I loved this unique little historic site! Athens is a civil war era town-site that is mostly gone. However several key buildings are still in place, and the entire site is well-kept and very pretty. The staff we encountered were enthusiastic and very knowledgeable, and we were given a personal tour of the old Inn, as well as the Cannonball house, which bears entry and exit wounds from a civil war cannonball as it overshot the battle and headed toward Iowa!

We have gone here several times (from 2 hours away) to go camping. This trip was a full week long. If you go when the Des Moines river is low,you can walk across to Iowa. We took kayaks and drove people to Farmington Iowa, they had a great hour and a half float back to Battle of Athens. Since we went during the week we were the only ones there. We had a great time and the ranges are very nice.

Well maintained trails, easy to follow and clearly marked. Bathrooms were clean and in order. Nicely maintained shelter house perfect for events. Lots to do and family fun friendly! This is has historical sites. There's an reenactment here once a year. Cannon on display. Old time houses. Old mill. Plenty of history markers!

Neat and tidy way to explore not only a piece of local history but national history as well. Roadside bathroom was not disgusting, shelter, shower house, campground, and playground were closed still but there is still so much to see and enjoy. Completely recommend, and will be suggesting my kids' classes go for field trips.

Interesting cite. Giuded tour available upon request

It is a beautiful site for walking and hiking. The buildings are great for pictures, and you can tour the grounds independently or stop by the grounds office for a guided tour.

My husband and I had a wonderful weekend. We were the only campers. We loved that but I hope more people consider camping there to keep the necessary funds coming in. Even though the campground has pit toilets they are very clean. You can also drive a short distance to the shelter house for flush toilets and even a shower. My one and only wish would be a back door entrance to the shelter house so you don't interrupt someone already using the shelter house.

Great views, historic homes and buildings. Good hiking trails and very nice people. The campground looks as if it is hardly used. Spot 29 is the best. Large playground and again not much action. If you are looking for a quiet place to stay this is it. Has a lake as well. If you are at the campsite you might see Betty. She checks in on the campers. Also the groundskeeper that worked the last Saturday in July was very nice. Didn't get his name but seemed very conscious about his work and still had time for the visitors.