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Silver Lake Park Campgrounds

Emmons, Iowa
4.7 (12 reviews)

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About Silver Lake Park Campgrounds

Campground in Iowa.

Silver Lake Park Campgrounds offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of Iowa's countryside, providing a quiet escape for RVers seeking a serene camping experience. Located in Emmons, this public campground sits on the shores of Silver Lake, one of the region's most scenic natural attractions. With just eight sites, the park maintains an intimate, uncrowded atmosphere that appeals to travelers who value tranquility over commercial bustle.

The setting around Silver Lake is quintessentially Midwestern, with rolling landscapes and water views that create a calming backdrop for your camping getaway. Whether you're planning a weekend escape or a longer stay, this campground provides an authentic connection to Iowa's natural beauty. The lake itself is a wonderful focal point for the area, offering opportunities for those interested in fishing, boating, or simply enjoying peaceful moments by the water. The surrounding landscape invites exploration, whether you prefer leisurely walks around the park or venturing out to discover more of the region.

Emmons serves as a charming small-town gateway to the broader northeastern Iowa region. The area is known for its agricultural heritage, scenic byways, and genuine Midwestern hospitality. Visitors will find that this part of Iowa offers a slower pace of life that many RVers find restorative. The small-town character means you'll experience authentic local culture without the crowds of larger tourist destinations. Local diners and shops reflect the community's pride in their heritage and produce.

The region surrounding Silver Lake Park makes it an ideal base for exploring various attractions throughout northeastern Iowa. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the numerous lakes, state parks, and nature preserves within reasonable driving distance. The area's back roads are popular with cycling enthusiasts and scenic drive aficionados. Birdwatchers find the region particularly rewarding, especially during migration seasons.

This campground suits families looking for a safe, manageable-sized community experience, couples seeking a quiet romantic getaway, and solo travelers wanting to unwind in nature. The highly-rated reviews from visitors speak to the well-maintained facilities and peaceful environment. Silver Lake Park Campgrounds delivers the kind of genuine, uncomplicated camping experience that many RVers prefer, away from the chaos of larger parks but still offering the comforts expected at a quality public facility.
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Total Sites

4.7

Rating

12

Reviews

Park Details

Total Sites 8

Tips & Tricks

Book Early

Emmons is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.

Check-in Time

Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.

Local Weather

Iowa weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Emmons.

Explore the Area

Don't miss local attractions near Emmons. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.

Silver Lake Park Campgrounds Reviews

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Nickolas Beringer

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Nickolas Beringer

This park is awesome! Tom the guy that takes care of the campground is very nice. He immediately comes when you contact him to set up, The place is well kept, plenty of space to go tent camping, the shower was warm and big, and it's in a quiet area. Will definitely camp here again when I'm in the area!

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Nickolas Beringer

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Nickolas Beringer

This park is awesome! Tom the guy that takes care of the campground is very nice. He immediately comes when you contact him to set up, The place is well kept, plenty of space to go tent camping, the shower was warm and big, and it's in a quiet area. Will definitely camp here again when I'm in the area!

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Nickolas Beringer

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Nickolas Beringer

This park is awesome! Tom the guy that takes care of the campground is very nice. He immediately comes when you contact him to set up, The place is well kept, plenty of space to go tent camping, the shower was warm and big, and it's in a quiet area. Will definitely camp here again when I'm in the area!

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Nickolas Beringer

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Nickolas Beringer

This park is awesome! Tom the guy that takes care of the campground is very nice. He immediately comes when you contact him to set up, The place is well kept, plenty of space to go tent camping, the shower was warm and big, and it's in a quiet area. Will definitely camp here again when I'm in the area!

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Otilia Lacy

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Otilia Lacy

My husband & I stayed one night on our travels. It's a beautiful & quiet little park on the lake. Our neighbors were friendly & helpful. What a little gem you all have here. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you

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Otilia Lacy

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Otilia Lacy

My husband & I stayed one night on our travels. It's a beautiful & quiet little park on the lake. Our neighbors were friendly & helpful. What a little gem you all have here. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you

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Otilia Lacy

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Otilia Lacy

My husband & I stayed one night on our travels. It's a beautiful & quiet little park on the lake. Our neighbors were friendly & helpful. What a little gem you all have here. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you

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Otilia Lacy

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Otilia Lacy

My husband & I stayed one night on our travels. It's a beautiful & quiet little park on the lake. Our neighbors were friendly & helpful. What a little gem you all have here. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you

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Otilia Lacy

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Otilia Lacy

My husband & I stayed one night on our travels. It's a beautiful & quiet little park on the lake. Our neighbors were friendly & helpful. What a little gem you all have here. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you

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Karen Wasmund

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Karen Wasmund

This place was unexpected! Wonderful full hook up sites, and close to the water!

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Karen Wasmund

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Karen Wasmund

This place was unexpected! Wonderful full hook up sites, and close to the water!

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Karen Wasmund

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Karen Wasmund

This place was unexpected! Wonderful full hook up sites, and close to the water!

G
Karen Wasmund

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Karen Wasmund

This place was unexpected! Wonderful full hook up sites, and close to the water!

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Kimberly “Kim” Bielz

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Kimberly “Kim” Bielz

We had a wonderful time there this summer. Very quiet clean pretty campground!!

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Kimberly “Kim” Bielz

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Kimberly “Kim” Bielz

We had a wonderful time there this summer. Very quiet clean pretty campground!!

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Kimberly “Kim” Bielz

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Kimberly “Kim” Bielz

We had a wonderful time there this summer. Very quiet clean pretty campground!!

G
Kimberly “Kim” Bielz

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Kimberly “Kim” Bielz

We had a wonderful time there this summer. Very quiet clean pretty campground!!

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Kimberly “Kim” Bielz

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Kimberly “Kim” Bielz

We had a wonderful time there this summer. Very quiet clean pretty campground!!

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Kristy Stille

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Kristy Stille

This park has 31 full hookup 20/30/50amp back in RV pea gravel sites along with a handful of tent sites. All sites are nicely shaded by large trees, however some of the trees could use a little more trimming. There is a view of the lake from a number of sites. At least half of the sites are taken by those that stay the season here. About half of those leave their campers while the people are only... This park has 31 full hookup 20/30/50amp back in RV pea gravel sites along with a handful of tent sites. All sites are nicely shaded by large trees, however some of the trees could use a little more trimming. There is a view of the lake from a number of sites. At least half of the sites are taken by those that stay the season here. About half of those leave their campers while the people are only at the campground on the weekends. This is a very quiet campground, even on the weekends, that is part of the city park and right on the lake. There are many things to do within the park. There is a large shelter with picnic tables and two sides to be used for gatherings, along with a large grassy & treed area. The playground area is not very large, but has A LOT of items to be played on. I think about 15. Plus, there are tennis courts, basketball courts, a baseball field and football field, horseshoe pits, and a public pool. There are two public docks and a boat launch. Many people fish in this area and there are lots of spots around the lake to do it, along with a small creek. There is a shower house with one shower (no quarters required) and two flush toilets. It could use some updates, but it was relatively clean. I enjoyed the size of the shower and that the actual shower had a curtain, so that the dressing area doesn't get wet. The town is small with one or two restaurants. There is a Dollar General and a gas station, in addition to some small down twon shops. On the road into town there is a hand car wash that includes a large truck bay. There are two larger cities within a 10 to 15 minute drive of Lake Park (Spirit Lake & Okaboji) with more restaurant and shopping options. These towns have more of a party atmosphere. The sites are pretty level and long enough for larger rigs, though you may have to park a toad outside of your site. There is plenty of other parking across from the camping area that can be used for vehicles or boats. Each RV site has a fire ring, but no grill. The tent camping area has grills. I tested both Verizon and T-mobile. Both have excellent high speed coverage. You can make reservations over the phone and mail in a check as a deposit. They do not take credit cards. Otherwise, you can get a spot FCFS. Part of my stay was on a weekend that was not a holiday weekend and there were a couple open spots.

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Kristy Stille

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Kristy Stille

This park has 31 full hookup 20/30/50amp back in RV pea gravel sites along with a handful of tent sites. All sites are nicely shaded by large trees, however some of the trees could use a little more trimming. There is a view of the lake from a number of sites. At least half of the sites are taken by those that stay the season here. About half of those leave their campers while the people are only... This park has 31 full hookup 20/30/50amp back in RV pea gravel sites along with a handful of tent sites. All sites are nicely shaded by large trees, however some of the trees could use a little more trimming. There is a view of the lake from a number of sites. At least half of the sites are taken by those that stay the season here. About half of those leave their campers while the people are only at the campground on the weekends. This is a very quiet campground, even on the weekends, that is part of the city park and right on the lake. There are many things to do within the park. There is a large shelter with picnic tables and two sides to be used for gatherings, along with a large grassy & treed area. The playground area is not very large, but has A LOT of items to be played on. I think about 15. Plus, there are tennis courts, basketball courts, a baseball field and football field, horseshoe pits, and a public pool. There are two public docks and a boat launch. Many people fish in this area and there are lots of spots around the lake to do it, along with a small creek. There is a shower house with one shower (no quarters required) and two flush toilets. It could use some updates, but it was relatively clean. I enjoyed the size of the shower and that the actual shower had a curtain, so that the dressing area doesn't get wet. The town is small with one or two restaurants. There is a Dollar General and a gas station, in addition to some small down twon shops. On the road into town there is a hand car wash that includes a large truck bay. There are two larger cities within a 10 to 15 minute drive of Lake Park (Spirit Lake & Okaboji) with more restaurant and shopping options. These towns have more of a party atmosphere. The sites are pretty level and long enough for larger rigs, though you may have to park a toad outside of your site. There is plenty of other parking across from the camping area that can be used for vehicles or boats. Each RV site has a fire ring, but no grill. The tent camping area has grills. I tested both Verizon and T-mobile. Both have excellent high speed coverage. You can make reservations over the phone and mail in a check as a deposit. They do not take credit cards. Otherwise, you can get a spot FCFS. Part of my stay was on a weekend that was not a holiday weekend and there were a couple open spots.

G
Kristy Stille

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Kristy Stille

This park has 31 full hookup 20/30/50amp back in RV pea gravel sites along with a handful of tent sites. All sites are nicely shaded by large trees, however some of the trees could use a little more trimming. There is a view of the lake from a number of sites. At least half of the sites are taken by those that stay the season here. About half of those leave their campers while the people are only... This park has 31 full hookup 20/30/50amp back in RV pea gravel sites along with a handful of tent sites. All sites are nicely shaded by large trees, however some of the trees could use a little more trimming. There is a view of the lake from a number of sites. At least half of the sites are taken by those that stay the season here. About half of those leave their campers while the people are only at the campground on the weekends. This is a very quiet campground, even on the weekends, that is part of the city park and right on the lake. There are many things to do within the park. There is a large shelter with picnic tables and two sides to be used for gatherings, along with a large grassy & treed area. The playground area is not very large, but has A LOT of items to be played on. I think about 15. Plus, there are tennis courts, basketball courts, a baseball field and football field, horseshoe pits, and a public pool. There are two public docks and a boat launch. Many people fish in this area and there are lots of spots around the lake to do it, along with a small creek. There is a shower house with one shower (no quarters required) and two flush toilets. It could use some updates, but it was relatively clean. I enjoyed the size of the shower and that the actual shower had a curtain, so that the dressing area doesn't get wet. The town is small with one or two restaurants. There is a Dollar General and a gas station, in addition to some small down twon shops. On the road into town there is a hand car wash that includes a large truck bay. There are two larger cities within a 10 to 15 minute drive of Lake Park (Spirit Lake & Okaboji) with more restaurant and shopping options. These towns have more of a party atmosphere. The sites are pretty level and long enough for larger rigs, though you may have to park a toad outside of your site. There is plenty of other parking across from the camping area that can be used for vehicles or boats. Each RV site has a fire ring, but no grill. The tent camping area has grills. I tested both Verizon and T-mobile. Both have excellent high speed coverage. You can make reservations over the phone and mail in a check as a deposit. They do not take credit cards. Otherwise, you can get a spot FCFS. Part of my stay was on a weekend that was not a holiday weekend and there were a couple open spots.

G
Kristy Stille

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Kristy Stille

This park has 31 full hookup 20/30/50amp back in RV pea gravel sites along with a handful of tent sites. All sites are nicely shaded by large trees, however some of the trees could use a little more trimming. There is a view of the lake from a number of sites. At least half of the sites are taken by those that stay the season here. About half of those leave their campers while the people are only... This park has 31 full hookup 20/30/50amp back in RV pea gravel sites along with a handful of tent sites. All sites are nicely shaded by large trees, however some of the trees could use a little more trimming. There is a view of the lake from a number of sites. At least half of the sites are taken by those that stay the season here. About half of those leave their campers while the people are only at the campground on the weekends. This is a very quiet campground, even on the weekends, that is part of the city park and right on the lake. There are many things to do within the park. There is a large shelter with picnic tables and two sides to be used for gatherings, along with a large grassy & treed area. The playground area is not very large, but has A LOT of items to be played on. I think about 15. Plus, there are tennis courts, basketball courts, a baseball field and football field, horseshoe pits, and a public pool. There are two public docks and a boat launch. Many people fish in this area and there are lots of spots around the lake to do it, along with a small creek. There is a shower house with one shower (no quarters required) and two flush toilets. It could use some updates, but it was relatively clean. I enjoyed the size of the shower and that the actual shower had a curtain, so that the dressing area doesn't get wet. The town is small with one or two restaurants. There is a Dollar General and a gas station, in addition to some small down twon shops. On the road into town there is a hand car wash that includes a large truck bay. There are two larger cities within a 10 to 15 minute drive of Lake Park (Spirit Lake & Okaboji) with more restaurant and shopping options. These towns have more of a party atmosphere. The sites are pretty level and long enough for larger rigs, though you may have to park a toad outside of your site. There is plenty of other parking across from the camping area that can be used for vehicles or boats. Each RV site has a fire ring, but no grill. The tent camping area has grills. I tested both Verizon and T-mobile. Both have excellent high speed coverage. You can make reservations over the phone and mail in a check as a deposit. They do not take credit cards. Otherwise, you can get a spot FCFS. Part of my stay was on a weekend that was not a holiday weekend and there were a couple open spots.

G
Nickolas Beringer

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Nickolas Beringer

This park is awesome! Tom the guy that takes care of the campground is very nice. He immediately comes when you contact him to set up, The place is well kept, plenty of space to go tent camping, the shower was warm and big, and it's in a quiet area. Will definitely camp here again when I'm in the area!

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