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From Interstate 29, take exit 72. Go west on DeSoto Avenue six miles. Wilson Island is on the left. From Hwy 30, take County Road L16 south five miles to DeSoto Avenue. Go west 2 miles. Wilson Island is on left.
Nice and quiet except from the quarry across the river who were blasting while we were there! Also the water is orange (apparently due to high iron levels). I drank it though and I'm still here to tell the tale!
Spacious camp sites with tent camping. Shallow part of the river that makes for snagless fishing and easy boat access ramp. We like how close to council bluffs it is. Bathrooms are clean.
very quiet campground. not a lot of shade in spots 1-20. outhouse in the middle of those. Shoerhouse is down they way by spots greater than 20. small plyground near showerhouse. we did not use the showerhouse while we were there because the 2 we opened wer dirty. one had blood and another had vomit all over the floor. di not go back to check later to see if they had been cleaned at all overnight.
the proximity to de soto trails is nice
I camped here the last weekend before they shut down for the season, so, it was full. Plenty of space for tent camping. Shower was good enough with perfect temp, for non adjustable. There is Magneese in the water, do not injest. This apparently causes yellow water stains. The toilets and sink look disgusting, but are probably as clean as they can get.
I29 is near by with road construction. They work all night. Check that for next season. Plenty of hiking trails and DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge right there.
As always, the park was great! Not yoo many animals moving around, but we did see an eagle right off the bat.
