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Established Camping

Swede Point Park

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from October 16, 2024 through April 14, 2025.

Swede Point Park, near Madrid, Iowa, is a cozy campground that offers a laid-back atmosphere perfect for a weekend escape. With sites that accommodate both tents and RVs, it’s a solid choice for anyone looking to unwind in nature.

The park boasts clean facilities, including hot showers and modern restrooms, which visitors have praised for their upkeep. Many campers have highlighted the friendly vibe, noting that “the few guests that are here are friendly,” making it easy to strike up a conversation around the fire pit. Plus, you can enjoy the convenience of electric hookups for a comfortable stay.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to the High Trestle Trail, a popular spot for biking and hiking. The park also features mowed trails and recreational areas for volleyball and basketball, ensuring there’s something for everyone. As one visitor mentioned, “This county park has many amenities,” making it a great base for exploring the scenic surroundings.

If you’re planning a visit, keep in mind that it operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving early on weekends is a smart move. With its clean facilities, friendly atmosphere, and access to outdoor activities, Swede Point Park is a great spot to kick back and enjoy the great outdoors.

Description

County

Saylorville Lake

This recreation area is part of Saylorville Lake

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Location

Swede Point Park is located in Iowa

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

41.8847823 N
93.8543712 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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12 Reviews

Reviewed Apr. 8, 2024

Great little gem

Great little hideaway of a campground, very reasonably priced and clean , fresh drinking water with dump stations and hot water showers and modern toilet facilities,

Site11
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Pat F., April 8, 2024
  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Pat F., April 8, 2024
  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Pat F., April 8, 2024
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Reviewed Oct. 1, 2023

Nice Quiet place to spend the weekend

Great place to stay. Just a few minutes drive to High Trestle Bridge and right off the river. People were accommodating and friendly. Right between Madrid and Woodward with small town conveniences…

SiteG6
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Roger , October 1, 2023
  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Roger , October 1, 2023
  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Roger , October 1, 2023
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Reviewed Aug. 5, 2023

Quite and friendly

It’s very quite here and the few guests that are here are friendly, has a water full hydrant to refill water jugs and bathroom is full and functioning with hot showers and electricity very clean and very nice

Site11
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Pat F., August 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Pat F., August 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Pat F., August 5, 2023
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Reviewed Jul. 17, 2023

Nice and quiet

Very quiet and nice neighbors camping next store , fresh water well on pump next to our campsite number #1 electric and non electric site’s ,electric sites run $18 a night non electric $11 a night , has very clean bath house with toilets and hot water for showering

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Pat F., July 17, 2023
  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Pat F., July 17, 2023
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2022

Simple but nice,. Close to the High Trestle Trail.

We camped here to be close to the Iowa High Trestle Trail for bicycling and it's very handy for that. Nothing fancy, but has plenty of sites, flush toilets and showers available. Sites with electric are $18/night and primitive sites are $11/night ...hard to beat that.

SiteT1
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Dwight P., August 15, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 19, 2022

Quite small campground

Very quite and small has electric and non electric camp sites on top of a hill from the river , each campsite has a fire ring with grill for cooking fire wood can be purchased for $5 a bundle

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Pat F., June 19, 2022
  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Pat F., June 19, 2022
  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Pat F., June 19, 2022
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Reviewed May. 14, 2022

Nice and quite

Nice and quite little park very scenic and beautiful area, park rangers are very nice and helpful as well

Sitesite 10 electric site
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Pat F., May 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Pat F., May 14, 2022
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2021

Great camping experience

This county park has many amenities not to mention that it is close to a very popular bike trail (High Tressel Trail Bridge). There are a few miles of mowed trails along with a couple of trail through the woods up and down hills. Do you like volleyball? They have that and ahalf court basketball too. If your family or group likes games, the park maintains a flat well groomed area for play games. The bathroom/shower house has music 🎶. Wood is for sale. I plan to return. Plan to get here Wednesday or Thursday because this park is FIRST COME basis. NO RESERVATIONS! AndALL of the electrical sites were full Thursday evening. There were plenty on tent sites still available.

Site16
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2021

Nice little nook

It's a nice clean little park. The good shower/restroom areas clean convenient firewood purchase area. and has a small recreation area with trail

the bad

only two water connections for the camp

Site9
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jun. 7, 2021

Small county park but nice little weekend getaway

We stayed at Swede point in the fall with some friends on a whim - didn't need much but this little campground has some interesting pluses - nice bathhouse, hiking trails, and it's small so you don't get overwhelmed by people if that's not your thing.

First come, first served - if you're going on a nice weekend, make sure to head out Friday morning to claim a spot.

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Sep. 4, 2018

Hidden Gem

Small county park with clean showers and restrooms. Several short trails, mile mile and a half maybe. Tent camping is always available (literally - was just there over Labor day weekend and had no trouble getting a spot on Saturday), with maybe 20 electric sites, no reservations. New this year is firewood for purchase. Not far from the famous High Trestle Trail for you bicycle enthusiasts! My wife and I teardrop trailer camp here as often as we can.

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  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Billy  K., September 4, 2018
  • Review photo of Swede Point Park by Billy  K., September 4, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Swede Point Park have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Swede Point Park has 30 amp electric hookups.

  • Does Swede Point Park have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Swede Point Park does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Swede Point Park?

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