Viking Lake State Park, Iowa

Gather up your fur capes and horn necklaces, and embrace your inner primal beast at Viking Lake State Park! This place is super popular for summer fun. Viking Lake is at the center of adventure with swimming, fishing, and boating (just don’t forget that sunscreen). Lakeshore camping makes weekend getaways a breeze, and even when the water freezes over winter snowmobiling and hiking still make the park a beautiful place to explore. Cycle the trails or bring the kiddos for some paddle boating, Viking Lake is your spot for a wild outdoor adventure!