Marble Beach State Recreation Area
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- iowadnr.gov(712) 337-3211
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Marble Beach State Recreation Area is a recreation area in Dickinson County, about 4 miles north of Spirit Lake.
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
Camp in the newly renovated campground, which is the largest in the Iowa Great Lakes region. With plenty of shade, campsites include full hook-ups with 50 amp electric and water service, 50 amp electrical sites and non-electric sites. Other amenities include paved roads, modern restroom and shower facilities, as well as a sanitary dump station. Advance campsite reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Marble Beach State Recreation Area. Additional camping is available in the North Campground, which is just north of the main park entrance on 240th Avenue.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Swimming
Boat on Spirit Lake, with boat ramp accessibility at Marble Beach. The lake is popular for all types of boat activities, including speed boats, jet skis, canoes and sailboats. A public swimming area, Crandall’s Beach, is located just north of the Marble Beach on Highway 276.
Hike and bike along the paved trails at Marble Beach, which connect to several miles of recreational trails in the region.
Fishing
Fish in one of Iowa’s premier fishing lakes, drawing anglers from all over the Midwest. Enjoy the challenge of pursuing a variety of game fish, including walleye, northern pike, muskellunges, smallmouth bass, white bass, perch, bluegills, crappies, catfish, and bullheads.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Getting there
- Address
- 12320 240th Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360 - Nearest town
- Spirit Lake — about 4 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.4678, -95.1228
- Phone
- (712) 337-3211
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
“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