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Swan Lake State Park
Office Address:
22676 Swan Lake Drive
Carroll, IA 51401
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Overview
SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND
This is the Carroll County’s largest and most diverse campground. Totaling over 115 campsites for campers of all levels, we offer full hook-up (water, electric, & sewer), electric & water sites, & non-electric sites. The Swan Lake Campground amenities include two shower house and restrooms, dump station, a gift shop & concession stand, shelter houses, boat rentals (paddleboats, kayaks, & canoes), and access to the Sauk Rail Trail.
All Carroll County Conservation campground have a 14-night maximum stay, 24 hours out before re-entering. Long term sites at Swan Lake State Park are allowed to exceed the 14-night maximum stay.
Every campsite has one picnic table and one fire ring, please do not take these items from other sites.
PRICING
Full hook-up sites - $20.00 per night
Electric & water sites - $18.00 per night
Non-electric sites - $15.00 per night
Weekly Rate - $119.00 if stay 7 consecutive nights
Dump Station - $3.00 per non registered camping unit
Shower - $4.00 per non registered camper
CAMPGROUND HOST
Carroll County Conservation Board have volunteered campground hosts at our campground Memorial Day through Labor Day. They are located in sites #29 & #34 and can answer many questions regarding our campground.
You may register with our campground host on duty or self register at one of our kiosk throughout the campground.
HOURS
Monday through Thursday: 12:00pm – 8:30pm
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday: 8:30am – 8:30pm
The Campground Host on duty can help you with our paddleboat, kayak, and canoe rentals Monday through Thursday (Friday, Saturday, Sunday please see our Gift Shop & Concession Stand), firewood and ice sales, and questions regarding the Swan Lake Campground. In addition, two Park Rangers live nearby, providing security to park visitors and campers.
FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE
All of Carroll County Conservation campgrounds are on a first-come, first-serve basis. We do not take any reservation for our campgrounds, including Swan Lake State Park Campground.
RULES & REGULATIONS
- All campers must register the day the enter the campground & have receipt posted at campsite
- Registration envelope must be filled out in full
- We do not accept state coupons – we are a State Park that is managed by Carroll County Conservation Board.
- Registered campers must be at least 18 years of age & at least 21 years of age if offering alcoholic beverages
- Park Hours are from 5:00am until 10:30pm, quite hours are enforced between 10:30pm and 5:00am
-Swan Lake State Park closes at 10:30pm, this includes the roadway, all traffic through Swan Lake State Park after 10:30pm is monitored.
- Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6ft at all times or kenneled. Park users must immediately clean up after their pets. Violators will be ticketed.
TENT CAMPING
Tents are allowed in non-numbered sites only, however, tents accompanied by a trailer & paying $10.00 non-electric/tent fee would be allowed on the same numbered site. One tent for kids under the age of 18 is allowed with a larger tent at no additional charge.
A trailer is defined as a unit that has the capability to use water, sewer, & electric hook ups.
LONG–TERM
Swan Lake Campground offers long-term camping in specific sites (#1 – #10, #21 –#28, #35, & #36). These are the only sites were you are allowed to stay longer than our maximum nightly stay of 14-nights, 24 hours out before re-entering.
Location
Swan Lake State Park
Office Address:
22676 Swan Lake Drive
Carroll, IA 51401
Hours
Weather Permitting
Mid-April through Mid-October
Closed
Closed through the winter months (Mid-October through Mid-April)
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