Activities

  • camping

    Basic, electric and sewer/electric/water campsites are available. Click here for more information.

  • fishing

    Six lakes provide plenty of opportunities for you to cast your line. Click here for more information.

  • swimming

    Sand from the quarries helped to create the state park system's largest natural sand swimming beach along Wakonda Lake. Click here for more information.

  • hiking

    Choose from five hiking trails in varying lengths. Click here for more information.

  • boating

    Boat launches are located on Wakonda and Agate lakes. Launch your own boat or rent a canoe or john boat. Click here for more information.

  • Bicycling

    Ride through the park on one of five trails. Click here for more information. 

  • picnicking

    Located near the beach on Wakonda Lake is a playground and an area for picnicking with tables and outdoor grills.

  • Playground

    A playground is located near Wakonda Lake.

  • metal_detecting

    Metal Detecting is permitted. Click here for more information.

Park information

The clear water of Wakonda State Park's six lakes attract thousands of migratory waterfowl each year, making the park a bird lover’s paradise. The lakes also offer anglers a chance to catch largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish. Two of the lakes have boat ramps, making it even easier to get into the water. A swimming beach provides a great place to cool off, and campsites make the park a perfect place to stay for awhile.

Park Hours

Park Grounds:

  • 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily, year-round
    The park gate opens and closes at these times.
  • Day-use areas close at sunset.

Beach hours

May 27 through Sept. 5, 2011

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily 

Park Office hours

  • Summer Hours (On-Season)
    April 15 through Oct. 31
    7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily
  • Winter Hours (Off-Season)
    Nov. 1 through April 14
    Staff are usually available in the park Monday through Friday.
    The office telephone is monitored for messages during daytime hours.