Camping
Kossuth County offers 3 different campgrounds: Smith Lake, Siems Park, and Burt Lake.
- Smith Lake -- 3 miles north of Algona on the west side of Highway 169. Smith Lake Park offers two Campgrounds within in the park, Smith Lake South Campground and Smith Lake North Campground.
- South Side
Overview Map of South Side Campsites
> 47 Electric Sites, 2 Campground Hosts Sites
> 24 Reservable and 23 Walk-in sites
> Tent Camping near Enclosed Shelter house
> Shared 50/30/20-amp electrical connections
> Water hookups at every site
> Dump station Located at Park Entrance
> $15/night for electric sites, $10/night for Non-Electric (Tent sites)
> Modern bath facilities; flush toilets, showers, sinks
- North Side
Overview Map of North Side Campsites
> 15 Seasonal sites with water, electric, and sewer hookups.
> $2,000 for the season (April-October) OR $500 monthly (30 days), OR $20/night
> Applications for those wanting to stay the entire season are taken in late winter
~ For more information and an application click the link
- Siems Park -- 2 miles southeast of Whittemore.
- North Side
- Southwest Side
Overview Map of Siems Campsites
> 17 electrical sites,1 Campground Host
> Tent Areas
> Shared 50/30/20-amp electrical connections
> 2 Water Hydrants
> Dump station Located at Park Entrance
> $15/night for electrical, $10/night for Non-Electric (Tent Sites)
> 8 Reservable and 8 Walk-in sites
> 11 electrical sites. 1 Campground Host
> 50/30/20-amp electrical connections
> Water hookups at each site
> Dump station Located at Park Entrance
> $15/night
> 5 Reservable and 6 Walk-in sites
- Burt Lake -- 4 miles west of Swea City on Highway 9, then 8 miles north on 40th Ave.
- 10 Electrical Sites
- Shared 50/30/20-amp electrical connections
- Water hydrant
- Porta Pots available
- $15/night for electric sites, $10/night for Non-Electric (Tent sites)
- First come, first served (Walk-in Only)