Lake Darling State Park

Lake Darling State Park
Lake Darling State Park
Location in Iowa
Lake Darling State Park
Location in United States
LocationWashington County, Iowa, United States
Coordinates41°11′41″N 91°53′50″W / 41.1947460°N 91.8971342°W / 41.1947460; -91.8971342[1]
Area1,417 acres (573 ha)
Elevation656 ft (200 m)[1]
Established1950
Administered byIowa Department of Natural Resources
Named forJay Norwood Darling
WebsiteOfficial website
Lake Darling
Lake Darling
LocationWashington County, Iowa, US
Coordinates41°12′10″N 91°54′22″W / 41.20278°N 91.90611°W / 41.20278; -91.90611
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area302 acres (1.22 km2)
Surface elevation656 ft (200 m)

Lake Darling State Park is a state park in Washington County, Iowa, United States. The park is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Brighton; 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Richland; and 3 miles (4.8 km) north-west of Pleasant Plain.

Lake Darling is 302 acres (122 ha) and has approximately 18 miles (29 km) of shoreline. It is located on Honey Creek, a minor tributary of the Skunk River. The park as a whole is 1,417 acres (573 ha) in size.[2]

History

Lake Darling State Park was dedicated on September 17, 1950. The park is named after Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling.

Land usage

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.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Lake Darling". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Lake Darling State Park". Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on May 22, 2011. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  3. ^ "Lake Darling State Park". Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
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