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Swan Lake State Park
Office Address:
22676 Swan Lake Drive
Carroll, IA 51401
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Overview
S W A N L A K E C A M P G R O U N D
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.
P R I C I N G
Full hook-up sites - $20.00 per night
Electric & water sites - $18.00 per night
Non-electric sites - $10.00 per night
Weekly Rate - $119.00 if stay 7 consecutive nights
Coupon Book - $119.00, 7 coupons per book
Dump Station - $3.00 per non registered camping unit
Shower - $4.00 per non registered camper
C A M P G R O U N D H O S T
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.
H O U R S
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.
R U L E S & R E G U L A T I O N S
- 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.
T E N T C A M P I N G
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.
L O N G – T E R M
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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