Oldham Recreation Area

How does a tranquil lakeside retreat just minutes from Soldier, Iowa, sound for your next camping adventure? Oldham Recreation Area offers a peaceful escape centered around a scenic 12-acre lake, with fishing opportunities, a swimming beach, and a unique blend of open spaces and scattered trees. Offering six electrical campsites and first-come, first-served access, this park caters to anglers, families, and those seeking a serene connection to nature.

Located just 1.5 miles northwest of Soldier, Oldham Recreation Area spans 13 acres and features a rock boat ramp, a beach shelter, picnic grills, and vault toilets. This quiet campground invites campers to enjoy activities like lakeside picnicking, swimming, and fishing for local species. The flat terrain and surrounding open space make it suitable for a relaxing day trip or a weekend getaway.

Within a short 30-minute drive, visitors can explore the Loess Hills State Forest, the Willow Lake Nature Center, or the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, each offering distinctive outdoor experiences. Whether you're casting a line from the shore or savoring the calm Iowa countryside, Oldham Recreation Area promises an uncomplicated yet refreshing camping experience.