Oelwein City Park — Attraction in Oelwein

Host is very rude and snotty. Apparently at this campground if you don't have an RV you aren't allowed to have electricity even if you are willing to pay the rate for the electrical site. This is the first time I have encountered this at any campground in the state. The bathroom facilities with showers are locked at all times so you are forced to go ask for a key to use them. I'm assuming this is because they don't want to have to clean them regularly. Nice park otherwise, would have stayed longer if the people who ran it were more...

Still a go-to. Easy to locate and get to. Always a plus to be able to take a walk and see a flock of geese or ducks. You never know what you might see when it comes to wildlife. On one visit we watched a young beaver or otter stroll right in front of us, at the creek area. From one side of the creek and over the bridge/road to the other. My grandson was so amazed and shocked. He had never seen one before. He asked if...

As someone not from Oelwein, I can certainly say without a doubt that Oelwein has several hidden treasures within the community. Oelwein City Park being one of those precious finds. Oelwein is a town that is worth a lot more than a simple drive through. Oelwein City Park proves...