Swan Lake State Park

Swan Lake State Park is one of the best lakes to visit in Iowa. In west-central Iowa, close to the community of Carroll, is this 100-acre lake. The lake is a well-liked destination for day visits and overnight excursions despite its modest size. Swan Lake State Park, which encircles the entire shoreline, plays a significant role in the frequency of visits.

Swan Lake State Park, which spans 500 acres, is run by the Carroll County Conservation Board. A campground in the state park is open to both tents and RVs. Picnic spots, playgrounds, and a conservation education center are among other built places.

One of the most popular activities at Swan Lake is fishing. The lakes are regularly stocked with largemouth bass, bluegills, and crappies. For that fishermen who are successful in their endeavors, a fish house on the south coast offers a cleaning station. The no-wake rule is carefully enforced at Lake Darling, where boating is permitted. At the park, you can hire boats.

Swan Lake also offers disc golf, hiking, and biking as additional activities. The park is connected to Black Hawk State Park to the north by the 33-mile Sauk Rail Trail. Swan Lake also has unusual animal zoos where tourists can witness bald eagles, trumpeter swans, and free-roaming bison.

Location: Carroll, Iowa