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Biking Biking at Riverside Park

R I V E R S I D E  T R A I L

Walking

Running

Biking

This 3.3 mile long trail along the Middle Raccoon River has great fishing access along with wildlife viewing. There is a sandy beach below the rapids that is a great spot to take a dip in the river.

Riverside Campground is located just on top of the hill. There is a total of 20 electric and water sites (30AMP and 50AMP) along with a shower house and dump station.

Camping Camping at Riverside Park
 R I V E R S I D E  P A R K  C A M P G R O U N D

Carroll County Conservations second largest campground, near Coon Rapids, has 20 electric and water sites. There is a shower house located within the campground along with a dump station. All camp sites are self-register, all campers must register the day they arrive.

Site # 1-12 are 30 AMP hook-ups

Site # 13-20 are 50 AMP hook-ups

P R I C I N G

Electric & water sites - $14.00 per night

Non-electric sites - $10.00 per night

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 Riverside 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 grassy areas only, however, tents accompanied by a trailer & paying $10.00 non-electric/tent fee would be allowed on the same numbered site as a trailer. 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

Riverside Park Campground does not have any type of long-term camping. 14-night maximum stay is enforced at all Carroll County Conservation Campgrounds.

Swan Lake State Park Campground however has 20 Long-term camping sites, also on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Canoeing & Kayaking Canoeing & Kayaking at Riverside Park
Canoeing & Kayaking in the Middle Raccoon River.
Fishing Fishing at Riverside Park
Fishing available in the Middle Raccoon River.
Picnicking Picnicking at Riverside Park
Picnicking at Riverside Park near Coon Rapids.
Trails & Hiking Trails & Hiking at Riverside Park

R I V E R S I D E  T R A I L

Walking

Running

Biking

This 3.3 mile long trail along the Middle Raccoon River has great fishing access along with wildlife viewing. There is a sandy beach below the rapids that is a great spot to take a dip in the river.

Riverside Campground is located just on top of the hill. There is a total of 20 electric and water sites (30AMP and 50AMP) along with a shower house and dump station.

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