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Lake Darling Modern Restrooms closed for season As 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 Rentals If 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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Lake Darling Modern Restrooms closed for season As 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 Rentals If 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 round Walk In
01 Nov 2023 -
31 Mar 2024 Off Peak
01 Apr 2024 -
30 Apr 2024 Peak
01 May 2024 -
15 Oct 2024 Off Peak
16 Oct 2024 -
31 Oct 2024 Walk In
01 Nov 2024 -
31 Mar 2025
Lake Darling Lake Darling 1 78 3 mi to BRIGHTON Cabin Area Campground Campground S.E. Iowa District Office Camp Office
001 001, Camping Cabins
002 002, Camping Cabins
003 003, Camping Cabins
004 004, Camping Cabins
005 005, Camping Cabins
006 006, Family Cabins Modern
007 007, Family Cabins Modern
008 008, Family Cabins Modern
009 009, Family Cabins Modern
010 010, Family Cabins Modern
011 011, Family Cabins Modern
01 01, Standard Electric
02 02, Standard Electric
03 03, Standard Electric
04 04, Standard Electric
05 05, Standard Electric
06 06, Standard Electric
07 07, Standard Electric
08 08, Standard Electric
09 09, Standard Electric
10 10, Standard Non-Electric
11 11, Standard Non-Electric
12 12, Standard Non-Electric
13 13, Standard Non-Electric
14 14, Standard Non-Electric
15 15, Standard Non-Electric
16 16, Standard Non-Electric
17 17, Standard Full Hook-Up
18 18, Standard Full Hook-Up
19 19, Standard Full Hook-Up
20 20, Standard Full Hook-Up
21 21, Standard Full Hook-Up
22 22, Standard Full Hook-Up
23 23, Standard Full Hook-Up
25 25, Standard Non-Electric
26 26, Standard Electric
27 27, Standard Electric
28 28, Standard Electric
29 29, Standard Electric
30 30, Standard Electric
31 31, Standard Electric
32 32, Standard Electric
33 33, Standard Electric
34 34, Standard Electric
35 35, Standard Electric
36 36, Standard Electric
37 37, Standard Full Hook-Up
38 38, Standard Full Hook-Up
39 39, Standard Full Hook-Up
40 40, Standard Full Hook-Up
41 41, Standard Full Hook-Up
42 42, Standard Full Hook-Up
44 44, Standard Electric
45 45, Standard Electric
46 46, Standard Electric
47 47, Standard Electric
48 48, Standard Electric
49 49, Standard Electric
50 50, Standard Electric
51 51, Standard Electric
52 52, Standard Electric
53 53, Standard Electric
54 54, Standard Electric
55 55, Standard Electric
56 56, Standard Non-Electric
57 57, Standard Electric
58 58, Standard Electric
59 59, Standard Electric
60 60, Standard Electric
61 61, Standard Electric
62 62, Standard Electric
63 63, Standard Electric
64 64, Standard Electric
65 65, Standard Electric
66 66, Standard Electric
67 67, Standard Non-Electric
68 68, Standard Electric
69 69, Standard Electric
70 70, Standard Electric
71 71, Standard Electric
72 72, Standard Electric
73 73, Standard Electric
74 74, Standard Electric
75 75, Standard Electric
76 76, Standard Electric
77 77, Standard Non-Electric
78 78, Standard Non-Electric
79 79, Standard Non-Electric
80 80, Standard Non-Electric
H24 H24, Standard Full Hook-Up
H43 H43, Standard Full Hook-Up
Lake Darling Lodge Lake Darling Lodge, Day-use Lodge
Beach Shelter Beach Shelter, Shelters
Cottonwood Shelter Cottonwood Shelter, Shelters
Y Y, Youth Group Only
Boat Launch Ramp
Boat Launch Ramp
Boat Launch Ramp
Dump Station
Handicap Access
Modern Restroom
Park Office
Park Office
Parking
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Playground
Playground
Registration Building
Restrooms
Restrooms
Restrooms
Restrooms
Showers
Showers
Swimming - Beach
Toilet, Pit/Vault
Toilet, Pit/Vault
Toilet, Pit/Vault
Trash Dumpster
Trash Dumpster
Trash Dumpster
Trash Dumpster
Trash Dumpster
Site# Loop Site Type Max # of People Equipment Length / Driveway Amenities Online Availability Lake Darling Cabins Camping Cabins Lake Darling Cabins Camping Cabins Lake Darling Cabins Camping Cabins Lake Darling Cabins Camping Cabins Lake Darling Cabins Camping Cabins Lake Darling Cabins Family Cabins Modern Lake Darling Cabins Family Cabins Modern Lake Darling Cabins Family Cabins Modern Lake Darling Cabins Family Cabins Modern Lake Darling Cabins Family Cabins Modern Lake Darling Cabins Family Cabins Modern Lake Darling Campground Standard Electric 53 Back-In Lake Darling Campground Standard Electric 61 Back-In Lake Darling Campground Standard Electric 49 Back-In Lake Darling Campground Standard Electric 56 Back-In Lake Darling Campground Standard Electric 55 Back-In Lake Darling Campground Standard Electric 50 Back-In Lake Darling Campground Standard Electric 45 Back-In Lake Darling Campground Standard Electric 46 Back-In Lake Darling Campground Standard Electric 41 Back-In
Camping Cabins
Thu Dec 14 2023 - Sat Dec 07 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
Thu Dec 14 2023 - Sat Dec 07 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
Thu Dec 14 2023 - Sat Dec 07 2024
Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Shelters
Thu Dec 14 2023 - Sat Dec 07 2024
Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Standard Electric
Sat Dec 09 2023 - Thu Mar 07 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
Sat Dec 09 2023 - Thu Mar 07 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
Sat Dec 09 2023 - Thu Mar 07 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
Sat Dec 09 2023 - Thu Mar 07 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
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
Nightly/Daily Rates
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
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
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.