Welcome! Chances are you are at your home or your
office. Wouldn't you rather be out boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, or sailing in a Iowa state park?
One thing
we have found is that not everyone knows about their state parks so we have
put together this site to help find the fun places to go. To the side we
have listed related information. Have fun and enjoy the relaxation and
excitement of the outdoors!
Ambrose A. Call State Park
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Ambrose A. Call State Park offers 16 camp sites. Of these, 13 include electric hookups. A modern vault rest room is located in the campground. Camping permits are obtained by self-registration.
Beeds Lake State Park
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he beautiful lake, fed by Spring Creek, is a popular destination for anglers, year-round. Walleyes, bass, catfish, panfish and tiger muskies are available to challenge anglers. A fishing jetty and dock are located on the south shore of the lake and are accessible to mobility impaired visitors. 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 is located on the southern shore of the lake.
Bellevue State Park
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The Dyas Unit has 48 camping units (23 with electrical hookups), modern rest rooms, showers and a sanitary dumping station. Camping permits are obtained by self-registration at the campground. Camping is not allowed in the Nelson Unit.
Big Creek State Park
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ig Creek Lake provides excellent fishing year-round. The lake's clear waters are stocked with crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, walleye, channel catfish and tiger muskie. The lake is popular for a variety of boating activities. Any size motor may be operated at "no wake" speeds on the lake. Five modern boat ramps, three on the west side and two on the east, provide excellent access to the lake. A gravel ramp is located on the upper end of the lake. Sailboat rigging zones and vehicle parking areas are at each modern ramp. A 102-berth "dry-dock" area is at the northeast corner of the park. Arrangements for rental of dry-docking space may be made through the park ranger. A fishing pier, is accessible to the mobility impaired.
Black Hawk State Park
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Angling is a popular pursuit at Black Hawk Lake. Channel catfish, crappies, walleyes, bluegills, sunfish and several types of bass abound and provide a challenge to anglers of all ages. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources proved boat launching ramps on the lake. Three are located within Black Hawk State Park.
Bobwhite State Park
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Bobwhite is also a popular southern Iowa swimming spot and the unsupervised swimming beach is only a short distance from the camping area. The beach is a fine place for young and old alike to cool off on a hot summer day. Boaters and fishermen have access to a dock boat ramp. Only electric motors are allowed on the scenic lake which is popular with anglers of all ages.
Brushy Creek State Park
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Fishing is also a popular activity at Brushy Creek. The creek and Des Moines River have always provided not only scenic beauty but also a challenge to the angler with smallmouth bass and panfish as favorite catches. Several boat ramps and fishing jetties are located around the 690 acre lake. A fishing pier is located on the west side of the lake, north of the beach area.
Clear Lake State Park
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Clear Lake is a great place for fishermen throughout the year. The lake offers good fishing for walleyes, muskie, northern pike, bullheads, catfish, yellow bass, crappies, and other panfish. Boaters enjoy skiing, jetskiing, sightseeing, wind surfing and sailing.
Gull Point State Park
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Gull Point's beach provides a fine place for young and old to sunbathe and splash in the crystal clear water. West Okoboji and the many other lakes are some of the prime fishing spots in Iowa. Anglers will find challenging sport pursuing a variety of game fish, including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, white bass, perch, bluegills, crappies, catfish and bullheads. Boating is also very popular on the lakes using everything from canoes to sailboats and ski rigs.
