- Montrose, IA
Meadowlark Campground
The Meadowlark Campground offers 19 additional camping sites to this popular area. Majority of the sites will offer electric, sewer, and water hook ups. There are a handful that will offer electric and water only. All sites are currently gravel sites and are back onto only. The campground offers a modern restroom and shower facility, large open grass area to play your favorite lawn games, and a dump station.
Sites available at the Big Sioux Recreation Area for reservations include: Eagle View Campground Sites: 31 & 32 and Meadowlark Campground Sites: 16-19. Remainder of sites area available on a first come first served basis.
Annual vehicle pass- $20 first vehicle, additional passes are $10 per vehicle and must be same household. Must be purchased same day as initial pass. Pass is valid for both Sandy Hollow Rec. Area and Big Sioux Rec. Area.
Day vehicle pass- $5 per vehicle per day.
Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after N/A and check-out is before N/A.
Location
Big Sioux Recreation Area
84 West 10th St
Hawarden, IA 51023
Fees
Electric/Water- $24 a night
Online Reservation- $26 a night
Full hook up- $26 a night
Online Reservation- $31 a night
Entrance fee pertain to area:
Annual: $20 initial pass, additional passes are $10. Must be same household and purchased at same time of initial pass.
Day: $5 per vehicle
Hours of Operation & Seasons
Campground open mid April to mid October.
Big Sioux Recreation Area park hours are 7 am- 10:30 pm
Call for Availability
Address
84 West 10th St
Hawarden, IA 51023
Closures
Campground closed mid October to mid April.
Big Sioux Recreation Area remains open during winter months.
Availability
Where You'll Be
Sioux County
The Sioux County Conservation Board is located in northwest Iowa with the Big Sioux River as the western boundary and is home to Oak Grove/Big Sioux Park near Hawarden. The Sioux CCB manages 24 parks, natural areas, water recreation accesses and rest areas across the county, encompassing some 2,653.3 acres.
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