Waubonsie State Park
Open for the 2026 camping season. The campground operates April 1 through October 31 and closes November 1 through March 31. Some cabins and the lodge are closed through August 31, 2026 due to a waterline project, but standard campsites are unaffected. All sites require reservations.
About
Waubonsie State Park campground provides camping opportunities in one of Iowa's most distinctive landscapes, the Loess Hills. The family campground offers 25 electric sites with 15/20/30/50 amp service options, 9 non-electric sites, and 8 tent-only sites. Modern restrooms with flush toilets and showers are available, along with a sanitary dump station for RV campers. Fire rings and picnic tables are provided at campsites. The park also maintains a 35-site equestrian campground for horse camping enthusiasts, featuring primitive non-electric sites with hitching rails, pens, and vault toilets. Interstate horse transport requires current veterinary health certificates and negative Coggins tests. All campsites are 100% reservable through the Iowa State Parks reservation system. Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance online or by phone. The campground operates seasonally from April 1 through October 31, closing each year from November 1 through March 31.
Directions
Located at 2585 Waubonsie Park Road, Hamburg, IA 51640 in Fremont County, southwestern Iowa.
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 | $15 - $300 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 100ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 80ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Waubonsie@dnr.iowa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (712) 382-2786 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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