Clear Lake Campground

The Great Outdoors

McIntosh Wildlife Management Area and Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area merge to create a large hunting and fishing destination on the western edge of Clear Lake. You can easily reach this vast spread of land when you're camping at Clear Lake State Park; it's just across the lake. Head here, and you can explore wildlife and nature, bring kayaks and canoes to see the marsh up close, and enjoy wildlife watching and stunning views. Some of the animals you can see here include rabbits, squirrels, and deer. This section of Clear Lake is far from the beaches, so you can enjoy some peace and quiet while taking in the views.Rice Lake State Park surrounds Rice Lake and is located only about an hour's drive north of Clear Lake. Here you can visit a country club and golf course, or enjoy outdoor recreational activities like hiking, picnicking, or swimming. The area is very beautiful and the perfect place for a celebration like a wedding or family gathering. Motorboats, kayaks, and canoes are just some of the ways to explore and enjoy the lake. You can also go fishing, water skiing, or jet skiing. If you like fishing, here you can catch bass, bluegill, walleye, perch, northern, crappie, and bullheads. For nature lovers, a great way of spending time in this park is bird watching. Keep your eyes open for songbirds and migratory birds.Myre-Big Island State Park is surrounded by Albert Lea Lake and is about 40 minutes' drive north of Clear Lake Campground. This gorgeous park is great for bird watching, especially in the spring and fall. The park is perfect for kayaking and canoeing, and in the campground nearby, you can also rent kayaks on an hourly basis. Beautiful towering trees create an excellent atmosphere for picnicking. For hikers, there is the Hiking Club Trail, which goes through the park and has beautiful overlooks.

Exploring the City

With an RV rental near Clear Lake, Iowa, you can visit many interesting attractions, starting with the Surf Ballroom and Museum, which is just a few minutes' drive from the campground. This historic landmark was first built in 1933, and in 1947, it burned down. It was rebuilt across the street from its previous location and remains an important cultural and historical location. Here you can see original murals, furniture, and many other artifacts. The ballroom hosts music concerts and all kinds of events and educational programs that you can join when RV camping at Clear Lake Campground.Lake Theater is another attraction that you can visit in the area. This is one of the few one-screen movie theaters still operating in the US. Originally this theater was an opera house, opened in 1890. In 1935, the building was destroyed by fire, and when it was rebuilt, the movie theater was opened.Kinney Pioneer Museum is just outside of the city, near the airport. The museum has an impressive collection of items and artifacts, which illustrate the story of Iowa residents, from first settlers till today. Here you can see what life was like for pioneers. Following the interpretive exhibit, you can learn about the history of the area. The museum also offers guided tours, but you can explore it on your own too.