Marion County Park

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Discover Marion County Park in Knoxville

The 140 acre “County Park” is MCCB’s oldest recreation area. Its rolling hills contain many opportunities for recreational enjoyment. A campground with 99 campsites, shower/restroom facilities and picnic shelters provide for a summer family retreat. A 7 acre fishing lake, provides an excellent location to fish for large mouth bass, bluegill and catfish. Picnic areas with playground equipment, flush restrooms and picnic shelters are available for daily usage. A basketball court, baseball and softball fields are also located in the park.

Additionally, the park has a diverse array of scenic backdrops; including, a fishing pier, covered bridge, and natural foliage settings that are utilized by photographers for inspirational, family and senior class pictures.

The Marion County Historical Society maintains a historical village at the park, complete with a log cabin, museum, country schoolhouse, church, general store and stagecoach inn; that are open for display on weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Locals have known and travelers are learning that, Marion County Park is a destination for many recreational enthusiasts.

For Campsite and shelter house listings.  Click on: Campsite/Shelter house listing 

 

Use the Facility type drop-down window to select your facility type, in Marion County Park, then input your desired dates.  The website will generate a list of all available campsites.  For shelters you will need to select a specific date, to generate a list of available shelters, (not a date range).

 

GOLF CARS/CARTS, ATV'S & UTV'S ARE PROHIBITED

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Park Contact Information:
Marion County Park
306 Willetts Drive
Knoxville, Iowa 50138
PHONE: (641)205-3814

Email: marioncopark@marioncountyiowa.gov


Features Available at Various Facilities

  • Carry in/carry out refuse
  • Dump station
  • Electricity
  • Fire ring
  • Firewood available
  • Handicap Accessible
  • On-site resident host
  • Pet Friendly
  • Picnic Table
  • Pressurized water
  • Refuse cans
  • Restroom
  • Sewer Connection
  • Shower facilities

*   7 Acre Fishing Lake (Electric Motors Only)
*   Picnic Areas with Playground Equipment
*   4 Picnic Shelters
*   Basketball Court
*   Baseball/Softball Fields
*   3 Flush Restrooms
*   Historical Village
*   Modern Campground

Marion County Park Campground has 99 campsites. Campsite amenities range from 50 Amp electric with water
        to 50 Amp full service with sewer. The campground also contains a modern shower building, one additional flush
        restroom, picnic shelter and campground host on site. 

  Marion County Park Campground Map

In the event of freezing conditions, the water to the campsites may not be on.

Water will be available at a hydrant to fill tanks and the shower building will be available for use.
Please note that the camping fees will not change in the event the water is off.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

 Camping Rates 

 50 Amp Electric/Water site $25.00

 50 Amp Electric/Water/Sewer site $30.00

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