Mud Lake County Park campground
Mud Lake County Park
There are several amenities available at Mud Lake County Park camping area to enhance your camping experience. The park offers spacious campsites equipped with fire rings and picnic tables, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Additionally, clean restroom facilities and freshwater access are provided for campers' convenience.
Reservations are accepted at Mud Lake County Park, allowing campers to secure their preferred campsites in advance. It is advisable to make reservations, especially during peak seasons, to guarantee availability.
The best time of year to visit Mud Lake County Park camping area is during the spring and fall months when the weather is mild and comfortable for outdoor activities. Summers can be hot and humid, while winters can be extremely cold and snowy in this region.
While exploring the camping area, campers can enjoy a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. However, it is important to be cautious of the wildlife present in the area, particularly snakes and ticks, which are common in the region. Remember to pack appropriate clothing and insect repellent to protect against ticks and other insects.
What's on-site at Mud Lake County Park
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Mud Lake County Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Lake Park Campground | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Grant River Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Heritage Campground & Pond | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Finleys Landing City Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Finley's Landing Park Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Mud Lake County Park -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River Near Rockville | 245 cfs | → |
| Grant River At Burton | 285 cfs | → |
| Sinsinawa River Near Menominee | 24 cfs | → |
| Turkey River At Garber | 990 cfs | → |
| Pecatonica River At Darlington | 260 cfs | → |
| North Fork Maquoketa River Near Fulton | 411 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Mud Lake County Park -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Dubuque Regional Airport | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Galena | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lock & Dam 10 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Darlington | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Fulton | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Flora Park
- Dunleith Park
- State Preserve Catfish Creek
- Mines Of Spain State Recreation Area
- Nelson Dewey State Park
- Turkey River Mounds State Preserve
Boat launches
- Golf Lake Road Dubuque County
- Mississippi River -- Pool 11 Boat Launch
- Platte River -- Banfield Bridge Access
- Mississippi River -- Potosi Boat Ramp Access
- Riverside Road Dubuque County
- Mississippi River -- Sandy Hook Landing
Fishing spots
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Mud Lake County Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Mud Lake County Park
Can I make reservations at Mud Lake County Park?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Mud Lake County Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Mud Lake County Park.