Brushy Creek State Recreation Area

2802 Brushy Creek Road, Lehigh, IA

At over 6,000 acres, Brushy Creek is one of Iowa's largest tracts of public outdoor recreation land. Visitors can get a real sense of being "away f... Read More

Pilot Mound State Forest

, Pilot Mound, IA

Pilot Mound State Forest contains a mound that was used by the city of Pilot Mound as a natural water tower. The top of this mound is the county's ... Read More

Dolliver Memorial State Park

2757 Dolliver Park Ave., Otho, IA

Facilities and ActivitiesPicnicking/Shelters/LodgeThe two lodges at Dolliver, built during the 1930's, may be rented for day use. They are ideal fo... Read More

Ledges State Park

1515 P Avenue, Madrid, IA

History The wildlife and plant communities are interwoven with the human history of Ledges. Humans have appreciated this unique area for thousands... Read More

Spring Lake State Park

1847 195th Street, Jefferson, IA

Spring Lake Park is a 240 acre park that includes a 50 acre lake lined with campsites. There are 126 electrical campsites and two shower house... Read More

Frank A. Gotch State Park

2568 Gotch Park Road, Humboldt, IA

Frank A. Gotch State Park is an inviting place for visitors due to its peaceful atmosphere. Its location allows access to the east and west forks o... Read More

Springbrook State Park

2437 160th Road, Guthrie Center, IA

The rolling hills of beautiful Springbrook State Recreation Area abound with deer, red and gray fox, coyote, raccoon, beaver, muskrat and wild turk... Read More

Twin Lakes State Park

6685 Twin Lakes Road, Rockwell City, IA

Facilities and Activities Picnicking/SheltersTwo open shelters, one a large stone CCC shelter and the other a smaller shelter, are available on a ... Read More

Walnut Woods State Park

3155 Walnut Woods Dr. West, Des Moines, IA

Walnut Woods encompasses 260 acres of wooded bottomland along the Raccoon River. Within the park lies a large surviving natural stand of black waln... Read More

Grays Lake

Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA

Amenities at Grays Lake include:Boat AccessBoat RentalPicnic AreaBeachTrailsAccessible FacilitiesPlaygroundRestroomsConcessionsGood/Excellent Shore... Read More

Badger Creek State Recreation Area

120th Lane, Van Meter, IA

Lake ActivitiesThe lake at Badger Creek is by far the most popular natural resource, and thus fishing is the most popular form of recreation. The l... Read More

Pine Lake State Park

22620 County Highway S56, Eldora, IA

Facilities and ActivitiesPicnicking/Shelters/LodgePine Lake offers 4 beautiful picnic areas. One is a quiet river setting near Pine Creek on the ea... Read More

Ambrose A. Call State Park

2007 Call Park Drive, Algona, IA

Ambrose A. Call State Park is a 138 acre "oasis" of rugged hills, heavily wooded with virgin timber in an area of gently rolling farmland. The park... Read More

Beed's Lake State Park

1422 165th Street, Hampton, IA

Beed's Lake is a popular boating spot due to its scenic beauty. Motors of any size may be used at "no wake" speeds on the lake. A modern boat ramp ... Read More

Eagle Lake State Park

Lake Avenue, Britt, IA

Eagle Lake State Park is managed by the Hancock County Conservation Board. It has a shelter house available for rent for $10 a day, which serves as... Read More

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