Volga River State Recreation Area
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- iowadnr.gov(563) 425-4161
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Weather Volga River State Recreation Area: Trail UpdateTrail Update: Equestrian Trails are Open. If you have any questions, please call the park office at 563-425-4161. (Posted 10/19/2026)
Posted by the park 2026-08-16. Official alert
Overview
In Fayette County, about 3 miles north of Fayette, Volga River State Recreation Area covers about 5,826 acres.
Things to do include horseback riding, boating, fishing, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 20 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and a fishing pier. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with full hookups, group camping, and showers.
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 campground is 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 Camp at the modern Lakeview Campground or Albany Campground. The Lakeview campground contains electric campsites, a modern shower and restroom facility, and RV dump station. The Albany Campground has equestrian sites with electricity and non-electric, non-equestrian sites. Advanced campsite reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Volga River State Recreation Area. The campground is 100% reservable and a reservation is required.
Reserve an open picnic shelter for an outdoor gathering during your visit. Two main picnic areas are available at Volga River and are… | — | Albany Campground: equestrian, electric campsites; Lakeview Campground: electric campsites; Lakeview Campground: full hook-up campsitesShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camp at the modern Lakeview Campground or Albany Campground. The Lakeview campground contains electric campsites, a modern shower and restroom facility, and RV dump station. The Albany Campground has equestrian sites with electricity and non-electric, non-equestrian sites. Advanced campsite reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Volga River State Recreation Area.
Reserve an open picnic shelter for an outdoor gathering during your visit. Two main picnic areas are available at Volga River and are located near the lake and equestrian campground. The shelter can be reserved through the online reservation system for Volga River State Recreation Area.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingHorseback ridingBoatingFishingCamping
Trails
Hike or Bike more than 20 miles of multi-use trails at Volga River. Trails are groomed for equestrian riders, and are popular for mountain bikers, snowmobilers and cross-country skiers in different seasons. Please call the park office about trail conditions and accessibility.
Hunt at Volga River, which is also a 5,700-acre public hunting area. A variety of wildlife species including waterfowl, small game, wild turkey and whitetail deer are abundant in the region. The Don Avenson Archery range is west of the scenic overlook and includes a trail with 40 targets for visitors to practice their skills from mid-April through the end of September.
Boating, paddling and fishing
Fish for bluegill, crappie, ringed perch, largemouth bass and more at Frog Hollow Lake. A floating fishing pier, shoreline sidewalk and fishing jetties are all universally accessible and provide great fishing access. Anglers can also fish in the Volga River, which meanders through the southern portion of the recreation area. The river contains channel catfish and bass, and float trips for kayaks and canoes are popular activities on the river.
Boat fin the waters of Frog Hollow Lake. Kayaking and canoeing are popular lake activities, and a universally accessible, three-lane boat ramp is available. Any size boat motor can be operated at “no wake” speeds on the lake.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
Water
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
Camping
- RV dump station
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Group camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
Accessibility
- Accessible trails
- Accessible fishing
✓ 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.
Accessibility
- Accessible trails
- Accessible fishing
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 10255 Ivy Road
Fayette, IA 52142 - Nearest town
- Fayette — about 3 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.8805, -91.7821
- Phone
- (563) 425-4161
- Volga_River@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
- 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