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Dakins Lake Main Campground

70613 130th Street
Ph: 515-232-2516
Zearing, IA, 50278

Dakins Lake is a newly expanded 103-acre park located just north of Zearing in northeast Story County featuring a modern campground with 29 camping sites.

Location

70613 130th Street

Zearing, IA  50278

Amenities

  • 13 reservable sites (15 available on a first-come, first-served basis only; 1 campground attendant)
  • Water and electricity at each site
  • 11 full hook-up sites
  • 3 pull thru sites
  • 1 handicap accessible site
  • Dump station and water hydrant available
  • Reservable picnic shelter
  • Shower house with flush toilets and hot water
  • Firewood is available for purchase from the campground attendant located in site 30
  • Natural playscape
  • Sand volleyball court 
  • 2 miles of trails
  • Public fishing is allowed on the 20-acre lake stocked with large-mouth bass, bluegill, crappie, walleye, perch, and channel catfish (swimming is prohibited)
Carry in/carry out refuse
Dump station
Electricity
Fire ring
Firewood available
Handicap Accessible
On-site resident host
Pet Friendly
Picnic Table
Pressurized water
Restroom
Sewer Connection
Shower facilities

Fees

Full hook-up sites = Reservable $25.00/night; First come, first served $24.00/night

Water/electric sites = Reservable $21.00/night; First come, first served $20.00/night 

Weekends (Friday & Saturday) - 2 night minimum

Holiday weekends (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday) - 3 night minimum

Hours of Operation & Seasons

Campground is open April - October 

Disclaimer: During the early and late camping seasons, facilities may be closed and unavailable due to cold temperatures. No refunds will be issued for reservations made during these times. 

Closures

Campground is closed November - March