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Cenla Campground

Off Hwy. 71 1 mile south of Hwy. 9, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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4.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
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Nebraska
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011

We had a very enjoyable time at Cenla Campground. It was very well kept and we had an excellent site by the water, which we totally enjoyed. It was nice to walk out on the dock in the morning and drink our coffee by the water! It is a very quiet, pretty lake. The owners/managers were very kind and understood... More

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Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2009

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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iowa
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2009
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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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Sioux City
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2009

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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St. Paul
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2008

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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Minnesota
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2008
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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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Twin Cities
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2008
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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

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Cedar Falls, IA
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2005
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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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