Cancellation alerts

Springbrook State Park

We watch every site at Springbrook State Park 24/7, then email you the moment a cancellation opens up.

65% of weekends booked at top sites·Peak May–Jul·110 sites

Set up an alert for Springbrook State Park →

Pick your dates, pick the sites you want, we do the watching.

Park favorites

The 10 most popular campsites at Springbrook State Park

The hardest sites to book at this park, reserving 65% of weekend nights in peak season (May–Jul). Set up an alert and we'll email you on cancellations.

Site 1 - Sherburne House

Best here

Ranked #1 of 110

Multifamily Cabin · Sleeps 14

Site 046

Top pick

Ranked #2 of 110

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 045

Top pick

Ranked #3 of 110

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 047

Standout

Ranked #4 of 110

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 018

Standout

Ranked #5 of 110

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 071

Standout

Ranked #5 of 110

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 019

Decent

Ranked #7 of 110

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 081

Decent

Ranked #8 of 110

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 013

Decent

Ranked #9 of 110

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 014

Decent

Ranked #10 of 110

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

These sites rebook within minutes of being cancelled. Set an alert at Springbrook State Park and we’ll email you the moment one opens up.

Set up an alert →

About this park

Springbrook State Park truly offers something for everyone! The park encompasses 930 acres of rolling hills, mature timber, a small lake and abundant wildlife. The state acquired the park in 1926 and most of the buildings were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The park is nestled among numerous small communities which provide a variety of dining, shopping and other recreational opportunities. Whether you are here to hike, fish, camp or hunt we welcome you and hope you enjoy your stay!

Recreation
Trails Springbrook has approximately 12 miles of trails that can either challenge your athletic ability or provide a casual stroll through the timber and prairie areas. The trails connect the park and the Conservation Education Center facilities so visitors can explore both. In winter, snowmobiling is allowed on four miles of designated trails. In addition to hikers and snowmobilers, bicyclists have ample opportunities to enjoy themselves while visiting Springbrook. The Central State Park Bike Route connects Springbrook State Park, Ledges State Park and Big Creek State Park. The 91 mile route is 6 miles east of Springbrook, relatively flat, and has a few challenging hills as you make your way across the valleys of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. Lake Activities The 17-acre lake has a beach and unsupervised swimming for those who would like to relax by the water on a sunny afternoon. If you would like a break from the sun, you can have a picnic in the beach shelter, or go for a stroll around the lake on one of the trails. Anglers will find ample opportunities to catch crappie, largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish and catfish. The lake has three fishing jetties, two docks and a boat ramp. Although gas-powered motors are not allowed, the lake allows electric trolling motors. There is also a boat ramp in the southern portion of the park for access to the Raccoon River, and a trail farther west that takes anglers to a fishing riffle on the river. Hunting Hunting is allowed, in season, on certain portions of the northeast and southwest area of Springbrook as posted. A controlled deer hunt is held periodically in certain areas of the recreation area to assist in maintaining the deer herd.

Nearby
For those who like to bicycle, the Raccoon Valley Bike Trail is located 6 miles from Springbrook State Park. Nearby Towns Guthrie Center is 8 miles south of the park, Panora is 12 miles away to the east, Bagley is 8 miles north of the park and Des Moines, the state capitol, is a one-hour drive to the east.

Phone: (641) 747 - 3591
Address: 2437 160th Road, Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Fees: Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00
Facilities: Picnicking/Shelters Two beautiful stone picnic shelters may be reserved in advance for special events or family gatherings. The Beach Shelter has electricity, water and restrooms and is located on the beach. The CCC Shelter has a fireplace, electricity, water and a nearby pit latrine and is located near the lake and trails. Camping The large modern campground has many amenities to make your stay even more enjoyable. The campground offers non-electric and electric campsites, modern restrooms and showers and a sanitary dump station. There is an organized youth group camping area adjacent to the campground. Campers will also find a camp store open weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day which provides various camping supplies, food, firewood and ice. Within the campground there are sand volleyball and basketball courts, horseshoe pits and a playground. Cabin The Sherburne House, a 10-acre addition to Springbrook, is now available for reservations year round. It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two living rooms and a full kitchen and sleeps 12. This getaway is nestled in a wooded area on the park's west side, with a scenic overlook and great opportunities to view wildlife. It is the perfect place for a reunion or family weekend retreat.
Directions: From Hwy 25 turn east on county road F25. Drive approximately 1.5 miles to park entrance. We are located approximately 9 miles north of Guthrie Center, Iowa. From Hwy 4, turn west on county road F25. Drive approximately 5 miles (and past the Education Center entrance) to the park entrance. We are approximately 6 miles W of Yale, Iowa, 12 miles NE of Panora, Iowa. and 8 miles N of Guthrie Center.