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Off Hwy. 71 1 mile south of Hwy. 9, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Best fare found from Las Vegas to Sioux Falls: $365

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5 of 5 stars
parks51998   1 contribution
Iowa
Jul 22, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We always have a great time when we stay at Cenla. We fish,kayak, and sometimes fall in the lake it is next to. My daughter swims with friends when the pool is not too busy. We have had family drop ins that are alway welcome and quiet campfires to end each night. The staff is busy but friendly. My son... more

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5 of 5 stars
sesonalcamper   1 contribution
iowa
Jun 13, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

We like coming up to Cenla campgriund. It's a quiet campground and very relaxing. They do have rules but they aren't to hard to to abide by. They have a nice pool. They also have a nice dock and a nice place to clean fish. We enjoy coming here. more

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3 of 5 stars
MegSiouxCity   1 contribution
Sioux City
Jun 7, 2009 | Trip type: Family

I felt like I was camping on the highway right behind the used car lot. Our site had a big mechanic shed (morton building) right next to it. My kids were unable to ride their skateboards or scooters due to the roads being gravel. They were asked very rudely to leave the pool since they didn't have an adult with... more

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2 of 5 stars
puddingpot   1 contribution
St. Paul
Aug 25, 2008 | Trip type: Family

This was my first stay at Cenla. It was okay. Liked- pool, lake,and site., Dislike- playground,rules,and didn't feel real welcomed. I liked the pool,however I did not care for the hours of operation which were too short for summer evenings.( It closed at 6PM on Sun-Thurs.) I liked the playground equipment but I very much disliked the rocks as the... more

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2 of 5 stars
littledaisy_ar   1 contribution
Minnesota
Jul 7, 2008
1
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Very, very crabby staff. This campground has more rules than the military! I am not a party girl by any means but I do like to have a conversation. A man walks the park at night...spooky in itself, YES! He hates his job you can read it all over his face but he doesn't tolerate any quiet talking even. He... more

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2 of 5 stars
MickeyMN   1 contribution
Twin Cities
Jan 11, 2008 | Trip type: Family
1
person found this review helpful

We have stayed at Cenla Campground multiple times each stay a little worse than the previous. The amenities are adequate but average at best. Many campsites sit very near a busy highway, the playground is outdated and in need of repairs. The pool is nice as are the bathrooms and showers. Don't let your kids go to the store unattended... more

Awesome!
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Cedar Falls, IA
Mar 23, 2005
2
people found this review helpful

This spring will be our third stay at Cenla, and hopefully not our last. They have full hookups, inc. cable, the campground is clean, well-maintained and well-organized. They have laundry fac., pool, computer is available, fish cleaning station, playground,etc. You won't necessarily get the site you request, but we haven't yet been assigned anything unacceptable. Cenla is convenient to hiking/biking... more

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Cenla Campground Address

Off Hwy. 71 1 mile south of Hwy. 9, Spirit Lake, IA 51360