Lake Ahquabi State Park

16510 118th Ave, Indianola IA 50125
Indianola, IA 50125

Campground Closed

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The campground is closed each year from December 1 - February 28.

Welcome to Lake Ahquabi State Park. Ahquabi is the Sauk and Fox native word meaning "resting place", and it is a fitting name for this scenic 770 acre park. Lake Ahquabi State Park was dedicated in 1936 with many of its structures built by the men of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depression. The park features a stone lodge and two shelters (North and South) that are examples of this work.

Trails
With more than seven miles of multi-use trails at Lake Ahquabi, visitors can hike, bicycle, jog, cross-country ski, and even snowmobile throughout the area.

Lake Activities
Lake Ahquabi State Park has a 115 acre man-made lake with a large sandy beach that has a designated area for swimming (unsupervised). During the peak season (Memorial Day through Labor Day), paddleboats, canoes and kayaks are available for rent at the concessionaire adjacent to the beach. Park users can also find bait, firewood, soda and snacks there as well.
Lake Ahquabi has two boat ramps and an enclosed, universally accessible fishing pier to help all anglers - from novice to expert - find great fishing. The lake also features a number of fishing jetties to improve access for the shoreline angler. Fishing is excellent with a variety of panfish, largemouth bass and channel catfish.
The lake is "no-wake" speed. Picnicking/Shelters/Lodge
One open shelter (Beach Shelter) is available for picnics and may be reserved online. A stone lodge overlooking the lake was constructed by the CCC and is very popular for family reunions, weddings and other large gatherings. The lodge can be reserved online.

Camping
The campground is located by the lakeshore and has both full hook-up and electric campsites, modern restrooms, showers and a dump station. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring. An organized youth group camping area is located outside of the campground by the North Shelter.

Camp site features

Across 94 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 93 of 94 sites
Water hookups: 52 of 94 sites
Sewer hookups: 52 of 94 sites
ADA accessible: 5 of 94 sites
Group sites: 1 of 94 sites
Longest RV: 155 ft
Largest party: 120 people
Power up to 50 amps

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

Concessions Open the Friday before Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, 7 days a week, 11 AM to 7 PM CST Sunday through Friday and 8 AM to 7 PM on Saturdays and holidays.

Directions

From Indianola: Take U.S. Highway 65/69 approximately five miles south of Indianola to the juncture of Highways 65 and 69. Then turn right and travel west on Warren County Highway G58. Travel approximately one mile to the main park entrance. For the campground and North Shelter entrance, turn right at the park's main entrance and travel north approximately one half mile on 118th Avenue, to the north park entrance. Turn left and travel west toward the campground.