WHEN...From Friday evening to late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water floods some agricultural land near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 16.1 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Tornado Watch issued June 11 at 7:33AM CDT until June 11 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 311 IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS BUREAU PUTNAM IN NORTHWEST ILLINOIS CARROLL HENRY IL JO DAVIESS MERCER ROCK ISLAND STEPHENSON WHITESIDE IN WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS HANCOCK HENDERSON MCDONOUGH WARREN IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL IOWA BENTON CEDAR CLINTON IOWA JACKSON JOHNSON JONES LINN MUSCATINE SCOTT IN NORTHEAST IOWA BUCHANAN DELAWARE DUBUQUE IN SOUTHEAST IOWA DES MOINES HENRY IA JEFFERSON KEOKUK LEE LOUISA VAN BUREN WASHINGTON IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI CLARK SCOTLAND THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALEDO, ANAMOSA, BETTENDORF, BURLINGTON, CARTHAGE, CEDAR RAPIDS, CLINTON, CREDIT ISLAND, DAVENPORT, DUBUQUE, FAIRFIELD, FREEPORT, GALENA, GENESEO, HENNEPIN, INDEPENDENCE, IOWA CITY, KAHOKA, KEOKUK, KEOSAUQUA, MACOMB, MANCHESTER, MAQUOKETA, MARENGO, MEMPHIS, MOLINE, MONMOUTH, MOUNT CARROLL, MOUNT PLEASANT, MUSCATINE, OQUAWKA, PRINCETON, ROCK ISLAND, SIGOURNEY, STERLING, TIPTON, VINTON, WAPELLO, AND WASHINGTON.
About
Geode State Park sits in the rolling hills of southeast Iowa, built around the scenic 187-acre Lake Geode. The lake offers excellent fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and channel catfish, along with boating and paddling opportunities under no-wake regulations. The park is named for the geodes found in the surrounding limestone formations, making it a destination for rock collectors. The campground features 88 sites spread across multiple loops, including 52 standard electric sites with 20/30/50 amp service, 14 full hook-up sites with electric, water, and sewer connections, and 18 tent-only sites. Two modern shower buildings serve the camping area, and a dump station is available for RVs. Every campsite includes a fire ring and picnic table, with water hydrants distributed throughout the loops. The park is also one of the most popular picnicking destinations in the region, with several open shelters available for group use. A swimming beach provides lake access during summer months. The campground operates from April 1 through December 14, with all 88 sites reservable through the Iowa State Parks reservation system.
Directions
Located at 3333 Racine Ave in Danville, Iowa. From Burlington, head west on US-34 for approximately 20 miles, then turn north toward Danville and follow signs to the park.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 85ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| geode@dnr.iowa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (319) 392-4601 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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