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Marble Beach State Recreation Area, IA

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Marble Beach`s campground is the largest in the Iowa Great Lakes Region. The campground is well shaded and features paved roads, boat ramps, modern ...[more]
Status: Open through Sat Oct 31 2026   Season Dates
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50 Pull-Through
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52 Back-In
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70 Back-In
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65 Pull-Through
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70 Pull-Through
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50 Pull-Through
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55 Pull-Through
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75 Pull-Through
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70 Pull-Through
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40 Back-In
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70 Pull-Through
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60 Pull-Through
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60 Pull-Through
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70 Back-In
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Standard Full Hook-Up
6
70 Pull-Through
Electric Hookup available: 20/30/50 amp Full Hookup available
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60 Pull-Through
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20 Tent Only
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Description

Marble Beach`s campground is the largest in the Iowa Great Lakes Region. The campground is well shaded and features paved roads, boat ramps, modern restroom and shower facilities, as well as a sanitary dump station. The campground includes non-electric sites and sites with electrical hookups.

Geography:

The Iowa Great Lakes Region is made up of the following areas: Boaters Access, Claire Wilson State Recreation Area, Crandall`s Beach, East Okoboji Beach Access, Elinor Bedell State Park, Emerson Bay State Recreation Area, Fort Defiance State Park, Gardner Cabin Area, Given`s Point Access, Gull Point State Park, Hafer Landing (HWY 9), Hattie Elston Access, Hinshaw Bridge Access, Lighthouse Point, Lower Gar Access State Recreation Area, Marble Beach State Recreation Area, Mini-Wakan State Park, Minniewashta Access, Narrows Access, Okamanpedan State Park, Pikes Point State Park, Templar State Recreation Area and Trapper`s Bay State Park.

Recreation:

Spirit Lake is the largest natural lake in Iowa and provides some of the best fishing in the state. Anglers will find challenging sport pursuing a variety of game fish including walleye, northern pike, muskellunges, largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, perch, bluegills, crappies, catfish, and bullheads.
Crandall`s Beach provides a fine place for young and old to sunbathe and splash in the clear water of Big Spirit Lake, and is located just north of Marble Beach State Recreation Area on Highway M49.
The lakes area of northwest Iowa offers a tremendous array of outdoor recreational opportunities, year-round. The unique setting of beautiful clear Lakes East and West Okoboji, Big Spirit Lake and other water bodies truly provide wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Marble Beach has a paved trail that runs the length of the park and is connected with miles of area recreational trails.

Nearby Attractions:

Marble Beach State Recreation Area is located three miles north of Spirit Lake. Other towns nearby include Milford, Okoboji, Arnolds Park, West Okoboji, and Wahpeton.

Sun Jun 14 2026 - Mon Sep 14 2026

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.


Marble Beach Campground:
Closed: January 1 - Mach 31
Off Peak: April 1 - April 30
Peak: May 1 - October 15
Off Peak: October 16 - October 31
Closed: November 1 - December 31

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Fri May 01 2026
Thu Oct 15 2026
Off Peak
Fri Oct 16 2026
Sat Oct 31 2026
Off Peak
Thu Apr 01 2027
Fri Apr 30 2027
Peak
Sat May 01 2027
Fri Oct 15 2027
Within Park
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Dock, Accessible
  • Dock, Boat
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Jet Skiing
  • Jogging/Running
  • Kayaking
  • Lake
  • Modern Restroom
  • Mountain Biking
  • Paddle Boating
  • Park Office
  • Parking
  • Powerboating
  • Registration Building
  • Restrooms
  • Sail Boating
  • Showers
  • Swimming - Beach
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Trash Dumpster
  • Walking
  • Water Hydrants
  • Wildlife Viewing
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Antiquing
  • Aquarium Display
  • Boat Rental
  • Church
  • Convenience Store
  • Fish Cleaning Station
  • Fish Hatchery
  • Fuel, Boats
  • Fuel, Vehicles
  • Golfing
  • Grocery Store
  • Horseshoe Pits
  • Hospital
  • Hunting
  • Kayak Rentals
  • Laundry
  • Lookout Tower
  • Maintenance, Boat
  • Marina
  • Motel
  • Pier, Fishing
  • Rentals, Boat, Motorized
  • Rentals, Jet Skis
  • Retail, Bait & Tackle
  • Retail, Drinks
  • Retail, Firewood
  • Retail, Ice
  • Retail, Snacks
  • Shopping
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Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
May 01 2026 -
Oct 15 2026
Standard Non-Electric
$16.00
Standard Full Hook-Up
$36.00
Standard Electric with Water
$30.00
Standard Electric
$24.00
Off Peak Season
Oct 16 2026 -
Oct 31 2026
Standard Non-Electric
$12.00
Standard Full Hook-Up
$20.00
Standard Electric with Water
$20.00
Standard Electric
$20.00
Off Peak Season
Apr 01 2027 -
Apr 30 2027
Standard Non-Electric
$12.00
Standard Full Hook-Up
$20.00
Standard Electric with Water
$20.00
Standard Electric
$20.00
Peak Season
May 01 2027 -
Oct 15 2027
Standard Non-Electric
$16.00
Standard Full Hook-Up
$36.00
Standard Electric with Water
$30.00
Standard Electric
$24.00

*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

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
43.47056, -95.12361
43°28'14"N, 95°7'25"W

Located on the west side of Big Spirit Lake off of County Rd M49.
Mailing Address:
Marble Beach State Recreation Area
1500 Harpen St
Milford  IA  51351
Phone Number:
Information:  (712) 337-3211
Nearby Parks
Photo: Templar State Recreation Area
[1.01 miles*]
Photo: Pikes Point State Park
[4.27 miles*]
Photo of
[4.61 miles*]