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Lewis and Clark State Park

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The 10 most popular campsites at Lewis and Clark State Park

The hardest sites to book at this park, reserving 31% of weekend nights in peak season (Jul–Sep). Set up an alert and we'll email you on cancellations.

Site Lewis & Clark Lodge

Best here

Ranked #1 of 80

Day-use Lodge · Sleeps 80

Site 013

Top pick

Ranked #2 of 80

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 014

Top pick

Ranked #2 of 80

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 015

Top pick

Ranked #2 of 80

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 016

Standout

Ranked #5 of 80

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 003

Decent

Ranked #6 of 80

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 004

Decent

Ranked #6 of 80

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 001

Decent

Ranked #8 of 80

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 012

Wait for better

Ranked #9 of 80

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 017

Wait for better

Ranked #10 of 80

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

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About this park

Lewis and Clark State Park is an area full of history. The park is named for Meriwether Lewis, Secretary to President Thomas Jefferson, and Captain William Clark, United States Army, who were commissioned by President Jefferson in 1804 to head an expedition into the northwest to explore the vast territory purchased from France. With twenty-six men and supplies, Lewis and Clark led their expedition up the Missouri River from St. Louis by keelboat. On August 9 and 10, 1804, Lewis and Clark spent time at the site where the state park is now. Please take the opportunity to view the full-size reproduction of Lewis and Clark's keelboat on display and constructed by local volunteers and park staff. Lewis and Clark State Park lies on the shores of Blue Lake, an ox-bow formed by the meanderings of the Missouri River many years ago.

Recreation
Trails Lewis and Clark State Park is a fine place for a leisurely hike. On the trails, park visitors can see a variety of trees, shrubs, and, often, wildlife including deer, rabbits and squirrels, as well as a wide variety of bird species. Lake Activities The 250 acres of Blue Lake offer a variety of water-oriented recreational opportunities. The beach is a fine place for sunbathing and swimming. One double boat ramp is available for easy lake access. No restrictions are placed on motor size. Keelboat Display While visiting Lewis and Clark, please take the opportunity to view the full-sized reproduction of Lewis and Clark's keelboat/barge, "Best Friend," which was constructed by Butch Bouvier of L&C Replicas. The keelboat display room offers visitors the ability to see all of the boats that were utilized on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The replica boats on display are a keelboat, two pirogues, a dug-out canoe, The Iron Boat, and a bull boat. Also on display are many informative pieces from the expedition.

Nearby
Onawa is five miles east of the park on State Highway 175. Blencoe is five miles east and seven miles south on U.S. Highway 75. Turin is twelve miles east on State Highway 175. Sioux City is forty-one miles north on Interstate 29. Council Bluffs is sixty-five miles south on Interstate 29.