Prairie Park Fishery provides opportunities for fishing, ice fishing, picnicking, paddle sports, scuba diving and geocaching. The park is ADA accessible and a 1.7 mile hard surface trail loops around the 65 …

Iowa’s lakes and reservoirs offer outdoor opportunities for all, with locations just a short drive away from anywhere in the state. Search by name or keyword below, or explore the map.

Find the best lakes in Cedar Rapids, IA for swimming, fishing, a vacation, or a weekend getaway. Find lakes by zip code and have fun spending time by a lake in your area.

ConnectCR helps the continuing evolution and revitalization of downtown Cedar Rapids by developing Cedar Lake. This unique urban lake is viewed by more than 100,000 commuters on I-380 every day.

The area contains oxbow wetlands and several ponds that remain from the sand quarrying that took place with the four-lane construction of nearby IA Highway 13 in the 1970s.

Explore the most popular lake trails near Cedar Rapids with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

The 1,927-acre park offers a large lake good for swimming, boating and fishing. Boat launch and rental, camping and cabin rental are available. Open to public hunting and trapping.

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Iowa There are few better ways to explore a body of water than on top of a paddleboard. Perhaps it’s the vantage point, perched atop the water…

Lake Macbride may be the only lake in Iowa in which the prized Kentucky spotted bass can be caught. Good lake access is available for both shoreline and boat fishing.