RV Rental Black Hawk State Park, IA

Covering almost 1,000 acres, Black Hawk Lake is the southernmost glacial lake to be found anywhere in the United States. It’s a beautiful body of water, a hive of activity in the summer months, and is undoubtedly the main attraction in Black Hawk State Park.

Three boat ramps are located in the park to help boaters launch their craft, and there are no motor restrictions when out on the lake. Anglers can fish for a wide variety of species, with crappie, channel catfish, walleye, bluegill, largemouth bass, and more all caught here.

The park also has a fishing pier designed to be accessible to people with disabilities. You'll find a fish cleaning station near the Ice House Point boat ramp.

The other most popular pastime for Black Hawk State Park campers is swimming. Wander down to the eastern end of the campground and you’ll find the park’s pretty little swimming beach. It’s a great spot if you want to get wet and escape the summer heat, but swimming here is unsupervised, so enter the water at your own risk.

If you’d rather stay on dry land for a while, you might want to strap on your walking shoes and take a hike. The Stubb Severson Nature Trail leads walkers past 20 sites providing an informative look at the local plant life. Along the way, you might even be lucky enough to spot deer and a wide variety of bird species.

If you’re looking for a longer adventure, you might like to head outside the park boundaries to check out the Sauk Rail Trail. At 33 miles long, the trail leads down to Swan Lake State Park and is open to hiking, biking, skating, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Finally, if you can time your visit to coincide with the annual Lake View Water Carnival, held over the third weekend of July, it's well worth doing so. With carnival rides and parades galore, it's an event that campers of all ages will enjoy.

If Black Hawk State Park sounds like your dream camping destination, book an RV in Sac County and then secure yourself a site in the park’s large campground. There are more than 100 campsites available, including both electric and non-electric sites, and a mixture of back-in and pull-through sites designed to accommodate rigs up to 90 feet long.

Restrooms and showers are clean and within easy reach of all campsites. While most sites can be reserved in advance, 25% are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. There are also plenty of amenities nearby to help campers enjoy some time in the outdoors, including a disc golf course, a volleyball court, and a large playground.

Finally, dog owners will be pleased to learn that leashed pets are permitted in the campground. Of course, you’ll also need to clean up after your pooch whenever necessary.

When the sun finally sets on your Black Hawk State Park RV camping adventure, there's no need to head for home straight away. With lots of other great attractions nearby worth checking out, why not extend your vacation for a little while longer?

If you're keen to explore another one of Iowa's state parks, you might want to steer your rental RV south to Swan Lake State Park. This 510-acre park is popular with anglers and nature lovers and also has an RV-friendly campground.

If you're a history buff, head north to Sac City to check out the famous Chautauqua Building as well as the Sac City Museum Village.

And if you'd rather head somewhere a little more populated, the city of Des Moines is just over two hours away. While you're there, treat the kids to a fun day at Blank Park Zoo.

When you rent an RV near Black Hawk State Park, you open up a whole world of memorable experiences and activities. Whether you're exploring the surrounding area or just enjoying everything the park has to offer, it's easy to see why Black Hawk State Park is such a popular camping destination.