Lakeside Casino

In terrible need of mowing and pad resurfacing. No longer offers the $10 in gambling but site is still $20. No wifi and cable hookup did not work. Ok for an overnight but it would not take much to make this a nice place. Too bad they have let it run down.

Report from Sandy P., September 2008

We have stayed many times at Terribles Lakeside Casino in Osceola, IA. The price is right at $20/night (no credit cards) and with a Players Club Card, you get $10 back in free play. One piece of advice is to get your player's card BEFORE you pay for your camping. All sites have full hookups and there is NO limit on length of stay. All campers are entitled to the amenities of the hotel, including pool and use of computer in hotel lobby area (no wi-fi).

Friday and Saturday nights there is a seafood buffet featuring crab legs and they are delicious. Price is very reasonable.

Not sure of the exact number of sites but there are plenty. They start filling up around 5pm or so, especially on weekends. There is also a free shuttle that will pick you up in campground and take you to casino. Casino is also within walking distance. Plenty of slots on 2 levels. On lower level there is a non-smoking area. A very nice place to stop for a few days and relax, eat and have a little fun. Very convenient right off I-35.

Report from Dave R., July 2007

Terrible's Lake Side Casino is in Osceola, Iowa. There is an exit off of I-35 that will take you right to it. We have not stayed at their RV Park but have driven through it. The sides are full hook ups and pretty roomy with small trees. The cost is $20 per night and you get $10 worth or slot tokens back making it $10 per night. I don’t know the limit of nights. It is a very clean set up.

The casino is pretty nice and they have a very good buffet. The other items on their menu are also above average. There is a hotel attached to the casino and we have stayed there in the past. I was very adequate for our needs.

The problem with the RV Park is on the weekends you have to get there early in order to get a spot. It fills out before evening. The lady told me it would be a good idea to get there around 1:00 on a Friday to get it. They do NOT take reservations.

If you can get a spot it would be a very nice spot to spend the night if you are going north or south on I-35.