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Springbrook State Park
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Springbrook State Park
2437 160th Road
Guthrie Center, Iowa 50115
Phone: 641-747-3591
Reservations: 877-427-2757
Email: Springbrook@dnr.state.ia.us
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| Two beautiful open picnic shelters, one located on the lakeshore near the beach, may be reserved for a fee through the park office. Picnic areas have tables, grills, water and restroom facilities. |
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Great memories park
I grew up in Des Moines, and my family went to this park a lot - I think I even learned to drive some in this park around the age of 14. Then many years later, my husband and children went again with my brother and his young family, and we had the most perfect day in October. It is a beautiful park with wonderful memories for us!
Written by Susan Terry
2-Oct-2008
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| The large campground has 118 campsites (81 with electrical hook-ups). Modern showers and restrooms, a trailer dump station, fireplaces and tables are available. Starting February 13, 2006 advance campsite reservations can be booked through the park reservation system. Half of the campsites are still available for self-registration on a first-come, first-serve basis. |
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| Great hiking trails totally 12 miles lead to the heart of Springbrook. You are almost guaranteed to see deer when taking an evening or morning stroll on the nature trail which winds around the lake. In winter, snowmobiling is allowed on four miles of designated trails.
The Central Iowa State Park Bike Route is a 160-mile loop connecting Big Creek, Ledges and Springbrook primarily utilizing paved county highways and the paved Raccoon Bicycle Trail. Riders may choose to ride the entire bike route only a portion of it. The route ambles through 14 charming towns, is relatively flat, with a few challenging hills as you make your way across the picturesque valleys of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers.
Carry your own gear and "rough it" in the campgrounds or take comfort in a local bed and breakfast or motel along the route. Some bed and breakfasts and park concessionaires offer a shuttle service for gear or luggage for a nominal fee. Reservations for gear shuttle must be made in advance. Detailed route brochures available from the DNR. |
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Hunting is allowed, in season, on certain portions of the northeast and southwest area of Springbrook as posted.. A controlled deer hunt is held periodically in certain areas of the recreation area. Contact the ranger for details.
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 can be found here. Trails lead through 920 acres of prairie and woodland, near small ponds, the Middle Raccoon River and the beautiful spring-fed 17-acre, artificial lake. The state acquired the park in 1926 and most of the buildings were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Springbrook truly offers "something for everyone!"Nearby Towns
Guthrie Center is seven miles from the park and has a golf course, Laundromat and churches. Panora is 12 miles from the park and offers river fishing and a golf course. Des Moines, the capital city of Iowa, is a one-hour drive to the east. Bagley is eight miles north. |
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