| Viking Lake State Park | |
| Map: | USA Iowa#USA |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Location: | Montgomery County, Iowa, United States |
| Nearest City: | Stanton |
| Coordinates: | 40.9717°N -95.0436°W |
| Area Acre: | 1000 |
| Elevation: | 1119feet[1] |
| Governing Body: | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Website: | Viking Lake State Park |
Viking Lake State Park is a 1000acres state park in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States, located near the city of Stanton. The park is centered on the eponymous Viking Lake, which covers .
The park's amenities include electric and non-electric campsites, six jetties for fishing, and a swimming beach. A restaurant and a boat rental facility can be found near the beach. The park also includes a 6miles hiking trail around the lake and a shorter interpretive trail.[2]
Much of the park is undeveloped, and a variety of wild plants can be found there. Animals that live within the park include white-tailed deer, beavers, turkeys, and ducks. The lake is a popular fishing site and is home to bluegill, largemouth bass, and redear sunfish.[3]