Lake Glendale Recreation Area — Hotel in Golconda

We decided to camp here mostly based on the camp hosts that we talked to. They were really sweet, nice, and helpful. Because of our quick visit with them we decided to camp here. The camp site we chose was very spacious and relatively level for our small camper. The camp sites are plentiful without being on top of each other. We chose to camp in a non-electic site, as we have full solar power wi t h battery backup in our camper. The place was busy the weekend we were there but not too busy that it was annoying. There were several children playing throughout the day. I must give kudos for this place because as soon as it was dark it was quiet. Everyone seemed to follow the rules. We will be going back again and will probably take some other campers with us. They have single and double campsites...

I stayed here for 3 nights earlier this week. The sites are big with trees between the sites for privacy. The lake was so beautiful and relaxing to walk around and just stare at from camp! The shower house was clean, the water HOT and the water pressure amazing! Camp hosts were so helpful. I was camping while my 92 year old mom was at home alone. The downside was cell service. Again, we go to check out, but sometimes we need to be available. I was able to drive about 3 miles up the hill to get cell service in a parking lot at an UI Agricultural Research center. They checked on me too! I did several hikes from here, it is very centrally located to Garden of the Gods, Millstone Bluffs, Burden Falls, Lusk Creek, Sand Cave, Bell Smith Springs, Rim Rock/Pounds Hollow,...

Lake Glendale includes a nice lake with access for fishing, swimming, hiking, and camping near the shore. Despite the state's budget problems the area is well maintained. It is possible to circumambulate the lake on the main trail. This is a good area for observing wildflowers and birds. We have never camped there, but have driven and walked through the campground several times on birdwatching trips. There is a full-time campground host, well maintained campsites, and a heated, year-around bathroom and...