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Picnic Area/Shelters

at Wakonda State Park

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a picnic table on a wood platform and a grill close to one of the lakes

 

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

Picnic Shelters

Two picnic shelters, which hold approximately 50 people each, can be reserved for $30 each. They are both accessible to people with disabilities. If a shelter is not reserved, it is available at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Shelter 1 is located in the beach day-use area, has electricity and is near the beach concession stand, where there are restrooms available.
  • Shelter 2 has electricity and is located on the east side of the Agate Lake parking area near the boat launch. There is a vault toilet nearby.
Shelter Reservations

To reserve a shelter or check for availability, visit our reservation page* or contact the park at 573-655-2280.

*Shelters can be reserved online from 30 days to 12 months in advance of the day of use. Reservations for arrival dates less than 30 days out can be made only by contacting the park.

Playground

A playground is located in the picnic area near the Wakonda Lake beach.

Park Hours

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Coordinates

40.004674, -91.521990

Park Hours

For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, as well as temporary trail closures, click here to visit our Park and Site Status Map.

Park Grounds:

  • 7 a.m. to sunset, daily, year-round

Park Office hours

April 15 through Oct. 31 (On-Season)

7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday through Thursday

7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday

Nov. 1 through April 14 (Off-Season)

Staff are usually available in the park Monday through Friday.

The office telephone is monitored for messages during daytime hours.

Beach hours

Season: May 23 to Sept. 1
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.