Swan Lake State Park

Discover Swan Lake State Park in Carroll

Swan Lake State Park is managed by the Carroll County Conservation Board. It is a 510-acre multi-use area, including 110-acre lake. The land was acquired by the Department of Natural Resources in 1933. In 1959, the Carroll Conservation Board signed a management agreement with the Department of Natural Resources receiving authority to maintain and develop the park. The lake is surrounded by wooded area home to deer, wild turkey, small mammals and a variety of birds; making this park popular for wildlife viewing.

Swan Lake State Park has the largest most diverse campground in Carroll County with 44 full-hook up sites including 20 long term sites, 46 electric and water sites, 22 electric sites and a large area for tent camping! Other amenities include two shower house, firewood and ice sales, campground shelter house (West campground shelter), dump station, boat rentals, and campground hosts.

Campground Hosts are located at the campground entrance (Sites 29 & 34) from Memorial Day through Labor Day to answer any questions you might have. In addition, CCCB has two Park Rangers that live nearby providing security to park visitors and campers. We currently have free wireless internet throughout the upper campground but will be upgrading this service in 2019!

We do not take reservations for camping. All CCCB campgrounds are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
If you have any questions please check out our Campground rules and regulations or contact the Carroll County Conservation Office (M-F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm) at (712) 792-4614 or email office@carrollcountyiowa.org

Swan Lake State Park has two cabins that are available year-round. The Deer Ridge Cabin and the Bison View cabin, more information can be found under facilities.

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Features Available at Various Facilities

• Campground
• Cooking / eating utensils
• Dump station
• Electricity
• Fire ring
• Fireplace
• Firewood available
• Handicap Accessible
• Heating
• Kitchenette
• Microwave
• On-site resident host
• Pet Friendly
• Pets prohibited
• Picnic Table
• Pressurized water
• Refuse cans
• Restroom
• Sewer Connection
• Shower facilities
• Swimming nearby
• Table with chairs
• Wi-Fi