Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every nightA forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.
N. "Ding" Darling, a champion of conservation and editorial cartoonist for the Des Moines Register.











Length limits vary by campsite.
Some sites have no hookups.
Showers on site. Dump station on site.
Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 92 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 10 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 11 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 67 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 77 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 79 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 14 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 25 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 15 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
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Hookups (individual campsites): 15 full-hookup, 51 electric, 14 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately.
111 Lake Darling Rd
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| 56 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 12 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 13 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| 80 standard non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $12 |
| Y youth group only | ✓ | ✓ | from $15 |
| 01 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 02 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 03 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 36 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 70 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 71 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 72 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 73 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 74 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 75 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 76 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 17 standard full hook-up | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 18 standard full hook-up | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 19 standard full hook-up | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 20 standard full hook-up | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 21 standard full hook-up | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 22 standard full hook-up | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 23 standard full hook-up | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 37 standard full hook-up | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 38 standard full hook-up | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 39 standard full hook-up | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 40 standard full hook-up | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 04 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 05 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
| 06 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every nightRentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 75 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Class C motorhome · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 76 mi from campground
$200/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 5 · 96 mi from campground
$109/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Fifth wheel · 42 ft · sleeps 4 · 172 mi from campground
$120/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalShare of site-nights open, booked and closed on Iowa State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 73% | 3% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 28% | 1% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 31% | 0% | 0% |
| Feb 2027 | 13% | 0% | 0% |
| Mar 2027 | 6% | 0% | 0% |
| Apr 2027 | 8% | 1% | 0% |
| May 2027 | 5% | 7% | 0% |
91 individual reservable campsites from Iowa State Parks, checked Nov 7 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
51 sites · From $20/night
Loops: Lake Darling Campground (51)
38 open Nov 13–Nov 15
15 sites · From $20/night
Loops: Lake Darling Campground (15)
11 open Nov 13–Nov 15
14 sites · From $12/night
Loops: Lake Darling Campground (14)
14 open Nov 13–Nov 15
6 sites · From $110/night
Loops: Lake Darling Cabins loop (6)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
5 sites
Loops: Lake Darling Cabins loop (5)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
1 site · From $15/night
Loops: Youth Group loop (1)
1 open Nov 13–Nov 15