Lake of Three Fires State Park
| Lake of Three Fires State Park | |
|---|---|
  Location of Lake of Three Fires State Park in Iowa | |
| Location | Taylor County, Iowa, United States |
| Nearest city | Bedford |
| Coordinates | 40°43′07″N 94°41′33″W / 40.71861°N 94.69250°W |
| Area | 1,155 acres (4.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m)[1] |
| Governing body | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Viking Lake State Park |
Lake of Three Fires State Park is a 1,155-acre (467 ha) state park in Taylor County, Iowa, United States, located 4.3 miles northeast of the city center of Bedford. The park is centered on the eponymous 85-acre (34 ha) Lake of Three Fires. It was established in 1935 and named for a Potawatomi group that once lived there.
The lake features a beach area with a playground, two boat ramps, and several fishing jetties. Fish species in the lake include bluegill, bullhead, and crappie. The park's camping facilities include two campgrounds with electric and non-electric sites, an additional equestrian campground with horse pens, and six cabins. The park has 10 miles (16 km) of multi-use trails which are popular for hiking and horseback riding.[2][3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Lake of Three Fires". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Lake of Three Fires State Park map and flyer" (PDF). Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
- ^ "Lake of Three Fires State Park". Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
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