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Springbrook State Park, Guthrie Center, IA

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Sports & Outdoors

Springbrook State Park

A quiet Guthrie County state park with a 17-acre lake, trails, and 1930s CCC-built structures.

2437 160th Road, Guthrie Center, IA 50115 · Guthrie Center, IA

About Springbrook State Park

Springbrook covers 930 acres of rolling hills and mature timber in Guthrie County. Many of its structures were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Visitors can hike or bike about 12 miles of trails, fish and swim at the 17-acre lake, and reserve a multifamily cabin, campsites, or shelters. Snowmobiling is allowed on designated trails in winter, and designated areas support hunting.

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