All water will be shut off October 16th: All water to park facilities will be shut off for the season will be shut off October 16th
Campground Restrooms and showers closed for the season: Starting October 16th the Campground Restrooms and showers will be closed for the season
Book a Campsite at Beeds Lake State Park, IA
140 site(s) found
Footnotes: (applicable only where specifically marked above)
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Overview
Description
Beed's Lake State Park is a centerpiece of Franklin County. The park's beautiful limestone Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) dam is the most photographed dam in the Midwest. Access to the dam is on the east side of the lake. The causeway was originally built to store water for the raceway to the mill, which was located downstream from the current dam.
Recreation:
Trails
A two-mile trail provides a unique hiking experience for visitors as it follows the shoreline around Beed's Lake. At the spillway, visitors can hike to the base of the dam and experience a cool refreshing mist as water rolls down the beautiful limestone face. This trail may be utilized by hikers, bicyclists, cross-country skiers and joggers.
Lake Activities
A sandy beach for swimming is located on the south side of the lake, near the lodge and causeway.
The beautiful lake, fed by Spring Creek, is a popular destination for anglers, year-round. Bass, catfish, and panfish are available to challenge anglers. Several fishing jetties and docks are located on the south shore of the lake.
Beed's Lake is a popular boating spot due to its scenic beauty. Motors of any size may be used at "no wake" speeds on the lake. Jet skis or high-speed boating is not allowed on the lake. A modern boat ramp is located on the southern shore of the lake.
Facilities:
Picnicking/Shelters/Lodge
Beed's Lake State Park is a beautiful place for a family picnic or cookout. Its grassy shaded picnic areas provide many opportunities for relaxation. One open shelter may be reserved online. The stone and timber beach building built by the Civilian Conservation Corps has been converted to a rental lodge and is a perfect place to host a graduation party, family reunion or small wedding reception. The lodge is complete with dining areas, a kitchen and restrooms and may be reserved online.
Camping
Beed's Lake has a very popular campground with both electric and non-electric campsites. A modern restroom and shower facilities are available, as is a sanitary dump station.
Nearby Attractions:
The City of Hampton is located three miles from Beed's Lake. Other towns nearby are Latimer and Hansel.
Booking Window
Day-use Lodge
Sun Apr 27 2025 - Mon Apr 20 2026Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Shelters
Sun Apr 27 2025 - Mon Apr 20 2026Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Standard Electric
Tue Apr 22 2025 - Sun Jul 20 2025Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.
Standard Full Hook-Up
Tue Apr 22 2025 - Sun Jul 20 2025Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.
Tent Only
Tue Apr 22 2025 - Sun Jul 20 2025Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.
Youth Group Only
Tue Apr 22 2025 - Sun Jul 20 2025Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.
Booking Rules
Campsites can be reserved 3 months in advance up to 4 days prior to arrival. The lodge and shelter can be reserved 12 months in advance up to 4 days prior to arrival for peak season dates and up to 7 days prior to arrival for off-season dates.Season Dates
Beeds Lake Lodge:
Reservable: May 15 - October 1
Beeds Lake Shelters (West Shelter):
Walk In: March 1 - November 30
Beeds Lake Shelters (Stone Shelter):
Walk In: March 1 - April 30
Reservable: May 1 - September 30
Walk In: October 1 - November 30
Beeds Lake Campground:
Walk In: January 1 - March 31
Off Peak: April 1 - April 30
Peak: May 1 - October 15
Off Peak: October 16 - October 31
Walk In: November 1 - December 31
Reservable: May 15 - October 1
Beeds Lake Shelters (West Shelter):
Walk In: March 1 - November 30
Beeds Lake Shelters (Stone Shelter):
Walk In: March 1 - April 30
Reservable: May 1 - September 30
Walk In: October 1 - November 30
Beeds Lake Campground:
Walk In: January 1 - March 31
Off Peak: April 1 - April 30
Peak: May 1 - October 15
Off Peak: October 16 - October 31
Walk In: November 1 - December 31
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Off Peak
Tue Apr 01 2025
Wed Apr 30 2025
Peak
Thu May 01 2025
Wed Oct 15 2025
Off Peak
Thu Oct 16 2025
Fri Oct 31 2025
Walk In
Sat Nov 01 2025
Tue Mar 31 2026
Off Peak
Wed Apr 01 2026
Thu Apr 30 2026
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Bird Watching
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Boating
- Docks, Fishing
- Dump Station
- Fishing
- Handicap Access
- Hiking
- Horseshoe Pits
- Modern Restroom
- Park Lake
- Park Office
- Parking
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Registration Building
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Swimming - Beach
- Telephone
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
- Trash Dumpster
- Walking
- Water Hydrants
- Wildlife Viewing
Greater Than 1 Mile
- ATM/Cash Machine
- Church
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Golf
- Hospital
- Laundry
- Motel
- Town
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Off Peak Season
Apr 01 2025 -
Apr 30 2025
Apr 01 2025 -
Apr 30 2025
Youth Group Only
$15.00
Tent Only
$10.00
Standard Full Hook-Up
$18.00
Standard Electric
$18.00
Shelters
$35.00
Day-use Lodge
$50.00-$100.00
Peak Season
May 01 2025 -
Oct 15 2025
May 01 2025 -
Oct 15 2025
Youth Group Only
$15.00
Tent Only
$10.00-$12.00
Standard Full Hook-Up
$22.00-$30.00
Standard Electric
$20.00
Shelters
$35.00
Day-use Lodge
$50.00-$100.00
Off Peak Season
Oct 16 2025 -
Oct 31 2025
Oct 16 2025 -
Oct 31 2025
Youth Group Only
$15.00
Tent Only
$10.00
Standard Full Hook-Up
$18.00
Standard Electric
$18.00
Shelters
$35.00
Day-use Lodge
$50.00-$100.00
Walk In Season
Nov 01 2025 -
Mar 31 2026
Nov 01 2025 -
Mar 31 2026
Youth Group Only
$15.00
Tent Only
$10.00
Standard Full Hook-Up
$18.00
Standard Electric
$12.00-$18.00
Shelters
$35.00
Day-use Lodge
$50.00-$100.00
Off Peak Season
Apr 01 2026 -
Apr 30 2026
Apr 01 2026 -
Apr 30 2026
Youth Group Only
$15.00
Tent Only
$10.00
Standard Full Hook-Up
$18.00
Standard Electric
$18.00
Shelters
$35.00
Day-use Lodge
$50.00-$100.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
42.77028, -93.24472
42°46'13"N, 93°14'41"W
2 miles west of Hampton on Hwy 3 and 1 mile north on S42 Or 7 miles east of Interstate 35 on Hwy 3 and 1 mile north on S42.
42.77028, -93.24472
42°46'13"N, 93°14'41"W
2 miles west of Hampton on Hwy 3 and 1 mile north on S42 Or 7 miles east of Interstate 35 on Hwy 3 and 1 mile north on S42.
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