Green Valley State Park

About

Green Valley State Park is located approximately three miles north of Creston in Union County, Iowa. The 390-acre lake serves as the centerpiece for the park, offering swimming at a sandy beach, fishing from ADA-accessible piers and jetties, and boating from four boat ramps. The campground contains 93 sites across multiple categories including 48 standard electric sites, 17 tent-only sites, 15 full hook-up sites, buddy sites for larger groups, and three camping cabins with electricity, microwave, and refrigerator. The campground features modern restrooms with flush toilets and showers, a dump station, and a fish cleaning station. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings, standard for Iowa state park campgrounds. Electric sites offer 20/30/50 amp service, while full hook-up sites add water and sewer connections. RV lengths of 50-75 feet can be accommodated depending on the site, with both back-in and pull-through options available. A 6.5-mile paved multi-use trail begins at the campground and connects to Creston, passing through DNR-managed Mitchell Marsh. An additional 10-mile trail circles the entire lake, traversing wetlands, woodlands, and native prairie remnants. The park provides excellent habitat for wildlife observation and hunting opportunities in designated areas during season.

Directions

From Creston, head north on Green Valley Road approximately 3 miles to the park entrance at 1480 130th St.