Springbrook 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(641) 747-3591
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Construction Springbrook State Park: Road ClosureRoad Closure: Effective February 2027 to September 2027: The park's road just past the spillway will be closed for construction. This will affect the… (more)
Road Closure: Effective February 2027 to September 2027: The park's road just past the spillway will be closed for construction. This will affect the following areas: Beach Shelter, CCC Shelter, and Picnic Area. No vehicle traffic will not be allowed past the spillway. Both CCC Shelter and Beach Shelter will be closed due to the road construction. Please contact the park office if you have any questions. (Posted 10/15/2026)
Posted by the park 2026-10-15. Official alert
Partial closure Springbrook State Park: Modern Facilities ClosureModern Facilities Closure: The Beach shelter restrooms have been closed for the season. The restrooms will opened back up mid to late April 2027.… (more)
Modern Facilities Closure: The Beach shelter restrooms have been closed for the season. The restrooms will opened back up mid to late April 2027. (Updated 10/26/2026)
Posted by the park 2026-10-07. Official alert
Overview
In Guthrie County, about 7 miles north of Guthrie Center, Springbrook State Park covers about 780 acres.
Popular activities here are swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 12 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with electric 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 Stay overnight in The Sherburne House, with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two living rooms and a full kitchen. The cabin sleeps 10-14 people and offers scenic views of the area near the west side of the park. Camping is available at the large campground, which contains electric hookups, modern showers and restrooms, and a trailer dump station. Some campsites are ADA accessible. Advanced reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Springbrook State Park. The campground is 100% reservable and a reservation is required. | — | Electric campsitesShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Stay overnight in The Sherburne House, with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two living rooms and a full kitchen. The cabin sleeps 10-14 people and offers scenic views of the area near the west side of the park. Camping is available at the large campground, which contains electric hookups, modern showers and restrooms, and a trailer dump station. Some campsites are ADA accessible. Advanced reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Springbrook State Park.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Multifamily cabin
Things to do
HikingSwimmingBoatingFishingCamping
Trails
Hike or bike 12 miles of trails at Springbrook, offering leisurely routes through timber and prairie areas or more challenging paths for the seasoned hiker or biker. Trails also lead to small ponds, the Middle Raccoon River and the park’s 17-acre lake. Snowmobiling is allowed on four miles of designated trails in the winter.
Swimming
Fish for crappie, largemouth bass and bluegill at the 17-acre lake or in the Raccoon River. Three fishing jetties and two docks are available, and visitors can swim at the sandy beach area on the lake. Electric trolling motors are allowed on the lake, and a boat ramp near the south end of the park provides easy access to the Raccoon River.
Reserve one of two open shelters for an outdoor gathering during your visit. The beach shelter contains modern restrooms and can be found near the lake, and the CCC shelter has a fireplace and is ADA accessible. Several picnic areas with tables, grills and water can be found throughout the park, and both shelters can be reserved through the online reservation system for Springbrook State Park.
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
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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
- 2437 160th Road
Guthrie Center, IA 50115 - Nearest town
- Guthrie Center — about 7 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.7713, -94.4660
- Phone
- (641) 747-3591
- Springbrook@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