Camping


Kossuth County offers 3 different campgrounds: Smith Lake, Siems Park, and Burt Lake.

  • Smith Lake -- 3 miles north of Algona on the west side of Highway 169. Smith Lake Park offers two Campgrounds within in the park, Smith Lake South Campground and Smith Lake North Campground.
    • South Side

Overview Map of South Side Campsites 
Individual Site Descriptions and Reservations        

> 47 Electric Sites, 2 Campground Hosts Sites
> 24 Reservable and 23 Walk-in sites

>  Tent Camping near Enclosed Shelter house

> Shared 50/30/20-amp electrical connections

> Water hookups at every site

> Dump station Located at Park Entrance

> $15/night for electric sites, $10/night for Non-Electric (Tent sites)

> Modern bath facilities; flush toilets, showers, sinks

    • North Side

Overview Map of North Side Campsites
 Individual Site Descriptions - (scroll down in new window)

      > 15 Seasonal sites with water, electric, and sewer hookups.

      > $2,000 for the season (April-October) OR $500 monthly (30 days), OR $20/night

      > Applications for those wanting to stay the entire season are taken in late winter 

 

Overview Map of Siems Park Campsites

Individual Site Descriptions and Reservations

      > 11 electrical sites. 1 Campground Host

      > 50/30/20-amp electrical connections

      > Water hookups at each site

      > Dump station Located at Park Entrance

      > $15/night

      > 5 Reservable and 6 Walk-in sites

  

  • Burt Lake -- 4 miles west of Swea City on Highway 9, then 8 miles north on 40th Ave.       

Overview Map of Burt Lake
Individual Site Descriptions

      • 10 Electrical Sites 
      • Shared 50/30/20-amp electrical connections
      • Water hydrant
      • Porta Pots available
      • $15/night for electric sites, $10/night for Non-Electric (Tent sites)
      • First come, first served (Walk-in Only)

                       Rules for all campgrounds