Little Sioux Park
This 609-acre area provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities for the public. The 10-acre lake has angling opportunities for large-mouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish. Only electric trolling motors, oars and paddles are allowed on all county owned lakes. There is a designated swimming beach area. Hiking trails offer opportunities to explore the marsh, native trees, shrub plantings, native prairies and food plots.
Two campgrounds, Bellamy and Riverside, offer 95 sites (53 with full hookups and 42 with electricity & water), modern restrooms and showers. Playground equipment is located near the campground. Approximately 14 non-electric campsites are located on the west side of the lake with access to modern restrooms and showers. Four camping cabins are available for rental as well.
Location
Located 2 miles southwest of Correctionville, Iowa on Hwy 31
Little Sioux Park Office:
1746 O'Brien Avenue
Correctionville, IA 51016
712-372-4984
Park Map
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Features
On-site facilities include:
- 4 one-room camping cabins (fee charged)
- 53 full hookup (20/30/50 amp) campsites (fee charged)
- 42 electric (20/30/50 amp) & water campsites (fee charged)
- 14 tent or non-electric sites (fee charged)
- 3 modern shower houses with flush toilets and hot water
- modern restroom facilities
- dump station
- Heritage Shelter - enclosed shelter house (fee charged)
- open picnic shelters
- picnic areas
- beach area - No lifeguards. (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
- one-room historical schoolhouse
- reconstructed prairie area
- boat ramp (river access)
- 1.75 mile multi-use concrete trail
- playground equipment
- open sports area
- M.L. “Stub” Gray Shooting Range
- Winter activities: cross country skiing and ice fishing; Snowmobiling is not allowed.
Operating Hours & Seasons
Campgrounds and cabins are open and pressurized water systems are available May 1 through October 31.
Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and feature self-registration.
Firewood is available from the park officer for a nominal fee.
Camping Fees
~ $17/day for Non Electric Sites
~ $25/day for Electric Sites (Bellamy Campground)
~ $30/day for Electric, Water & Sewer Sites (Riverside Campground)
~ $5/bundle for Firewood
M. L. 'Stub' Gray Shooting Range:
The range is open to the public daily, weather permitting, based on the following schedule:
9:00 am - 7:00 pm May 1 - September 30
9:00 am - 4:30 pm October 1 - April 30
CLOSED: January & February, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day.
Fees are $10 daily per shooter or $50 annual fee (individual or family).
CLICK HERE to purchase your Stub Gray Shooting Range annual permit.
Daily permits are available onsite.
