This campground is the perfect place for a family getaway. With full hookups, tent sites, cabins, and a stone lodge, there is something for everyone. The lake is clean and perfect for swimming, fishing, and kayaking. There are also plenty of hiking trails, playgrounds, and a sandy beach. The facilities are modern and clean, with a shower house, restrooms, and firewood for sale. The camp sites...

Shimek State Forest is a 9,448-acre forest located in Lee and Van Buren counties in southeast Iowa. The forest offers bountiful outdoor recreation opportunities, including camping, hiking, hunting, equestrian riding, fishing and more. The forest is named after early Iowa conservationist Dr. Bohumil Shimek. The main goal of the forest is to implement effective forest management practices for...