Travel
Guide

99 Iowa State Parks to Visit

How much Iowa have you really seen?

Get outside and make memories by visiting 99 county parks.

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Ogden, Boone County | Map It

Don Williams Recreation Area

Don Williams Recreation Area includes a nine-hole golf course and clubhouse with a restaurant.

This Park Has:

Cabin
Camping
Fishing
Selfie Stand
Swimming
Trails

Dawson, Dallas County | Map It

Sportsman Park

Access to the 89-mile-long Raccoon River Valley Trail is located just half a mile away from Sportsman Park.

This Park Has:

Cabin
Camping
Fishing
Selfie Stand
Trails

Jefferson, Greene County | Map It

Spring Lake Park

Spring Lake Park boasts an indoor roller skating rink.

This Park Has:

Cabin
Camping
Fishing
Selfie Stand
Swimming
Trails

Mingo, Jasper County | Map It

Ashton Wildwood Park

The astronomical observatory at Ashton Wildwood Park offers Saturday night programs throughout the summer.

This Park Has:

Camping
Selfie Stand
Trails

Gilman, Marshall County | Map It

Green Castle Recreation Area

A hiking path circling the lake at Green Castle Recreation Area provides opportunities to view geese, prairie areas, bison, Trumpeter Swans and other wildlife.

This Park Has:

Fishing
Selfie Stand
Trails

Granger, Polk County | Map It

Jester Park

The Equestrian Center at Jester Park offers riding lessons, trail riding, wagon and sleigh rides, pony rides and birthday parties.

This Park Has:

Cabin
Camping
Fishing
Nature Center
Selfie Stand
Trails

Montezuma, Poweshiek County | Map It

Diamond Lake Park

Camping at Diamond Lake Park is permitted year-round.

This Park Has:

Camping
Fishing
Selfie Stand
Trails

Zearing, Story County | Map It

Dakins Lake Park

The 20-acre lake at Dakins Lake Park is stocked with bass, bluegill and channel catfish.

This Park Has:

Camping
Fishing
Selfie Stand
Trails

Toledo, Tama County | Map It

Otter Creek Park

The nearly 2.5-mile-long circular trail system at Otter Creek Lake & Park can be accessed from nine different parking lots.

This Park Has:

Camping
Fishing
Nature Center
Selfie Stand
Trails

SEE IOWA FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE

No matter the season, Iowa offers endless possibilities. Whether it’s a family getaway, an outdoor adventure, or anything in between, we know a place.

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