State Parks Near Fort Dodge, Iowa

6 state park units lie within 50 miles of Fort Dodge. The closest is Dolliver Memorial State Park, about 10 mi southeast of town. 3 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.

Closest park
Dolliver Memorial State Park10 mi southeast
Within 25 miles
3of 6 within 50 mi
With camping
52 with cabins
Dog-friendly
0pets allowed

State parks near Fort Dodge, nearest first

Straight-line distance from central Fort Dodge; driving distance is usually longer.

  1. Dolliver Memorial State Park

    10 miles southeast · Lehigh, Iowa · State Park

    Things to do include historic sites and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with electric hookups, group camping, and showers). There are also cabins for rent.

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  2. Brushy Creek State Recreation Area

    14 miles southeast · Lehigh, Iowa · State Recreation Area

    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.

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  3. Twin Lakes State Park

    23 miles west · Rockwell City, Iowa · State Park

    The park supports historic sites, boating, swimming, biking, and hiking. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.

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  4. Ambrose A. Call State Park

    38 miles north · Algona, Iowa · State Park

    Popular activities here are golf, horseback riding, disc golf, picnicking, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.

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  5. Ledges State Park

    39 miles southeast · Madrid, Iowa · State Park

    Things to do include hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with full hookups, group camping, and showers.

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  6. Black Hawk State Park

    47 miles west · Lake View, Iowa · State Park

    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.

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Best picks by activity

Camping near Fort Dodge

  1. Dolliver Memorial State Park 10 mi southeast · Campground listed
  2. Brushy Creek State Recreation Area 14 mi southeast · Campground listed
  3. Ambrose A. Call State Park 38 mi north · Campground listed
  4. Ledges State Park 39 mi southeast · Campground listed
  5. Black Hawk State Park 47 mi west · Campground listed

Cabins and lodging near Fort Dodge

  1. Dolliver Memorial State Park 10 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
  2. Black Hawk State Park 47 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays

Swimming near Fort Dodge

  1. Brushy Creek State Recreation Area 14 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
  2. Twin Lakes State Park 23 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
  3. Black Hawk State Park 47 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area

Hiking near Fort Dodge

  1. Dolliver Memorial State Park 10 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
  2. Brushy Creek State Recreation Area 14 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
  3. Twin Lakes State Park 23 mi west · Hiking trails listed
  4. Ambrose A. Call State Park 38 mi north · Hiking trails listed
  5. Ledges State Park 39 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed

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Fishing near Fort Dodge

  1. Brushy Creek State Recreation Area 14 mi southeast · Fishing listed
  2. Black Hawk State Park 47 mi west · Fishing listed

Questions about state parks near Fort Dodge

What is the closest state park to Fort Dodge?

Dolliver Memorial State Park is the closest, about 10 miles southeast of Fort Dodge in a straight line. Next are Brushy Creek State Recreation Area and Twin Lakes State Park.

How many state parks are near Fort Dodge?

6 state park units are within 50 miles, and 3 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.

Which state parks near Fort Dodge have camping?

5 parks list camping, the nearest being Dolliver Memorial State Park, Brushy Creek State Recreation Area and Ambrose A. Call State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.

Are dogs allowed at state parks near Fort Dodge?

None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.

Are there free state parks near Fort Dodge?

None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.

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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.