McIntosh Woods State Park

McIntosh Woods State Park is a 60-acre natural enclave on the northwest shore of Clear Lake. The park, founded in 1944, is a popular destination for fishing, boating, kayaking, and more. Visitors can enjoy a unique camping experience in one of two yurts, which are the only yurts in the Iowa state park system. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing are popular winter activities at the park. McIntosh’s sandy beach is located on the peninsula along with a modern playground. The shoreline offers picnicking and magnificent views of the sunsets to the west and south. Located just a short distance from Mason City, the park offers 175 camping sites. Online reservations are available. Amenities include hiking trails, playground, boat ramp, fishing jetties (2), fish cleaning stations, shelters (2), modern restrooms, showers, yurts (2), electric campsites (45), and non-electric campsites (4).