Picnic Spots Near Me in Glidden, ia

Swan Lake State Park

22676 Swan Lake Drive, Carroll, IA

Swan Lake State Park is managed by the Carroll County Conservation Board. It is a 510 acre multi-use area, including a 110 acre lake. The land was acquired by the Department of Natural... Read More

The rolling hills of beautiful Springbrook State Recreation Area abound with deer, red and gray fox, coyote, raccoon, beaver, muskrat and wild turkey. Almost every kind of bird that visits Iowa... Read More

Black Hawk State Park

228 South Blossom, Lake View, IA

Black Hawk Lake lies off the southeast tip of the town of Lake View in Sac County, Iowa. Black Hawk Lake was formed many thousands of years ago by glacial action. In fact, it is the... Read More

Spring Lake State Park

1847 195th Street, Jefferson, IA

Spring Lake Park is a 240 acre park that includes a 50 acre lake lined with campsites. There are 126 electrical campsites and two shower houses that make this park a home for many campers every... Read More

Prairie Rose State Park

680 Road M47, Harlan, IA

Prairie Rose State Park is one of the most attractive outdoor recreation areas in western Iowa. The 422-acre park lies in a region of scenic hills, six miles east and three miles south of... Read More

Dolliver Memorial State Park

2757 Dolliver Park Ave., Otho, IA

Facilities and Activities

Picnicking/Shelters/Lodge
The two lodges at Dolliver, built during the 1930's, may be rented for day use. They are ideal for group events... Read More

Frank A. Gotch State Park

2568 Gotch Park Road, Humboldt, IA

Frank A. Gotch State Park is an inviting place for visitors due to its peaceful atmosphere. Its location allows access to the east and west forks of the Des Moines River and the Three Rivers... Read More

Brushy Creek State Recreation Area

2802 Brushy Creek Road, Lehigh, IA

At over 6,000 acres, Brushy Creek is one of Iowa's largest tracts of public outdoor recreation land. Visitors can get a real sense of being "away from it all" while, at the same time, enjoying... Read More

Cold Springs State Park

57744 Lewis Rd Lewis, Lewis, IA

This 104 acre park is located just South of Lewis, IA on Lewis Rd. As you enter the park, the lake area, boat ramp/dock, swimming area and picnic area are to your right. On your left are the... Read More

Ledges State Park

1515 P Avenue, Madrid, IA

History

The wildlife and plant communities are interwoven with the human history of Ledges. Humans have appreciated this unique area for thousands of years.... Read More

Badger Creek State Recreation Area

120th Lane, Van Meter, IA

Lake Activities

The lake at Badger Creek is by far the most popular natural resource, and thus fishing is the most popular form of recreation. The lake comprises 276... Read More

Pammel State Park

1900 Pammel Park Road, Winterset, IA

Recreational opportunities abound. Individual park development varies from full utility camping and shelter facilities to undeveloped natural areas. Some of our recreational opportunities... Read More

Green Valley State Park

1480 130th Street, Creston, IA

Green Valley Lake is used for all types of boating; water skiing is allowed in a designated area. For safety reasons, there are special regulations governing water skiing. All other boats must... Read More

Lake Icaria State Park

1688 Lake Icaria Road, Corning, IA

Lake Icaria has a modern marina with boat rentals, a l ¼ mile ski zone (No jet boats and jet skis allowed), excellent year-round fishing locations and a 300-foot sand beach for swimming with... Read More

Three Mile Lake Recreation Area

1577 Creamery Rd., Afton, IA

Boating at Three Mile Recreational Area

For recreational boating opportunities Three Mile Lake is a great destination!! We have a 400 acre ski zone that is open to... Read More

Walnut Woods State Park

3155 Walnut Woods Dr. West, Des Moines, IA

Walnut Woods encompasses 260 acres of wooded bottomland along the Raccoon River. Within the park lies a large surviving natural stand of black walnut trees. More than 90 species of birds have... Read More

Viking Lake State Park

2780 Viking Lake Road, Stanton, IA

Viking Lake is one of the most popular state parks in southwest Iowa due to its accessibility and variety of recreational opportunities. A large portion of the 1,000-acre park has been left in... Read More

Preparation Canyon State Park

206 Polk Street, Pisgah, IA

The 344 acre the park encompasses what was once the town of Preparation. In 1853, Charles B. Thompson broke from the Mormon wagon train to Utah after receiving a message from the "Spirit." The... Read More

Loess Hills State Forest