Lake Darling State Park | |
Map: | USA Iowa |
Relief: | 1 |
Coordinates: | 41.1917°N -91.8958°W |
Area Acre: | 1417 |
Elevation: | 682feet[1] |
Established: | 1950 |
Governing Body: | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
Website: | Lake Darling State Park |
Lake Darling | |
Coords: | 41.2028°N -91.9061°W |
Pushpin Map: | Iowa |
Basin Countries: | United States |
Area: | 302acres |
Elevation: | 656feet |
Lake Darling State Park is a state park in Washington County, Iowa, United States. The park is approximately 3miles west of Brighton; 6miles east of Richland; and 3miles north-west of Pleasant Plain.
Lake Darling is 302acres and has approximately 18miles of shoreline. It is located on Honey Creek, a minor tributary of the Skunk River. The park as a whole is 1417acres in size.
Lake Darling State Park was dedicated on September 17, 1950. The park is named after Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling.
Lake Darling State Park has a picnic shelter, camping cabins, campsites, restrooms, playground equipment, boat rentals, several trails, and a beach. Lake Darling is also home to a variety of fish.