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Onawa / Blue Lake KOA

21788 Dogwood Avenue
Onawa,  IA 51040-8665
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Onawa / Blue Lake KOA

21788 Dogwood Avenue
Onawa,  IA 51040-8665
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Terry and Linda Bearce

"We both love camping and being around campers, so owning a KOA was a natural fit!"

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Open April 15 - October 15

Follow the Lewis and Clark Trail to the Onawa/Blue Lake KOA in the heart of the Loess Hills, formations created thousands of years ago when retreating glaciers left behind fine silt particles called loess.

Follow the Lewis and Clark Trail to the Onawa/Blue Lake KOA in the heart of the Loess Hills, formations created thousands of years ago when retreating glaciers left behind fine silt particles called loess (pronounced "luss"). View the topography on the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway. Relax at the quiet, rural campground with shade trees and open grassy areas. Enjoy sunsets over the lake as well as the pool, paddleboats, fun-cycles and Wi-Fi. Head to 250-acre Blue Lake to fish. Every June, the area hosts a Lewis & Clark Festival with a keelboat display, quilt show and reenactments, plus Graffiti Nights Cruise and Car Show. Watch fireworks on July 4th. In nearby Sioux City, visit the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and the Sioux City Art Center. Spend a day at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, just an hour away.

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If the beautiful flowers and shrubs surrounding the Owawa/Blue Lake KOA look like a lot of work for somebody, don't worry. It's a labor of love for owners Terry and Linda Bearce.

They both love landscaping, flowers and "outdoor anything," according to Linda.

Terry was a plant mechanic for Mid American Energy Company, while Linda was in customer relations for Siouxland Family Healthcare.

Since they both loved camping and being around campers, owning a KOA was a natural fit.

Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 93' Max Length
  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool (Open May 23 to Sep 5)
  • Propane ($)
  • Fishing
  • Firewood ($)
  • Bike Rentals ($)
  • Fun Cycles Rental (available with charge)
  • Paddle Boat Rentals
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Campground Activities

Fishing / Boating Excellent bass and northern pike fishing are available on Blue Lake.

Golf Country Club course open to public.

Antique shops and auctions Enjoy antique shops and auctions throughout the year.

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Local Attractions

Loess Hills Along the shores of the Missouri river, discover historical natural wonders in the unique and beautiful Loess Hills. Loess means windblown soil. Strong winds 14,000 years ago swept silt deposits from the Missouri River Valley flood plain into huge clouds of dust, depositing them into rugged bluffs which formed the Loess Hills. Monona and Harrison counties, being the widest and deepest areas of loess soil, are considered the "Heart of the Loess Hills." The Loess Hills Scenic By-Ways in western Iowa have been named one of the nations "10 most outstanding scenic by-ways." The By-Ways stretch 220 miles across western Iowa, the full length of the Loess Hills.

Gambling Casinos

Casino Omaha includes hundreds of slot machines, blackjack, poker, craps, roulette, Big Six, restaurant, lounge and gift shop. The casino is open 7 days a week. The Casino grounds include neon palm trees, mirrored sand dunes, and a glittering fantasy entertainment oasis.

Winnavegas Casino is Western Iowa’s largest casino. You'll find over 700 vegas-style "reel" slot machines, 14 Blackjack tables, craps, roulette, Red Dog, Big Six, breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch buffets, 24-hour snack bar, full service bar and lounge. The casino is open 24 hours a day seven days a week.

Antiques and Auctions Onawa Antiques has 30 quality dealers with their best in every category of antiques. You'll find glass, furniture, toys, vintage clothing, linens, country, primitives and more.

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Upcoming Events

June

Lewis and Clark Festival - Second Weekend in June - Keelboat display, muzzle loader shoot, fun run, quilt show, music, 1880’s crafts and demonstrations, reenactments and encampments. Graffiti Night - Third Saturday in June - Cruise the widest main street in the nation. Enjoy 50’s music, dance and a car show.

July

Independence Day Celebration - 4th of July - Fireworks over campground lake. Monona County Fair - July - Livestock and farm equipment show.

Free Night May 12! Book Now!

Come Kamp & Care With Us Weekend - Book Now!

Awards

2011 President's Award

Programs

KOA Scout Program

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