Honey Creek State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- iowadnr.gov(641) 724-3739
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Honey Creek State Park: Modern Facilites ClosureModern Facilites Closure: The shower house in south campground and the modern restroom facility at the main boat ramp have closed for the season. All… (more)
Modern Facilites Closure: The shower house in south campground and the modern restroom facility at the main boat ramp have closed for the season. All vault toilets in the park will remain open. Closure of the north campground shower house will occur in late October (weather permitting). Modern restrooms will reopen in mid-April 2027. This bulletin will be removed when the facilities are open. (Updated 10/23/2026)
Posted by the park 2026-10-06. Official alert
Overview
In Appanoose County, about 10 miles north of Centerville, Honey Creek State Park covers about 780 acres.
Things to do include swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, group camping, and showers. There are also cabins for rent.
Pets
Privately owned animals must be on a leash of max six feet or confined; pets may not be left unattended in campgrounds; most cabins/yurts are pet-free.
Statewide rule from Iowa's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- Iowa State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- 1-877-427-2757
The campgrounds are 100% reservable and a reservation is required.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites Stay overnight in one of four rustic camping cabins or at the park’s campground. The pine log cabins feature covered porches, basic furnishings, electricity, microwaves, small refrigerators and heating and air conditioning. Water and sanitary facilities are not available in the cabins, but restrooms and showers are in the campground. The campground has modern sites, a universally accessible site, electricity and a dump station. Advance reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Honey Creek State Park. The campgrounds are 100% reservable and a reservation is required. | — | Electric campsitesShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Stay overnight in one of four rustic camping cabins or at the park’s campground. The pine log cabins feature covered porches, basic furnishings, electricity, microwaves, small refrigerators and heating and air conditioning. Water and sanitary facilities are not available in the cabins, but restrooms and showers are in the campground. The campground has modern sites, a universally accessible site, electricity and a dump station. Advance reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Honey Creek State Park. The campgrounds are 100% reservable and a reservation is required.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Camping cabins
Things to do
HikingSwimmingBoatingFishingCamping
Trails
Hike five miles of multi-use trails at Honey Creek or travel along the Woodland Interpretive trail to witness the 17 ancient Woodland Native American mounds in the park.
Boating and paddling
Boat or Fish in the waters of Rathbun Lake. The lake is a focal point of the area, and several recreational opportunities such as fishing and paddling can be enjoyed. The North Boat Ramp is the largest on the lake, providing fishing and boating access.
Fishing
The following specific areas are open to fishing activity between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 4 a.m. in addition to normal park hours. All fishing must be done from the bank in the areas designated for each lake. Vessels are not permitted on the lakes after 10:30 p.m. Parking is allowed in specially marked lots only.
The boat ramp area is located north of the park office, access to which is the first road to the left upon entering the park.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Playground
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 12194 Honey Creek Pl
Moravia, IA 52571 - Nearest town
- Centerville — about 10 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.8622, -92.9338
- Phone
- (641) 724-3739
- Honey_Creek@dnr.iowa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Iowa State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Iowa DNR 'All Parks' directory (Drupal view, ?page=0..3) — state parks, recreation areas, a state preserve and state forests
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology