Lake Ahquabi State Park

Category: State park

Address: 16510 118th Ave, Indianola, IA 50125, USA

Phone: +15159617101

Opening hours

Sunday: 4AM–10:30PM

Monday: 4AM–10:30PM

Tuesday: 4AM–10:30PM

Wednesday: 4AM–10:30PM

Thursday: 4AM–10:30PM

Friday: 4AM–10:30PM

Saturday: 4AM–10:30PM

Reviews

Jeff Killam

Jun 13, 2021

Great day for an hour and a half. A storm kicked up with high winds and rain. Highly recommend it though. The beach was clean and lots of rentals to enjoy on the lake.

John Gorsh

Nov 8, 2020

Great place to walk around on a trail as my son and I enjoyed on a 70 deg day in November fall weather. Doesn't get much better than that.

Annie Lewis

Aug 2, 2020

Amazingly beautiful place! Nice campground with good size space between sites. The trails and beach are a bonus! We love it here and always catch fish! Fun to see the hot air balloons. Really nice that Indianola is so close. Went to Crouse Cafe. So delicious! Also the farmers market and grocery store. We'll be back!

Michelle Hand

May 8, 2019

Absolutely gorgeous. The restrooms were pretty clean for a park like this, but smelled a little mildewy. The showers got kind of dirty over the weekend with so many visitors (gorgeous May weather, who can resist?) and because of the mildew smell I decided against using the showers. But if you're prepared for that, the lake, scenery, and walking trails are great. Very relaxing. Listening to the birds and frogs in the morning was awesome.

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Questions & Answers

Is there water hookup at any of the RV camping sites?

Bill Crook | Jun 4, 2021
Debra Cole | Jun 5, 2021

No... They do have hydrant throughout the camp grounds.

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Does anyone know what the current prices are for the tent section. Electric and non electric please.

Gavin Raper | Jun 4, 2021
Kim Floodberg | Jun 5, 2021

Yes, I do. It is 11.00 for non electric and 21.00 for full hookups.

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Does anyone know if you can bring dogs onto the beach (leashed of course) and let them swim?

Levi Jensen | Jun 4, 2021
Shane Walker | Jun 5, 2021

Yes you can

Are they open for swimming?

Ashley Allen | Jun 4, 2020
Daniel Anderson | Jun 5, 2020

Do they allow dogs to swim there

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Do they allow dogs to swim there

Daniel Anderson | Jun 4, 2020
Mariah Smith | Jun 5, 2020

Yes

Is there a playground near the camping area?

Becky Acheson | Jun 4, 2020
Michele Becker | Jun 5, 2020

Yes

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Do u have to camp on the campgrounds or can you go off into the park and camp

Nick Henry | Feb 4, 2022
Darrin Ochsner | Feb 5, 2022

Camping only permitted in the campground and specified sites

How long can you camp before having to leave? Can you camp for the summer?

Brenda Lohnes | May 5, 2022
Lake Ahquabi State Park (Owner) | May 6, 2022

Lake Ahquabi campground is currently under renovation and will not be open for the for 2022 season. The campground is scheduled to reopen in 2023. Campers may camp up to 14 consecutive nights in a state park/recreation area. Campers must then vacate the park (including removing the camping unit) for a minimum of 3 nights before camping in that park again.

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how deep is lake ahquabi?

David Norriis | Feb 4, 2022
Lake Ahquabi State Park (Owner) | Feb 5, 2022

According to a 2020 survey the deepest part of Ahquabi was 20 ft deep. However with the current renovation these depths may change.

Do you allow Drones At Lake Ahquabi State Park?

Dave Davidson | Feb 4, 2022
Darrin Ochsner | Feb 5, 2022

As of Jan 2022 I am not aware of any Iowa laws restricting drone usage in state parks.

Has the lake been drained and filled yet?

Kerry Hanson | Aug 8, 2021
Tiffany payton | Aug 9, 2021

Today it starts i believe

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Are the bathrooms open at lake aquabi

Lauretta Smith | Jun 4, 2021
Cameron Hodge | Jun 5, 2021

The one by the beach is closed for winter. There's a latrine kind of near the boat ramp that was still open when I was there in October.

When will they be closing the Campground and beach for the major cleanup and upgrade?

Carol Thompson | Jun 4, 2021
Mindy Mae | Jun 5, 2021

We were told that it would be closing in 2021 - that may be after the 'season' is over though - because we were also told it would be happening in 2 years (this was September 2020).

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Do they do monthly for campsites ?

Jeff Gaskell | Jun 4, 2021
Michael Andrews | Jun 5, 2021

Iowa state parks do not allow monthly camping.

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Are there picnic shelters?

Katy Lowery | Jun 4, 2020
tim conley | Jun 5, 2020

Yes. We had a family reunion there and were in a gorgeous shelter right by the beach and close to bathrooms.

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Are there any type of restrictions on boats

Michael Thompson | Jun 4, 2020
Courtney Hilton | Jun 5, 2020

It's also not very big or deep. So large boats wouldn't be much fun I wouldn't think

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Who do I contact to reserve a spot for a wedding

Jennifer Santry | Jun 4, 2020
GS Dykstra | Jun 5, 2020

Reserve America. If you go to (Iowa department of natural resources lake ahquabi) their website, there will be a link to how to reserve stuff and that includes shelters and lodges

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How much are the sites

James Brookhart | Jun 5, 2019
Megan Brueck | Jun 6, 2019

Standard electric is $16 and non-electric is $11.

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at Lake Ahquabi Campground are there NY PULL THRU RV (motorhomw with tow car) areas?

A Google User | Jun 5, 2019
Bobbie Hoch | Jun 6, 2019

Yes several.

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Can you bring dogs the swim area?

Becca Ruter | Jun 5, 2019
Tina Stephenson | Jun 6, 2019

Yrs you can dogs are there all the time

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Are you allowed to use a tent with electrical hookup

Tammy Miller | Jun 5, 2019
Russell Tharp | Jun 6, 2019

I do every year. Get like an extension cord, plug it in and bring it into your tent and use a power strip. I have a huge 10 man tent, use fans, CPAP machine, lights and phone chargers. Well worth the 5 extra bucks.

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Is the beach open for swimming?

Lazarbeam is the best cool | Jun 5, 2018
Jeanne Etcher | Jun 6, 2018

Yes, no lifeguards, but swimming in designated area

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Camping check out times

Bonnie Jones | Jun 5, 2018
Mary Hoekman | Jun 6, 2018

4:00 PM

Can we have camper and 1 tent on the same electric site - as long as we do not exceed 6 people?

Chris Bakkie | Jun 5, 2018
Karen Stone | Jun 6, 2018

Iowa camping rules state: Camping Guidelines Camping is permitted only in designated areas. Camping is restricted to one basic unit per site except that a tent may be placed on the site with the basic unit. The area occupied by the small tent shall be no more than 8 feet by 10 feet and the tent shall hold no more than four people. And... MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY  No more than six persons shall occupy a campsite except: when families exceed six people, they are immediate family and cannot logically be split into two campsites

Is there a number so I can speak to someone?

Tatted_ Gypsy | Jun 5, 2018
Blacksheep Down | Jun 6, 2018

There is but ive not had any luck getting an answer. I dnt hav it off hand. It may be manned beter during peek season. Its a great park. I enjoy it emencly. Walked the 4 mile hike around the big puddle last weekend. Be back there next weekend to do it again.

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Can I come out today and pay for today through Sunday even if I won't bring the camper till Fri?

Molly Ochs | Jun 5, 2018
Christina Dale | Jun 6, 2018

Yes. Follow the instructions om the registration form to reserve

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