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State Park Link: Geode State Park
Nearby Parks: Shimek State Forest Athens State Park
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Geode State Park 3249 Racine Ave. Danville, Iowa 52623 Phone: 319-392-4601 Reservations: 877-427-2757 Email: Geode@dnr.iowa.gov
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Great Place
In my experience, it is beautiful and peaceful.
Written by INFORMED
24-Feb-2009
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(name not given)
20-May-2009
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Beautiful Park!
This park has it all. Whether you intend to fish, hike or just do a little nature watching you will not be disappointed.
(name not given)
27-Jun-2009
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We love this place!
This campground is very friendly and clean. Never have has any issues and will continue to camp here as long as we are in the area.
(name not given)
4-Aug-2009
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Great Campground
Great State Park and Campground. Bass fishing is good. Lake is becoming silted in however and E-coli is common in the water. Have been camping there for over 40 years and will continue to do so. With the amount of usage the state should seriously consider adding water and waste hookups to at least half the RV sites.
Written by Tim
12-Jan-2010
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| There are 186 campsites with enough variety to suit anyone's tastes (96 sites have electricity). There are two modern shower buildings and a sewage dump station in the campground. Starting February 13, 2006 advance campsite reservations can be booked through the park reservation system. Half of the campsites are still available for self-registration on a first-come, first-serve basis. Two camp pads and rest rooms are accessible to the mobility-impaired. |
| Trails: |
| Several hiking trails challenge the outdoor lover at Geode. The main trail starts at the north end of the lake and follows it all the way to the dam. Part of this trail has been developed into a nature trail with a printed brochure identifying points of interest. This trail is accessible from several picnic areas along the lake. Another trail begins at the dam on the west side of the lake and ends at picnic shelter number one. |
| Picnicking: |
| Geode State Park is one of the most scenic and popular picnicking spots in southeast Iowa. Several open picnic shelters are available for group use. These may be reserved for a fee through the park manager. A picnic site accessible to the mobility impaired is available. |
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| Fishing:
The prime attraction of the 1,640-acre park is Lake Geode, a 186-acre lake built in 1950. Over the years, the lake has become well known for excellent fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, bullhead, red-eared sunfish and tiger muskie. |
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