Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

About Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

Built in the 1960s to give eastern Iowa an accessible lake, and now a premier spot for fishing and boating in Linn County. Several miles of trail, bridle routes and hunting ground on the far side of the water.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🛶 Paddling
• 🏊 Swimming
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🐎 Equestrian
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚿 Showers
• 🚻 Restrooms
• 🛖 Cabins
• 👥 Group Sites
• 🛝 Playground
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• 🚐 RV Dump Station
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• 🔌 Full Hookups (Sewer/Water/Electric)
• ⚡ Electric & Water
• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Kayaks
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Bike helmets
• Water shoes
• Life jackets
• Riding helmets
• RV surge protector
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs

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Nearby state parks

• Cedar Rock State Park
• Palisades-Kepler State Park
• Lake Macbride State Park
• Wapsipinicon State Park
• Backbone State Park
• George Wyth State Park