Lake Darling State Park, IA
Department of Natural Resources
Lake Darling State Park, Iowa - Campsite Availability
Lake Darling State Park, Iowa - Campsite Availability
2023 Management HuntLake Darling State Park will be closed the weekend of December 2nd and 3rd 2023 for a controlled deer hunt. Access to the park will be restricted to registered hunters only. The park will re-open to the public on Monday, December 4th 2023.
Lake Darling Modern Restrooms closed for seasonAs of Monday, October 30th, 2023 the modern restroom facilities are closed for the season. They will be re-opened April 15th, 2024.
Last Minute Cabin RentalsIf you are unable to reserve a cabin online because the reservation window has closed,
you must call the park office at 319-694-2323 regarding cabin availability.
All last minute cabin rentals must be a minimum of 2 nights, are handled by park staff and must be done prior to arriving at the park.
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2023 Management HuntLake Darling State Park will be closed the weekend of December 2nd and 3rd 2023 for a controlled deer hunt. Access to the park will be restricted to registered hunters only. The park will re-open to the public on Monday, December 4th 2023.
Lake Darling Modern Restrooms closed for seasonAs of Monday, October 30th, 2023 the modern restroom facilities are closed for the season. They will be re-opened April 15th, 2024.
Last Minute Cabin RentalsIf you are unable to reserve a cabin online because the reservation window has closed,
you must call the park office at 319-694-2323 regarding cabin availability.
All last minute cabin rentals must be a minimum of 2 nights, are handled by park staff and must be done prior to arriving at the park.
Season Dates
Current Status - Open year roundWalk In
01 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024Off Peak
01 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2024Peak
01 May 2024 - 15 Oct 2024Off Peak
16 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024Walk In
01 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025Sites 1 - 20 of 95
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Walkup
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Reserved
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Available
Camping Cabins
Wed Dec 06 2023 - Fri Nov 29 2024
Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Day-use Lodge
Wed Dec 06 2023 - Fri Nov 29 2024
Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Family Cabins Modern
Wed Dec 06 2023 - Fri Nov 29 2024
Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Shelters
Wed Dec 06 2023 - Fri Nov 29 2024
Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Standard Electric
Fri Dec 01 2023 - Thu Feb 29 2024
Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.
Standard Full Hook-Up
Fri Dec 01 2023 - Thu Feb 29 2024
Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.
Standard Non-Electric
Fri Dec 01 2023 - Thu Feb 29 2024
Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.
Youth Group Only
Fri Dec 01 2023 - Thu Feb 29 2024
Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.
Within Facility
Bicycling
Bird Watching
Boat Launch Ramp
Boating
Canoeing
Docks, Fishing
Dump Station
Fish Cleaning Station
Fishing
Handicap Access
Hiking
Horseshoe Pits
Interpretive Trail
Jogging/Running
Kayaking
Lake
Modern Restroom
Mountain Biking
Paddle Boating
Park Office
Parking
Picnic Area
Playground
Registration Building
Restrooms
Showers
Swimming - Beach
Toilet, Pit/Vault
Trash Dumpster
Walking
Water Hydrants
Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
Medical Clinic
Greater Than 10 Miles
Golf
Hospital
Interpretive Center
Motel
Retail, Bait & Tackle
Greater Than 1 Mile
ATM/Cash Machine
Church
Fuel, Boats
Fuel, Vehicles
Grocery Store
Retail, Drinks
Retail, Firewood
Retail, Ice
Retail, Snacks
Town
Facility Rates*
Park Season Walk In 01 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | Park Season Walk In 01 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 Site Type Camping CabinsNightly/Daily Rates Nightly/Daily Rates$50.00Camping Cabins ($300.00 Weekly**) Day-use Lodge Nightly/Daily Rates$100.00 - $300.00 Family Cabins Modern Nightly/Daily Rates$110.00 Family Cabins Modern ($660.00 Weekly**) Shelters Nightly/Daily Rates$25.00 - $75.00 Standard Electric Nightly/Daily Rates$12.00 Standard Full Hook-Up Nightly/Daily Rates$18.00 Standard Non-Electric Nightly/Daily Rates$6.00 Youth Group Only Nightly/Daily Rates$15.00 |
Off Peak 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 | Off Peak 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 Camping Cabins Nightly/Daily Rates$50.00 Camping Cabins ($300.00 Weekly**) Day-use Lodge Nightly/Daily Rates$100.00 - $300.00 Family Cabins Modern Nightly/Daily Rates$110.00 Family Cabins Modern ($660.00 Weekly**) Shelters Nightly/Daily Rates$25.00 - $75.00 Standard Electric Nightly/Daily Rates$12.00 Standard Full Hook-Up Nightly/Daily Rates$18.00 Standard Non-Electric Nightly/Daily Rates$6.00 Youth Group Only Nightly/Daily Rates$15.00 |
Peak 01 May 2024 - 15 Oct 2024 | Peak 01 May 2024 - 15 Oct 2024 Camping Cabins Nightly/Daily Rates$50.00 Camping Cabins ($300.00 Weekly**) Day-use Lodge Nightly/Daily Rates$100.00 - $300.00 Family Cabins Modern Nightly/Daily Rates$110.00 Family Cabins Modern ($660.00 Weekly**) Shelters Nightly/Daily Rates$25.00 - $75.00 Standard Electric Nightly/Daily Rates$20.00 Standard Full Hook-Up Nightly/Daily Rates$26.00 Standard Non-Electric Nightly/Daily Rates$14.00 Youth Group Only Nightly/Daily Rates$15.00 |
Off Peak 16 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 | Off Peak 16 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 Camping Cabins Nightly/Daily Rates$50.00 Camping Cabins ($300.00 Weekly**) Day-use Lodge Nightly/Daily Rates$100.00 - $300.00 Family Cabins Modern Nightly/Daily Rates$110.00 Family Cabins Modern ($660.00 Weekly**) Shelters Nightly/Daily Rates$25.00 - $75.00 Standard Electric Nightly/Daily Rates$12.00 Standard Full Hook-Up Nightly/Daily Rates$18.00 Standard Non-Electric Nightly/Daily Rates$6.00 Youth Group Only Nightly/Daily Rates$15.00 |
Walk In 01 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | Walk In 01 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 Camping Cabins Nightly/Daily Rates$50.00 Camping Cabins ($300.00 Weekly**) Day-use Lodge Nightly/Daily Rates$100.00 - $300.00 Family Cabins Modern Nightly/Daily Rates$110.00 Family Cabins Modern ($660.00 Weekly**) Shelters Nightly/Daily Rates$25.00 - $75.00 Standard Electric Nightly/Daily Rates$12.00 Standard Full Hook-Up Nightly/Daily Rates$18.00 Standard Non-Electric Nightly/Daily Rates$6.00 Youth Group Only Nightly/Daily Rates$15.00 |
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hook-ups / water hook-ups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Alerts and Important Information
Concessions: Friends of Lake Darling Boat Rental
Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend; Friday thru Sundays, and holidays, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Paddle boats, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, single kayaks, double kayaks. Can accommodate businesses or groups for special events.
Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend; Friday thru Sundays, and holidays, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Paddle boats, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, single kayaks, double kayaks. Can accommodate businesses or groups for special events.
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