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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.
Biking at Swan Lake State Park S A U K R A I L T R A I L A 33-mile-long multi-use hard surface recreational trail in the Carroll and Sac Counties. The North end of the trail winds through Lake View, Sac County countryside, Carnarvon and into the Carroll County countryside and communities of Breda, Maple River, and Carroll before reaching Swan Lake State Park. The trail is great for running, walking, biking, wild life viewing and in the winter snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. All trail users, 18 years of age and above, are required to purchase a daily, annual, or lifetime permit. D A I L Y P E R M I T $2.00 per adult/per day A N N U A L P E R M I T $15.00 per adult/per day L I F E T I M E P E R M I T $250.00 per individual or $350.00 per married couple G R O U P P E R M I T If you are planning on hosting an event using the Sauk Rail Trail be sure to contact Carroll or Sac County Conservation office. There will be a group permit that will need to be purchased prior to you event! This permit will cover all your event attendees that may not have a SRT permit yet. D I S C O U N T E D P E R M I T S We offer discounted SRT permits to business who offer permits to their employees, their employee spouse and adult children. The discounted rate can be from $2.00 to $3.00 per permit! Contact Carroll County Conservation (712) 792-4614 or Sac County Conservation (712) 662-4530. S N O W M O B I L E S - All users must have a Sauk Rail Trail permit - ATV/UTVs are PROHIBITED - There must be at least 4” of snow covering the trail - No studs are allowed on the tracks - Snowmobiles are allowed at Swan Lake State Park with a minimum of 4” of snow cover and must remain on the inside of the main road around Swan Lake Contact Carroll County Conservation with any questions (712) 792-4614 All trail users must carry their permit Park Rangers will patrol the trail at random and enforce trail rules and regulations All pets must remain on a leash not longer than 6ft at all times & must immediately clean up after pets. All motorized vehicles are prohibited from the Sauk Rail Trail (motorcycles, ATV’s, go-carts, vehicles, mopeds, etc.) unless a person has a handicap permit for the use of the vehicle.
Cabins at Swan Lake State Park B I S O N V I E W C A B I N D E E R R I D G E C A B I N
Camping at Richey Access Richey Access has 8 electrical campsites, 5 non-electrical campsites, primitive restroom, picnicking, fishing, and kayak or canoeing access.
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.
Camping at Swan Lake State Park 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.
Canoeing & Kayaking at Swan Lake State Park Kayaks and Paddle Boats are all available for rent Memorial Day - Labor Day $5 per hour or $20 per day per boat. All boat rentals are done at the Swan Lake Conservation Education Center Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 7:00pm -- see concession stand, located in the lower level of the Education Center or before 3PM see our office for assistance Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 7:00pm- see concession stand, located in the lower level of the Education Center. You must be 16 years or older to rent a boat and have an ID.
Canoeing & Kayaking at Riverside Park Canoeing & Kayaking in the Middle Raccoon River.
Disc Golf at Swan Lake State Park Swan Lake State Park Disc Golf Course 18 hole course Rental disc available through our campground host, concession stand, or conservation office. T-Shirts and disc's for sale in our gift shop!
Facility Rentals at Swan Lake State Park South shelter house - open shelter Education Center Wapiti Room Bison Room Wapiti & Bison Rooms East shelter house - enclosed shelter with heat Great Western Park shelter house - enclosed shelter with A/C and heat Dickson Timber shelter house Cabin at Swan Lake
Fishing at Swan Lake State Park Fishing at Swan Lake
Fishing at Riverside Park Fishing available in the Middle Raccoon River.
Hunting at Hazel Brush Wildlife Area Public hunting is allowed at Hazel Brush Wildlife Area. For more information visit: http://www.iowadnr.gov/
Picnicking at Riverside Park Picnicking at Riverside Park near Coon Rapids.
Picnicking at Swan Lake State Park There are several picnicking spots at Swan Lake State Park!
Swimming at Swan Lake State Park Swimming at Swan Lake State Park is located on the East side of the lake. Swimming is allowed within the roped off area of the East Beach. There is no lifeguards on duty, please be responsible
Trails & Hiking at Swan Lake State Park The Sauk Rail Trail is a 33 mile long multi-use hard surface recreational trail in the Carroll and Sac Counties. The North end of the trail winds through Lake View, Sac County countryside, Carnarvon and into the Carroll County countryside and communities of Breda, Maple River, and Carroll before reaching Swan Lake State Park. The Trail is great for running, walking, biking and in the winter snowmobiling. All trail users, 18 years of age and above, are required to purchase a daily, annual, or lifetime permit. Permit envelopes can be found at any of our trail heads, online, Carroll County Courthouse, or at the Carroll Hy-Vee. Snowmobile riders may use the Sauk Rail Trail if they have purchased a trail permit and there is 4 inches or more of snow on the trail. The trail around Swan Lake State Park is plowed during the winter and can not be used by snowmobiles. Park Rangers will patrol the trail at random and enforce trail regulations. Please remember to keep your pets on a leash at all times. All motorized vehicles are unauthorized (motorcycles, ATV's, go carts, vehicles, mopeds, etc.) unless a person has a handicap permit for that vehicle.
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.
Winter Activities at Swan Lake State Park Swan Lake State Park has Snowshoes for rent! If you are planning a group event or individual we have the snowshoes for you! $2 per day $5 per weekend (Pick up Friday, drop off Monday - during office hours) Non-profit prices are available! We recommend there be 4-5 inches of snow. Please call with any questions!

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