Marion County Park — Hotel in Knoxville

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Campground Review: Rolling into Marion County Park, a soul with roots in the wild and spirit in the ancient winds will feel right at home.

The setting is classic Iowa—broad spaces dotted with sturdy trees, plenty of room for sunlight, ritual, and a quiet wander at dawn or dusk.

Sites sprawl across the landscape, offering both reservations and first-come options, accommodating rigs big and small, as well as a fair number of tents for genuine earth-sleepers.

Each spot boasts electric and water, some with full hookups and all the basics: fire ring, picnic table, and a good hit of prairie breeze.

Shade is modest but sufficient for most; those who honor Sunna will find both shelter and open sky.

For the heathen and the wayfarer, amenities include clean restrooms, a solid modern shower building (though a few reviews note some long-term wear), and a dump station.

A friendly host holds camp—give ‘em a nod, glean the local wisdom if the ancestors nudge you that way.

Families and solo nomads both find activity here—playgrounds, fishing in the small lake, old village displays for a brush with regional lore. During the Sprint Car Nationals, expect a crowd almost tribal in its noise and excitement, but in the off-week quiet, this park becomes a fine place for reflection and small rites.

Downtown Knoxville is a short drive for supplies or a pint; in every direction, the hills and woods invite wandering.

In the right season—April to October—you’ll have the run of the place for a fair price: $25–$30 a night, with discounts for elders and good folk who plan ahead.

Marion County Park is a well-kept, good-spirited campground—heathen-friendly, hospitable to all wanderers, and offering space for both sunrise blessing and campfire tale.

Not a place for wild feasts or rowdy revels, but a peaceful waypoint for the...

Can't give 5 stars for rooms or service, because they don't exist here. That being said, it's a clean campground that has about everything you will need for a quiet, relaxing break away. The restroom is even clean, and includes showers. The playgrounds are new, and fun. The fishing areas are clean. I noticed nothing lying on shore, no tangled up messes in trees, etc. there's no garbage lying around anywhere. The bugs weren't out of control, and there were no funky smells from anywhere in the park. There's plenty of tent and RV parking. There's even a basketball court, and a baseball field, if that's your thing. Being in town, everything you could need is a hop, skip and a jump away. The people were all friendly, no drunkenness occurred, or loud rowdiness even at night. It was a very family and children friendly park. Will definitely recommend and...

MCP has a campground with 100 graveled sites, modern restroom facilities, and individual shower rooms. Also picnic shelters, playground equipment, a basketball court, baseball and softball fields as well as a 7-acre fishing lake in this 140 acre park. The Marion County Historical Society maintains a historical village. There is a campground host.  About half the campsites are water & elec and the other half water, elec & sewer. Most pads are long, some are fairly level, others not so. Most campsites can be reserved online (see MCP's websites Facilities page for details). The park was quiet and not very busy mid-week. Note: it gets busy for the Sprint Car races in Knoxville, especially during the Nationals in August. It's an easy drive to downtown Knoxville for supplies, restaurants, etc. We really liked Baggio's Italian restaurant and the Peace...