Smith Lake Tent Site 3
The Smith Lake South Campground has several primitive campsites available near the enclosed shelter within the campground. There are fire rings, charcoal grills, and picnic tables available for your use. These sites are near the lake and close to the bath and shower facilities.
Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after N/A and check-out is before N/A.
Location The primitive camping sites are located within the Smith Lake South Campground near the enclosed shelter and bathroom facilities.
Amenities
- Carry in/carry out refuse
- Fire ring
- Firewood available
- On-site resident host
- Pet Friendly
- Picnic Table
- Refuse cans
- Restroom
- Shower facilities
- Swimming nearby
Fees
The nightly camping rate for tent sites is $10 to be paid at the time of arrival.
You can now pay using the new Instant Pay feature by scanning the QR code on the campsite post.
If you pay by card, the nightly rate is $10.40. The extra 40 cents is a 4% convenience fee to help cover our credit card processing fees.
You will still need to fill out an envelope at the registration kiosk and drop it in the payment pedestal, just as you would if paying by cash or check. Please indicate that you have paid online on the envelope.
Be sure to tag your site upon payment with the filled out top portion of your registration envelope.
Customer AND camping unit (camper, trailer, vehicle, erected tent) must physically be at the campsite to scan & utilize the INSTANT PAY QR Code. Day #1 of the booking will be that day, and length of stay will not exceed 14 days. If the site is empty, even though a paid booking is in place - it shall be determined to be vacated or improperly paid for in violation of this Instant Pay Policy. The site registration will be immediately voided and available to the next Instant Pay Customer. There will be no refunds for violations of any portion of this policy.
Hours of Operation & Seasons
Our campgrounds open around the middle of April depending on weather, and close around the end of October. Water and restroom facilities may not be available until all risk of a freeze have passed. Visitors to your campsite are welcome from 7 AM until 10:30 PM daily with quiet hours starting at 10:30 PM
Call for Availability
Address
2407 Highway 169
Algona, IA 50511
Closures
Our campgrounds close around the end of October, but water and restroom facilities may be shut down earlier due to cold temperatures. Check the campground kiosk for up to the minute updates.
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Where You'll Be
Kossuth County
The Kossuth County Conservation Board is located in north central Iowa along the Minnesota border and is Iowa's only "double tier" county. It is twice as vertical as adjoining counties. The conservation board staff currently manages 30 parks, prairies and wildlife areas - encompassing 2,303 acres, and is home to the Water's Edge Nature Center.
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