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Lake Darling

Lake Darling is a beautiful lake located in Brighton, Iowa. It is a popular destination for fishing, boating, swimming, and camping. The lake is surrounded by lush green trees and rolling hills, making it a great spot for a peaceful getaway. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish, including bass, catfish, and crappie. There are also plenty of opportunities for bird watching, as the lake is home to a variety of waterfowl. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of recreational activities, such as hiking, biking, and picnicking. With its stunning scenery and abundance of activities, Lake Darling is a great place to spend a day or weekend.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Boat Rental
• Body Of Water (Lake Darling)
• Horseshoes
• Playground
• Kayaking/Canoeing

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Boating
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Mountain Biking

- Facility

• Type (State Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (80)
• Max Length (35)
• Gravel Sites (80)
• 30 Amp
• Full Hookups (15)
• Electric (50)
• No Hookups (15)
• Max Amps (30)
• Back-ins (20 x 35)

User Reviews

Larry Hingtgen

March 24, 2025

Great Park. Great Trails. Modern Cabin was wonderful.

Jay Kruse (Amy)

October 19, 2024

We camp here a few times a year. One of our favorite features is the bird observation area. The trails are well maintained and very scenic to hike. We also enjoy swimming in the summer.

Carl Neubauer

September 16, 2024

Beautiful place, great park, good fishing (large mouth small mouth bass, and bluegill) kids caught fish. Good for some hiking. Downside is the lake is a collection of farm run off so swimming is typically not advised. While the fish look healthy I was not temped to keep them. Camping was nice had electricity and water most sites. Shower house with one side bathrooms other side 4 showers. The showers could use some love.

Greg Johnson

August 10, 2024

Nice park with a lake. Boat ramps and docks seem well maintained. Good trails around the lake with paved, gravel, and grass surfaces.

Sharyl Kuhlmey

August 19, 2023

This is such a beautiful park. I have many memories of camping with my grandparents here when I was younger. Took my dog for an overnight camping trip and it was wonderful. The sunset was so beautiful over the lake. It’s dark enough to see the stars and even the Milky Way at night. The sunrise was pretty too, and we got to see a doe and her fawns on the way out of the park.

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