Black Hawk State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- iowadnr.gov(712) 657-8712
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Weather Black Hawk State ParkShower Building will be closing for the season on November 2, 2026. All other outside water will remain on pending weather conditions.
Posted by the park 2026-10-28. Official alert
Overview
In Sac County, in Lake View, Black Hawk State Park covers about 77 acres.
The park supports golf, disc golf, swimming, boating, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with full hookups, group camping, and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Pets
Privately owned animals must be on a leash of max six feet or confined; pets may not be left unattended in campgrounds; most cabins/yurts are pet-free.
Statewide rule from Iowa's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- Iowa State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- 1-877-427-2757
The campground is 100% reservable and a reservation is required.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites Boat at Black Hawk’s 957-acre natural lake. Black Hawk Lake has no motor size restrictions and four boat ramps are located near the water. Swimming beaches at the Thirty Acres campground and Crescent Beach are available for day-use in the summer.
Disc-Golf at the park or enjoy a mini-golf course at the Camp Crescent campground. The disc-golf course starts near the Thirty Acres shelter and boat ramp.
Camp at the Thirty Acres Campground near the south side of the lake or the Camp Crescent grounds near the city of Lake View. Both campgrounds offer electric and non-electric sites, modern… | — | Electric campsites; Full hook-up campsitesShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Boat at Black Hawk’s 957-acre natural lake. Black Hawk Lake has no motor size restrictions and four boat ramps are located near the water. Swimming beaches at the Thirty Acres campground and Crescent Beach are available for day-use in the summer.
Disc-Golf at the park or enjoy a mini-golf course at the Camp Crescent campground. The disc-golf course starts near the Thirty Acres shelter and boat ramp.
Camp at the Thirty Acres Campground near the south side of the lake or the Camp Crescent grounds near the city of Lake View. Both campgrounds offer electric and non-electric sites, modern restrooms and showers. Sand volleyball courts and two playground structures offer fun recreation nearby. Advance campsite and cabin reservations can be made online through the online reservation system for Black Hawk State Park.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Family Deluxe Cabin
Things to do
GolfDisc golfHikingSwimmingBoatingFishingCamping
Trails
Hike the Stubb Severson Nature Trail, a 1.6 mile trail where visitors can learn about the park’s plant life at 20 marked sites along the path. Wildlife is often spotted on the trail, including deer, waterfowl and songbirds. Visitors can also venture along the Sauk Trail, a 33-mile hard-surfaced, multi-use trail excellent for hiking and biking, along with snowmobiling and cross country skiing in the winter.
Swimming
Reserve one of four open shelters for an outdoor gathering during your visit. The Arrowhead Shelter and Denison Beach Shelter are ADA accessible, and the Arrowhead Gazebo is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Advance shelter reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Black Hawk State Park.
Boating and paddling
Fish for channel catfish, bluegill, sunfish and more at Black Hawk Lake. Anglers can fish from the universally accessible fishing pier, the nearby Fish House or from the lakeshore where public access is available. A fish cleaning station is located near the Thirty Acres boat ramp.
Fishing
Open to fishing activity between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 4 a.m. in addition to normal park hours. All fishing must be done from the bank in the areas designated for each lake or river. Vessels are not permitted on the lakes after 10:30 p.m. Parking is allowed in specially marked lots only.
The area between the road and lake running from the marina at Drillings Point on the northeast end of the lake approximately three-fourths of a mile southwest, to a point where the park boundary decreases to include only the roadway.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Playground
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- RV dump station
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
Accessibility
- Accessible trails
- Accessible fishing
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible trails
- Accessible fishing
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 228 S Blossom St
Lake View, IA 51450 - Nearest town
- Lake View
- Coordinates
- 42.3020, -95.0483
- Phone
- (712) 657-8712
- Black_Hawk@dnr.iowa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Iowa State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Iowa DNR 'All Parks' directory (Drupal view, ?page=0..3) — state parks, recreation areas, a state preserve and state forests
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology