1. Backbone State Park
Discover the refreshing lake waters of Backbone State Park in Iowa. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
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2. Beeds Lake State Park
Discover the refreshing lake waters of Beeds Lake State Park in Iowa. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
3. Big Creek Lake
Discover the refreshing lake waters of Big Creek Lake in Iowa. Perfect for swimming, kayaking, and outdoor fun.
4. Big Creek State Park
Escape to Big Creek State Park in Iowa. A favorite local spot for lake swimming and outdoor fun.
5. Big Sioux River Beach
Discover the refreshing river waters of Big Sioux River Beach in Iowa. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
6. Black Hawk Lake State Park
Discover the refreshing lake waters of Black Hawk Lake State Park in Iowa. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
7. Boyer River Beach
Discover the refreshing river waters of Boyer River Beach in Iowa. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
8. Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
Discover the refreshing lake waters of Brushy Creek State Recreation Area in Iowa. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
9. Cedar River Beach
Discover the refreshing river waters of Cedar River Beach in Iowa. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
10. Coralville Lake (Sugar Bottom)
Enjoy the refreshing lake waters of Coralville Lake (Sugar Bottom) in Iowa. A perfect escape for swimming, kayaking, and family fun.
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Dolliver Memorial State Park • East Okoboji Lake • Emerson Bay (West Okoboji) • Fort Defiance State Park • Geode State Park • Green Valley State Park • Iowa River Beach • Lacey-Keosauqua State Park • Lake Ahquabi State Park • Lake Darling State Park • Lake Keomah State Park • Lake Macbride • Lake Macbride State Park • Lake Manawa State Park • Lake Okoboji (Gull Point) • Lake Rathbun • Ledges State Park • Little Sioux River Beach • Maquoketa Caves State Park • Palisades-Kepler State Park • Pike's Peak State Park • Raccoon River Beach • Red Rock Lake • Saylorville Lake • Shell Rock River Beach • Spirit Lake • Storm Lake • Turkey River Beach • Upper Iowa River Beach • Volga River State Recreation Area • Wapsipinicon State Park • West Okoboji Lake • Yellow River Beach • Yellow River State Forest