McIntosh Woods State Park

Category: State park

Address: 1200 E Lake St, Ventura, IA 50482, USA

Phone: +16418293847

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

Linda Taylor

Jul 21, 2022

Clean and lots of things to do,trails, boating, fishing and camping

Bunny “Becky-Boo” Goken

Jul 7, 2022

Wonderful little state park. A little more private (lake-wise) vs at clear lake state park. The campground was great! Plenty of shaded areas. Just wish some of your fellow campers could've been a little more respectful late at night, with being so loud. Other than that, really enjoyed the beach = again, more private and walking out into the lake wasn't covered with ROCKS (which my feet really appreciated). There's a nice boat loading dock. Plenty of parking. Didn't get to explore - but seen there were a handful of trails attached to the park (next time). Looking forward to camping here again in the future! The park ranger Tammi (Tammi with an "i") was super nice and gave us some informative literature of the area! For firewood - we will pass along the info she gave to us = visit the farmers market in Ventura on Saturday mornings, where you can get a big bundle of nice oak wood for only $5!

Erin Creger

Dec 6, 2021

Great park right on Clear Lake! Park is a little small. Has a decent hiking trail for a short walk. Plenty of picnic benches and lake access. Great bird viewing spot. Camp ground is well kept and has plenty of RV and tent spots with a restroom and showers.

Iowa Traveler

Jul 19, 2020

I preferred McIntosh Woods to Clear Lake State Park as it feels like a more natural setting. Nice boat ramp and a well maintained beach with a playground.

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Questions & Answers

Any electric campsite available for Labor Day Weekend? Friday - Sunday Thank you Polly

Polly Glascock | Jun 5, 2019
Sara Heggestad | Jun 6, 2019

You can call but most of them book up fast. Otherwise they sometimes have some open just for walk-ins

What's the rate for an campsite with electricity/water? Thanks!

PUREMEAT PURSUIT | Jun 5, 2019
Bonfire Photography | Jun 6, 2019

16 a night.

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can u reserve camp sites

Karen Kulow | Jun 5, 2018
Solo Hiker | Jun 6, 2018

Yes, just call them up they may still have vacancies

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Are there pull thru camping sites?

Nancy Dix | Apr 5, 2022
Darrin Ochsner | Apr 6, 2022

I believe there are just two sites where you can pull through (17 & 42).

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When is the yurt available and how much is it?

Barb Lundstad-Vogt | Jun 4, 2021
Carrie Dunham-LaGree | Jun 5, 2021

Availability, pricing,, and reservations are available here: https://iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com/campsiteFilterAction.do?sitefilter=Yurts&startIdx=0&contractCode=IA&parkId=610112

I'm wondering about the yurt rentals,any information?

Julie Meyer | Jun 4, 2021
Judi Ryan | Jun 5, 2021

You can reserve them on website. Think they sleep 6 & a're $35

Do the yurts have cots in them? Have never stayed in one but sounds interesting!

Carolina W | Jun 4, 2021
jeffrey hanson | Jun 5, 2021

Yes, 2.

Are any of the yurts pet friendly?

Aaron Simons | Jun 4, 2020
Leanne Rahlf | Jun 5, 2020

That I am not sure

Is there a time limit on how long you can stay there

Ross Smith | Jun 5, 2019
McIntosh Woods State Park (Owner) | Jun 6, 2019

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. Thanks!

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