Make Sure to Avoid These 9 Iowa Beaches

Something that everyone needs to check off their summer bucket list is a trip to the beach. While Iowa is a landlocked state, there are still plenty of options for spots for a fun beach day.

However, there are a few beaches here in Iowa that you should keep an eye on before checking out this summer.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources routinely monitors the water quality at all of the State Park beaches AND other local beaches in the state.

Most of Iowa's beaches are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend.

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Here are the nine beaches that have recently been monitored and officials are recommending you steer clear of.

McIntosh Woods Beach

Ventura, IA

Swimming not recommended

Result exceeds the Algal toxin action level.

Beeds Lake Beach

Hampton, IA

Swimming not recommended

Result exceeds the single sample and 5 sample Geomean standard for E.Coli.

Black Hawk Beach

Lake View, IA

Swimming not recommended

Result exceeds 5 sample Geomean standard for E.Coli.

Bobwhite State Park

Allerton, IA

Swimming not recommended

Result exceeds the single sample standard for E.Coli.

Lake of Three Fires Beach

Bedford, IA

Swimming not recommended

Result exceeds 5 sample Geomean standard for E.Coli.

Lake Darling Beach

Brighton, IA

Swimming not recommended

Result exceeds the Algal toxin action level.

Union Grove Beach

Gladbrook, IA

Swimming not recommended

Result exceeds the single sample standard for E.Coli.

Pine Lake South Beach

Eldora, IA

Swimming not recommended

Result exceeds 5 sample Geomean standard for E.Coli.

Backbone Beach

Dundee, IA

Swimming not recommended

Result exceeds the single sample and 5 sample Geomean standard for E.Coli.

If you want the most up to date information and to know the advisory status of these beaches, make sure to go to the official Iowa DNR website or call 515-725-3434.

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