Emerson Bay is located near the Iowa Great Lakes Bike Trail System. It is a prime located for family picnics and camping. The campground is popular and well shaded with paved roads. There is over 75 sites for tent or trailer camping, 24 of which are full hookups. Each site contains 50 amp electric hookups, a picnic table, and fire ring. Guests have access to a playground, restrooms, shower facilities, and a dump station.