Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- iowadnr.gov(515) 543-8298
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 3
Partial closure Brushy Creek State Recreation AreaAs of October 29, 2026 the soft trails at Brushy Creek are temporarily closed for equestrian and bike use due to wet conditions. The 14 mile gravel… (more)
As of October 29, 2026 the soft trails at Brushy Creek are temporarily closed for equestrian and bike use due to wet conditions. The 14 mile gravel all-weather Lake and Pond trails remain open for use. This bulletin will be removed when trails have dried sufficiently.
Posted by the park 2026-10-29. Official alert
Water quality Brushy Creek State Recreation Area: Water Off and Modern Facilities ClosureWater Off and Modern Facilities Closure: In the South Equine Campground the restroom and shower buildings will be closed for the season on October… (more)
Water Off and Modern Facilities Closure: In the South Equine Campground the restroom and shower buildings will be closed for the season on October 26. Water hydrants and electricity remain on for off season camping through November 30 and a pit vault toilet is available. The swimming beach and Lakeview shelter restrooms have been closed for the season. Typically modern restrooms reopen around April 15, 2027. (Posted 10/6/2026)
Posted by the park 2026-10-06. Official alert
Weather Brushy Creek State Recreation AreaTo receive emergency alerts for Brushy Creek State Recreation Area, text "WebCoBrushy" to 67283. Text alerts will be sent when severe weather… (more)
To receive emergency alerts for Brushy Creek State Recreation Area, text "WebCoBrushy" to 67283. Text alerts will be sent when severe weather approaches or local emergencies impact the park. To opt out of alerts text "Stop" to 67283.
Posted by the park 2022-07-11. Official alert
Overview
Brushy Creek State Recreation Area is a 228-acre recreation area in Webster County, about 10 miles southwest of Webster City.
Things to do include horseback riding, swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 45 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with full hookups, group camping, equestrian camping, and showers.
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 campgrounds are 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 Camp in the equestrian or non-equestrian campgrounds. The north and south equestrian campgrounds contain a modern shower and restroom, electric and non-electric sites, a horse-wash area, and hitch rails. Both campgrounds feature picnic tables and grills at each site. All users are required to tie their animals to rails. The non-equestrian campground contains electric and full hookup sites with water and a sewer. Advanced campsite reservations can be made online through the online reservation system for Brushy Creek State Recreation Area. The campgrounds are 100% reservable and a reservation… | — | Equestrian campsites, electric; Electric campsitesShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camp in the equestrian or non-equestrian campgrounds. The north and south equestrian campgrounds contain a modern shower and restroom, electric and non-electric sites, a horse-wash area, and hitch rails. Both campgrounds feature picnic tables and grills at each site. All users are required to tie their animals to rails. The non-equestrian campground contains electric and full hookup sites with water and a sewer. Advanced campsite reservations can be made online through the online reservation system for Brushy Creek State Recreation Area. The campgrounds are 100% reservable and a reservation is required.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingSwimmingBoatingFishingHorseback ridingCamping
Trails
Bike more than 45 miles of multi-use trails, including the 12-mile gravel trail around Brushy Creek Lake. The trails can be explored by horseback riding, mountain biking or on foot, and snowmobiling and cross country skiing in the winter.
Swimming
Fish for bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, channel catfish, walleye or muskellunge at the 690-acre Brushy Creek Lake. The lake has 21 miles of shoreline including four boat ramps and eight fishing jetties. An accessible fishing pier is located on the west side of the lake. Boating is allowed at a “no wake” speed, and visitors can swim at the designated beach area.
Reserve shelter or beach cabana during your visit to Brushy Creek. Three open shelters and four beach cabanas can be reserved through the online reservation system for Brushy Creek State Recreation Area.
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
- Equestrian camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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.
Getting there
- Address
- 2802 Brushy Creek Rd
Lehigh, IA 50557 - Nearest town
- Webster City — about 10 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.3831, -93.9712
- Phone
- (515) 543-8298
- Brushy_Creek@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
- 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