State: Iowa
Address 1: 1215 220th Street
City: Gladbrook
Zip: 50635
Phone: 641-473-2556
Open: Open all year
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 26
Electric: 7
Camp URL: http://www.iowadnr.gov/parks/state_park_list/union_grove.html
Full Hook: Yes
The beach offers unsupervised swimming fun for all ages. The lake is a fine place to fish. Anglers can look forward to good catches of crappies, bluegills, catfish, bass and bullheads. Any size boat motors may be operated at no-wake speeds. Two boat ramps provide convenient lake access.
Union Grove State Park, located in northwest Tama County, is a very popular outdoor recreation area. The park was established in 1938. Its focal point is beautiful 110-acre Union Grove Lake. The lake and the attractive parklands provide a pleasing contrast to the nearby residential and agricultural areas. Union Grove State Park truly offers outdoor recreation fun for everyone.
Union Grove State Park has some excellent trails. One of these is located near the campground and the other, in the north corner of the park, is located in a beautiful woodland. Both provide excellent hiking opportunities. A variety of animals, including deer, can often be seen on the trails. The park hosts numerous varieties of songbirds and waterfowl. The trails are open for snowmobiling in the winter. A beautiful re-established prairie and a pine plantation are located in the northeast corner of the park, just off the main roadway.
Union Grove campground provides an ideal spot for a family get-away. The campground has 26 campsites, 7 with electric hookups. Non-modern rest room facilities are available. Advance campsite reservations can be made online through the park reservation system. Half of the campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.