4.4085 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
Varies
Season
Null
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
Varies
Season
Null
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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2437 160th Road, Guthrie Center, Iowa, 50115, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Families and anglers who want a low-cost lakeside weekend in the Midwest. The lake trail is flat enough for kids and strollers, crappie and bass are biting regularly, and fall weekends after Labor Day offer the best foliage without peak-summer crowds or humidity.
No cell service is total for most carriers, so remote work or staying reachable is off the table. The camp store may be permanently closed, showers get mixed reviews on cleanliness, and sites near the bridge are exposed with little shade.
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Rated higher than 56% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 76 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Fall delivers the best camping experience, with daytime temperatures between 50 and 70°F in September and October. Oak and hickory color peaks during this window, and wildlife activity increases as animals prepare for winter. Trails are at their most photogenic for hiking and mountain biking. Cooler air and water temperatures make fishing more comfortable than the humid summer months. Crowds thin out after Labor Day, especially midweek, though expect steady weekend traffic during peak foliage. Summer brings swimming and beach activities, but Iowa humidity can make it less pleasant. Winter opens the park to snowmobilers when snow depth allows. Spring wildflowers and fresh green canopies attract visitors in April and May.
Summer supports swimming, boating, fishing and hiking; reviews note popularity for water activities.
Springbrook State Park offers a broad range of amenities that cater to campers, picnickers, and outdoor enthusiasts. The park provides modern restrooms, showers, a sanitary dump station, and both electric and non-electric campsites. Specific recreational facilities include sand volleyball and basketball courts, horseshoe pits, a playground, and picnic shelters. As one user noted, 'Wonderful campground with many nice hiking trails. There is no cell service as it is located in a valley.' There is a camp store open during weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day, which offers camping supplies, food, firewood, and ice, though recent reviewers have mentioned that the store may be closed permanently.
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