| 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 & tiger muskie.
"Hey! Come on, we're going out to Geode!" This is repeated time after time in southeast Iowa as families & friends pack picnic baskets & swimsuits & head for a fun day in the sun at one of southeast Iowa's most popular state parks.
The geode stone for which this park is named brings "rock hounds" to the area in search of this elusive prize. A display of geodes, with mysterious crystal formations in their hollow cavities, can be seen at the campground. Please remember that it is illegal to remove geodes & other natural materials from state parks, except for mushrooms, nuts, fruits & berries.
Nearby Towns
Burlington is ten miles east on Hwys. 79 & 34. New London is about six miles north of the park. Just east of New London on U.S. 34, a county road turns south & leads to the main entrance. The park may be reached from Middletown on Iowa Highway 79 or from Lowell on County Road J-20. Denmark & Danville are also close to the park as well as Mount Pleasant. |
Geode State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
40.837131, -91.381230
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Campground: Geode State Park in Danville Iowa *