Monona Gateway Park Campground
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Gateway Park Campground
S. Main St. at U. S. Hwy. 18 Monona, IA 52159 Phone: (563) 539-2355 Website: CityofMonona.org Email: info@MononaIowa.com Facebook: facebook.com/CityofMonona,IA One of the highest points in Clayton Co., MONONA, IOWA rests cozily in & around the hills, valleys, prairies, caves & waterways of NORTHEAST IOWA's only part of the region known as the
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Visit Monona's Veterans Memorial in the campground that includes local veterans' names from the Civil War to present, and five life-sized statues representing the five branches of United States' armed services.
Karst topography is found throughout the Driftless Area & characterized by:
caves and cave systems,
disappearing streams,
blind valleys,
underground streams,
sinkholes,
springs and cold streams.
Disappearing streams occur where surface waters sinks down into the earth through fractured bedrock or a sinkhole, either joining an aquifer, or becoming an underground stream. Blind valleys are formed by disappearing streams and lack an outlet to any other stream. Sinkholes are the result of the collapse of the roof of a cave, and surface water can flow directly into them. Disappearing streams can re-emerge as large cold springs. Cold streams with cold springs as their sources are noted as superb trout habitat.
caves and cave systems,
disappearing streams,
blind valleys,
underground streams,
sinkholes,
springs and cold streams.
Disappearing streams occur where surface waters sinks down into the earth through fractured bedrock or a sinkhole, either joining an aquifer, or becoming an underground stream. Blind valleys are formed by disappearing streams and lack an outlet to any other stream. Sinkholes are the result of the collapse of the roof of a cave, and surface water can flow directly into them. Disappearing streams can re-emerge as large cold springs. Cold streams with cold springs as their sources are noted as superb trout habitat.
In 2018, Monona upgraded the campground to full-service RV sites, with separate rustic tent camping sites. Brand new men's and women's restrooms were built, and the shelter house was renovated. Monona holds its annual Wednesday Farmers Market here from May - Oct. and we invited you to buy your fresh-picked vegetables and fruits, homemade pies and breads, and more for your campsite meals and picnics!
There's so much to do and see in Monona and the surrounding area. Please contact Monona Chamber & Economic Development at (563) 529-8340 to help you find the adventures that fit your family's interests.
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Take a stroll on Monona Butterfly Trail to reach the Darby Family Aquatic Center, other playgrounds and parks, and Monona Butterfly Gardens and Memorial Gardens.
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For information on Monona's full-service RV or rustic tent campsite, please contact Monona City Hall at (563) 539-2355.
Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Just pick your campsite, fill out the Camping Reservation Form, and leave your total payment at Gateway Park Campground's secure box.
Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Just pick your campsite, fill out the Camping Reservation Form, and leave your total payment at Gateway Park Campground's secure box.
