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Clear Lake State Park Campground

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Clear Lake State Park Campground, near Clear Lake, Iowa, is a fantastic destination for families and friends looking to enjoy the great outdoors. With well-maintained sites and easy access to the beach, it’s a popular choice for those wanting to soak up some sun and fun.

The campground boasts clean facilities, including updated bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a long day of activities. Many campers have highlighted the paved roads, making it easy for biking around the area, and the playground is a hit with the kids. One visitor noted, “The playground was fun for the kids, nice beach access!”

If you’re into fishing or just want to relax by the water, you’re in luck. The campground is close to the lake, and there’s plenty to do in the surrounding area, especially during the summer months when the town comes alive. Just keep in mind that it can get busy during peak season, so reserving your spot early is a smart move.

With a friendly atmosphere and beautiful sunsets to enjoy, Clear Lake State Park Campground is a great place to create lasting memories with loved ones. Whether you’re camping in a tent, RV, or trying out glamping, you’ll find a welcoming spot to unwind and enjoy nature.

General Overview

State Park

Clear Lake State Park offers diverse activities on one of Iowa’s most popular lakes. The 3,000-acre lake is a draw for boating, fishing and windsurfing. The park features 50 acres of open spaces and mature oak trees along with a highly popular campground. Several acres of picnic grounds with tables and grilles are available for day-use. The nearby town of Clear Lake is a summer tourist destination with numerous stores and restaurants.

Camp in one of the most popular campgrounds in Iowa’s state park system. The campground contains two modern restrooms, shower facilities and two dump stations. A quarter of the campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and advanced reservations can be made online through the online reservation system for Clear Lake State Park.

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Location

Clear Lake State Park Campground is located in Iowa

Detail location of campground

Directions

Take exit 193 off of I-35. Head West on Hwy 106 until the first four-way stop. Take a left to the South on 8th Ave and follow for about a mile. Then take a right on 27th S. Follow until stop sign. Park entrance is right across the road.

Address

2730 South Lakeview Drive
Clear Lake, IA 50428

Coordinates

43.111319247895274 N
93.38868919784642 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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11 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

Nice but crowded campground

Nice campground with grassy pull thru sites. But very close together. If full, you would have no privacy. Fortunately, it was 1/4 full, so no problem. Bathrooms clean, nice warm showers! Nice beach, lots to do. Would be a fun place if you don’t mind camping next to neighbors!

Site117
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jul. 3, 2023

Great State Park

This is our second time camping at the Clear Lake State Park. The park is clean, the shower house is nice. It’s hard to control the temperature in the showers, too hot for little kids to stand directly in the water. The playground was fun for the kids, nice beach access! Limited full hook up sites. I wish there were more full hook ups that you could reserve. Paved roads are great for bike riding. Great shaded spots. DNR cruises the park daily which is nice to see.

SiteSite 88
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Clear Lake State Park Campground by Becky M., July 3, 2023
  • Review photo of Clear Lake State Park Campground by Becky M., July 3, 2023
  • Review photo of Clear Lake State Park Campground by Becky M., July 3, 2023
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Reviewed Jun. 12, 2023

Nice place

Overall nice place to stay. We stay each year with family so there are about 4 of our campers all there together.distance between sites can be wide or narrow depending on which site you’re on.

Pros: Clean/well maintained, easy short path through the trees to get to the beach, sturdy picnic tables all around, long “driveway” for campsite

Cons: pads are gravel and not very level, pads are very narrow, beyond the trees on one side of the campground is a major road so you’ll hear cars passing by, not a lot of restroom/bathhouses

Site136
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 10, 2023

Very clean park!

We spent 4 days here and the park is a busy place! Very clean!!!!! Dump station was easy access! We were right by the shower houses. Check in and out was simple. We made our reservations online. The park had paved roads, great for bike riding, playground was a hit! The sunset was gorgeous in the evenings at the beach! We will be back!

Site94
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Sep. 11, 2022

Great spot

We love coming to Clear Lake! The campgrounds are always very well kept, bathrooms very clean! Easy access to the lake, and the town has so much to do during the summer months!

Site151
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Jul. 13, 2021

Nice

Clear lake state park is a nice campground. It does get very busy during peak season and traffic is continuous. It is clean and close to the beach. Down town and other shopping is a short drive away. Lots of families camp here. Spots are nice.

Reviewed Apr. 19, 2021

Clean and quiet

Loved this state park. Sites not too level, but spacious. Camped in mid April and park was not very busy which was nice. Full hook up sites and W/E only sites. Close to town and lots to do.

Site97
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Jul. 12, 2019

Beautiful

I love this campground! Clean, well maintained, and the hosts are very friendly. Trail to the beach is clear, the playground has nice, safe equipment for the little kids. Sad that there were so many back up sites over the holiday weekend, would have liked to have been able to camp here. It being full more than a week before the holiday, shows how great it is.

Reviewed Jun. 13, 2019

Big and Beautiful

Great campground. Family and friends get together a must here. Close to the beach, town and the lake has great fish. Reserve early!

Site63
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jun. 13, 2019

Just enough trees

This is a state campground. So as most will know the sites could be better maintained. The bathrooms are updated and nice. When there is heavy rain you will however have your own pond at most sites. I guess you pay for what you get. I love this campground because they are large spots. Close to the beach and fishing is awesome. A big campground but reserve early!

Reviewed May. 7, 2018

Super hospitable care taker!!

There are only 6 full hook up sites and the care taker made sure we got one. The rest of the sites are beautiful with electric hook up. Nice clean bathroom and hot shower!

Site97
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Clear Lake State Park Campground by Lai La L., May 7, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Clear Lake State Park Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Clear Lake State Park Campground has water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Clear Lake State Park Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Clear Lake State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Clear Lake State Park Campground have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Clear Lake State Park Campground does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Clear Lake State Park Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.