This is a list of Iowa state parks and recreation areas. These state park

State park

State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...

s of the U.S. state

U.S. state

A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...

 of Iowa

Iowa

Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...

 can be split into two groups based on management. The first group are those state parks managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is a department/agency of the U.S. state of Iowa charged with maintaining state parks and forests; protecting the environment; and managing energy, fish, wildlife, land resources, and water resources of Iowa.The Mission Statement: To conserve and enhance...

. The second group are those state parks managed by the county in which they are found.

DNR-managed state parks

Park name	County or counties	Nearby city	Area in acres (ha)	Date estab- lished	Body of water	Remarks
Ambrose A. Call State Park Ambrose A. Call State Park Ambrose A. Call State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, that commemorates the first settler in Kossuth County. The park preserves rugged hills of old-growth forest on the East Fork of the Des Moines River.-History:...	Kossuth County Kossuth County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 15,543 in the county, with a population density of . There were 7,486 housing units, of which 6,697 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Algona Algona, Iowa Algona is a city in and the county seat of Kossuth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,741 at the 2000 census. Ambrose A. Call State Park is located two miles southwest of the city.-History:...	130	1925	Des Moines River Des Moines River The Des Moines River is a tributary river of the Mississippi River, approximately long to its farther headwaters, in the upper Midwestern United States...	Features heavily wooded hills and a reconstructed log cabin Log cabin A log cabin is a house built from logs. It is a fairly simple type of log house. A distinction should be drawn between the traditional meanings of "log cabin" and "log house." Historically most "Log cabins" were a simple one- or 1½-story structures, somewhat impermanent, and less finished or less...  on the site of the first cabin in Kossuth County, built in 1854 by settler Ambrose A. Call.
Backbone State Park Backbone State Park Backbone State Park is Iowa's oldest state park, dedicated in 1919. 1200 acres were initially donated by E.M. Carr of Lamont, Iowa. Located in the valley of the Maquoketa River, it is approximately three miles south of Strawberry Point in Delaware County. Backbone Lake Dam, a relatively low dam...	Delaware County Delaware County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 17,764 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,028 housing units, of which 7,062 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Strawberry Point Strawberry Point, Iowa Strawberry Point is a city in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,386 at the 2000 census. Strawberry Point is home to the world's largest strawberry . Backbone State Park, Iowa's oldest state park, is located a few miles from the town.-Geography:Strawberry Point's longitude...	2,000	1919	Maquoketa River Maquoketa River The Maquoketa River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, approximately long, in northeastern Iowa in the United States. Its watershed covers within a rural region of rolling hills and farmland southwest of Dubuque. It is not to be confused with the Little Maquoketa River, another distinct... , Backbone Lake	Features a rock ridge up to 80 feet (24.4 m) high, a recreational reservoir, and a museum on the Civilian Conservation Corps Civilian Conservation Corps The Civilian Conservation Corps was a public work relief program that operated from 1933 to 1942 in the United States for unemployed, unmarried men from relief families, ages 18–25. A part of the New Deal of President Franklin D...  in Iowa.
Badger Creek State Recreation Area	Madison County Madison County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 15,679 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,554 housing units, of which 6,025 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Van Meter Van Meter, Iowa Van Meter is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, along the Raccoon River. The population was 866 at the 2000 census and is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area....	1,162		Badger Creek Lake	Features a 276 acres (111.7 ha) fishing lake outside Des Moines Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the US state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small portion of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857... .
Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park	Warren County	Indianola Indianola, Iowa As of the census of 2000, there were 12,998 people, 4,748 households, and 3,261 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,414.7 people per square mile . There were 4,981 housing units at an average density of 542.1 per square mile...	222	2002	Banner Lakes	Provides fishing and mountain biking opportunities on the site of a rehabilitated open-pit Open-pit mining Open-pit mining or opencast mining refers to a method of extracting rock or minerals from the earth by their removal from an open pit or borrow....  coal mine Coal mining The goal of coal mining is to obtain coal from the ground. Coal is valued for its energy content, and since the 1880s has been widely used to generate electricity. Steel and cement industries use coal as a fuel for extraction of iron from iron ore and for cement production. In the United States,... .
Beed's Lake State Park	Franklin County Franklin County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,680 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,894 housing units, of which 4,332 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Hampton Hampton, Iowa Hampton is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,461 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Franklin County...	319	1934	Beed's Lake	Surrounds a 99 acres (40.1 ha) reservoir crossed by a 170 feet (51.8 m) causeway Causeway In modern usage, a causeway is a road or railway elevated, usually across a broad body of water or wetland.- Etymology :When first used, the word appeared in a form such as “causey way” making clear its derivation from the earlier form “causey”. This word seems to have come from the same source by...  built by the Civilian Conservation Corps Civilian Conservation Corps The Civilian Conservation Corps was a public work relief program that operated from 1933 to 1942 in the United States for unemployed, unmarried men from relief families, ages 18–25. A part of the New Deal of President Franklin D... .
Bellevue State Park Bellevue State Park (Iowa) Bellevue State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, along the banks of the Mississippi River just south of Bellevue.The park lies in two separate tracts. The Nelson Unit is at the immediate south edge of Bellevue on U.S. Route 52 , atop a limestone bluff. The Dyas Unit is farther south on U.S...	Jackson County Jackson County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 19,848 in the county, with a population density of . There were 9,415 housing units, of which 8,289 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Bellevue Bellevue, Iowa Bellevue is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,350 at the 2000 census. The city lies along the Mississippi River , next to Bellevue State Park....	770		Mississippi River Mississippi River The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...	Comprises two units on high river bluffs, with a nature center and butterfly garden Butterfly gardening Butterfly gardening is a growing school of gardening, specifically wildlife gardening, that is aimed at creating an environment that attracts butterflies, as well as certain moths, such as those in the Hemaris genus. Butterfly gardening is often aimed at inviting those butterflies and moths to lay... .
Big Creek State Park	Polk County Polk County, Iowa Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 430,640 in the 2010 census, an increase from 374,601 in the 2000 census. The county seat is Des Moines, which is also the capital city of Iowa...	Polk City Polk City, Iowa As of the census of 2000, there were 2,344 people, 826 households, and 645 families residing in the city. The population density was 862.4 people per square mile . There were 842 housing units at an average density of 309.8 per square mile...	3,550		Big Creek Lake	Surrounds an 866 acres (350.5 ha) recreational reservoir originally created as a flood control Flood control In communications, flood control is a feature of many communication protocols designed to prevent overwhelming of a destination receiver. Such controls can be implemented either in software or in hardware, and will often request that the message be resent after the receiver has finished...  project.
Black Hawk State Park Black Hawk State Park Black Hawk State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, in the town of Lake View. The park includes land, campgrounds, trails, game preserves, historic structures, and the waters of Black Hawk Lake. Also it is home to the Lake View Water Carnival...	Sac County Sac County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,350 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,429 housing units, of which 4,482 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Lake View Lake View, Iowa Lake View is a city in Sac County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,278 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lake View is located at ....	86	1935	Black Hawk Lake Black Hawk Lake (Sac County, Iowa) Black Hawk Lake is a natural glacially-formed lake measuring in area in Sac County, Iowa, at the eastern edge of the city of Lake View, Iowa in Viola and Wall Lake Townships. It exits through the oddly named "Ditch No. 57" to Indian Creek, a tributary of the North Raccoon River...	Comprises shoreline on the southernmost glacial lake Glacial lake A glacial lake is a lake with origins in a melted glacier. Near the end of the last glacial period, roughly 10,000 years ago, glaciers began to retreat. A retreating glacier often left behind large deposits of ice in hollows between drumlins or hills. As the ice age ended, these melted to create...  in Iowa.
Brushy Creek State Recreation Area Brushy Creek State Recreation Area Brushy Creek State Recreation Area is a state park in Webster County, Iowa in the United States. With an area encompassing over , the facility is one of Iowa's largest public outdoor recreation areas....	Webster County Webster County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 38,013 in the county, with a population density of . There were 17,035 housing units, of which 15,580 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Lehigh Lehigh, Iowa Lehigh is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 497 at the 2000 census.Located in a valley, Lehigh is divided in two by the Des Moines River, unusual for such a small town. Originally the two halves of Lehigh were two separate towns...	6,500		Des Moines River Des Moines River The Des Moines River is a tributary river of the Mississippi River, approximately long to its farther headwaters, in the upper Midwestern United States... , Brushy Creek Reservoir	Forms one of the state's largest public outdoor recreation properties, with a 690 acres (279.2 ha) reservoir.
Cedar Rock State Park Cedar Rock State Park Cedar Rock State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, preserving the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Lowell Walter Residence, also known as Cedar Rock. The Usonian style house was constructed in Quasqueton, Iowa, in 1950...	Buchanan County Buchanan County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,958 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,968 housing units, of which 8,161 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Quasqueton Quasqueton, Iowa Quasqueton is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 574 at the 2000 census. Just northwest of the town is Cedar Rock, a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, which is maintained by the state as a museum.-Geography:...	423	1981	Wapsipinicon River Wapsipinicon River The Wapsipinicon River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, approximately long, in northeastern Iowa in the United States. It drains a rural farming region of rolling hills and bluffs north of Waterloo and Cedar Rapids. The initial vowel rhymes with "pop".It rises in Mower County, Minnesota...	Offers tours of a Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright was an American architect, interior designer, writer and educator, who designed more than 1,000 structures and completed 500 works. Wright believed in designing structures which were in harmony with humanity and its environment, a philosophy he called organic architecture...  house built in 1950 in his Usonia Usonia Usonia was a word used by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright to refer to his vision for the landscape of the United States, including the planning of cities and the architecture of buildings... n style.
Clear Lake State Park	Cerro Gordo County Cerro Gordo County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 44,151 in the county, with a population density of . There were 22,163 housing units, of which 19,350 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Clear Lake Clear Lake, Iowa Clear Lake is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 8,161 at the 2000 census. The city is named for the large lake on which it is located. It is the home of a number of marinas, state parks and tourism-related businesses. Clear Lake is also a major stop on Interstate...	55	1924	Clear Lake Clear Lake (Iowa) Clear Lake is the name of a natural body of water located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa near Clear Lake, Iowa. It is approximately in size. It is a popular fishing destination, with walleye, bullhead, yellow bass and channel catfish. People from Des Moines and Minneapolis – Saint Paul have had...	Abuts the south shore of 3643 acres (1,474.3 ha) Clear Lake Clear Lake (Iowa) Clear Lake is the name of a natural body of water located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa near Clear Lake, Iowa. It is approximately in size. It is a popular fishing destination, with walleye, bullhead, yellow bass and channel catfish. People from Des Moines and Minneapolis – Saint Paul have had... .
Dolliver Memorial State Park Dolliver Memorial State Park Dolliver Memorial State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, featuring high bluffs and deep ravines on the Des Moines River. The park is located south of Fort Dodge and northwest of Lehigh.-Geography:...	Webster County Webster County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 38,013 in the county, with a population density of . There were 17,035 housing units, of which 15,580 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Lehigh Lehigh, Iowa Lehigh is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 497 at the 2000 census.Located in a valley, Lehigh is divided in two by the Des Moines River, unusual for such a small town. Originally the two halves of Lehigh were two separate towns...	600	1925	Des Moines River Des Moines River The Des Moines River is a tributary river of the Mississippi River, approximately long to its farther headwaters, in the upper Midwestern United States...	Showcases tall river bluffs and narrow ravines.
Elinor Bedell State Park Elinor Bedell State Park Elinor Bedell State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA. It is located on the east shore of East Okoboji Lake and represents one of the last remaining open spaces on the Iowa Great Lakes. The park was a gift of former U.S. Congressman Berkley Bedell and his wife Elinor.-Geography:The park preserves...	Dickinson County Dickinson County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,667 in the county, with a population density of . There were 12,849 housing units, of which 7,554 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Spirit Lake Spirit Lake, Iowa Spirit Lake is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,261 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Dickinson County.The town is located along the western shore of East Okoboji Lake, in the Iowa Great Lakes region....	80	1998	East Okoboji Lake East Okoboji Lake East Okoboji Lake is a natural body of water, approximately 1,835 acres in area, in Dickinson County in northwest Iowa in the United States. It is part of the chain of lakes known as the Iowa Great Lakes. The area was long inhabited by the Santee or Eastern Dakota Sioux...	Provides public access to one of the Iowa Great Lakes Iowa Great Lakes The Iowa Great Lakes are a group of natural glacial lakes in Dickinson County in northwestern Iowa in the United States. The three principal lakes of the group are Spirit Lake, West Okoboji Lake, and East Okoboji Lake. They are the largest natural lakes in the state of Iowa. The largest, Spirit... .
Elk Rock State Park Elk Rock State Park Elk Rock State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, located in Marion County situated on both upstream banks of Red Rock Reservoir. Knoxville at the southwest and Pella to the northeast are the nearest cities. On north are Otley and Monroe; at the west is Pleasantville.Elk Rock has two areas: the...	Marion County Marion County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 33,309 in the county, with a population density of . There were 13,914 housing units, of which 12,723 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Knoxville	850	1978	Lake Red Rock Lake Red Rock (Des Moines River) Originally the city of Red Rock, Lake Red Rock, also referred to as Red Rock Reservoir is a reservoir formed by Red Rock Dam on the Des Moines River, about 55 miles southeast of the city of Des Moines, Iowa. The dam was completed in 1969 as a flood control project by the United States Army Corps of...	Comprises two parcels on Iowa's largest body of water.
Emerson Bay State Recreation Area	Dickinson County Dickinson County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,667 in the county, with a population density of . There were 12,849 housing units, of which 7,554 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Milford Milford, Iowa Milford is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,474 at the 2000 census. The town includes many businesses related to its location in the Iowa Great Lakes region.-Old Town:...	12		West Okoboji Lake West Okoboji Lake West Okoboji Lake is a natural body of water, approximately in area, in Dickinson County in northwest Iowa in the United States. It is part of the chain of lakes known as the Iowa Great Lakes. The area was long inhabited by the Santee or Dakota Sioux...	Provides public access to one of the Iowa Great Lakes Iowa Great Lakes The Iowa Great Lakes are a group of natural glacial lakes in Dickinson County in northwestern Iowa in the United States. The three principal lakes of the group are Spirit Lake, West Okoboji Lake, and East Okoboji Lake. They are the largest natural lakes in the state of Iowa. The largest, Spirit... .
Fairport State Recreation Area	Muscatine County Muscatine County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 42,745 in the county, with a population density of . There were 17,910 housing units, of which 16,412 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Muscatine Muscatine, Iowa Muscatine is a city in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States. The population was 22,886 in the 2010 census, an increase from 22,697 in the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Muscatine County...	17		Mississippi River Mississippi River The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...	Provides water recreation opportunities 6 miles (9.7 km) from Wildcat Den State Park Wildcat Den State Park Wildcat Den State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, in Muscatine County. The park features cliffs, rock formations, and several historic structures. The 1848 Pine Creek Gristmill and Pine Mill Bridge are both on the National Register of Historic Places. The campground has 28 campsites, but... .
Fort Atkinson State Preserve Fort Atkinson State Preserve Fort Atkinson State Preserve is a state preserve of Iowa, USA, containing the remnants of Fort Atkinson, a U.S. Army frontier post created to keep the peace between various Native American tribes as well as prevent white settlers from encroaching on Indian lands.-History:The 1830 Treaty of Prairie...	Winneshiek County Winneshiek County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 21,056 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,721 housing units, of which 7,997 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Fort Atkinson Fort Atkinson, Iowa Fort Atkinson is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 389 at the 2000 census. It is home to the historic Fort Atkinson State Preserve and hosts a large annual fur-trapper rendezvous each September...	5	1968	None	Interprets the remains of a U.S. Army frontier fort manned from 1840-1849 to monitor the resettled Ho-Chunk Ho-Chunk The Ho-Chunk, also known as Winnebago, are a tribe of Native Americans, native to what is now Wisconsin and Illinois. There are two federally recognized Ho-Chunk tribes, the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin and Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska....  tribe.
Fort Defiance State Park Fort Defiance State Park Fort Defiance State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, in Emmet County. The park is and sits at an elevation of . The park, which was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, was opened to the public in 1930...	Emmet County Emmet County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,302 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,758 housing units, of which 4,236 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Estherville Estherville, Iowa Estherville is a city in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. The population was 6,360 in the 2010 census, a decline from 6,656 in the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Emmet County. Estherville is home to the main campus of Iowa Lakes Community College...	221	1930	None	Commemorates the site of a fort built to protect the Iowa border during the Dakota War of 1862 Dakota War of 1862 The Dakota War of 1862, also known as the Sioux Uprising, was an armed conflict between the United States and several bands of the eastern Sioux. It began on August 17, 1862, along the Minnesota River in southwest Minnesota... .
Geode State Park Geode State Park Geode State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, border Henry County and Des Moines County It is managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. While it is named for Iowa's state rock, the geode , few can be found in the park. A display of geodes, with their mysterious crystal formations in...	Henry County Henry County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,145 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,280 housing units, of which 7,666 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Danville Danville, Iowa Danville is a city in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. The population was 914 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Danville is located at ....	1,641		Skunk River Skunk River The Skunk River is a tributary of the Mississippi River in the state of Iowa in the United States.It rises in two branches, the South Skunk and the North Skunk . The headwaters of the South Skunk are in Hamilton County in north central Iowa. It flows roughly due southward, to the west of... , Lake Geode	Features a 187 acres (75.7 ha) recreational reservoir and a display of geode Geode Geodes are geological secondary sedimentary structures which occur in sedimentary and certain volcanic rocks. Geodes are essentially spherical masses of mineral matter that were deposited sygenetically within the rock formations they are found in. Geodes have a Chalcedony shell containing... s, the Iowa state rock.
George Wyth Memorial State Park George Wyth Memorial State Park The George Wyth Memorial State Park is a state park of Iowa in the United States. The park was dedicated in 1940 as "Josh Higgins Parkway", named for a popular radio character of the day. In 1956, it was renamed George Wyth Memorial State Park after a well-known Cedar Falls businessman and...	Black Hawk County Black Hawk County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 131,090 in the county, with a population density of . There were 55,887 housing units, of which 52,470 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Waterloo Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0.5% to 68,406. Waterloo is part of the Waterloo – Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the more populous of the two...	1,200	1940	Cedar River and several lakes	Protects a natural area within the Waterloo – Cedar Falls metropolitan area.
Green Valley State Park Green Valley State Park Green Valley State Park is a state park in Iowa in the United States. The park is composed of Green Valley Lake and land around it, approximately north of the town of Creston.-External links:*...	Union County	Creston Creston, Iowa Creston is a city in and the county seat of Union County, Iowa, United States. The population was 7,597 at the 2000 census. McKinley Lake lies within a large, multi-purpose municipal park within the city limits, and three additional recreational lakes are located within seven miles of Creston:...	990		Green Valley Lake	Surrounds a 390 acres (157.8 ha) recreational reservoir.
Gull Point State Park Gull Point State Park Gull Point State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, located on West Okoboji Lake. It is the primary state park unit in the Iowa Great Lakes region.-Facilities:...	Dickinson County Dickinson County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,667 in the county, with a population density of . There were 12,849 housing units, of which 7,554 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Milford Milford, Iowa Milford is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,474 at the 2000 census. The town includes many businesses related to its location in the Iowa Great Lakes region.-Old Town:...	195	1933	West Okoboji Lake West Okoboji Lake West Okoboji Lake is a natural body of water, approximately in area, in Dickinson County in northwest Iowa in the United States. It is part of the chain of lakes known as the Iowa Great Lakes. The area was long inhabited by the Santee or Dakota Sioux...	Protects a natural area on one of the Iowa Great Lakes Iowa Great Lakes The Iowa Great Lakes are a group of natural glacial lakes in Dickinson County in northwestern Iowa in the United States. The three principal lakes of the group are Spirit Lake, West Okoboji Lake, and East Okoboji Lake. They are the largest natural lakes in the state of Iowa. The largest, Spirit... .
Honey Creek State Park	Appanoose County Appanoose County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 12,884 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,633 housing units, of which 5,627 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Moravia Moravia, Iowa Moravia is a city in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 713 at the 2000 census.-History:Moravia is named for the religious faith. Moravian families left Salem, North Carolina in 1849 to start a colony in the west. Money was sent to purchase forty acres of land for a town site...	828		Rathbun Lake Rathbun Lake Rathbun Lake was constructed and is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Located at Chariton River mile marker 142, approximately 7 miles north of Centerville, Iowa, in Appanoose County, it is one of the largest lakes in Iowa...	Provides outdoor recreation opportunities on the north shore of 11000 acres (4,451.5 ha) Rathbun Lake Rathbun Lake Rathbun Lake was constructed and is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Located at Chariton River mile marker 142, approximately 7 miles north of Centerville, Iowa, in Appanoose County, it is one of the largest lakes in Iowa... .
Honey Creek Resort State Park	Appanoose County Appanoose County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 12,884 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,633 housing units, of which 5,627 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Moravia Moravia, Iowa Moravia is a city in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 713 at the 2000 census.-History:Moravia is named for the religious faith. Moravian families left Salem, North Carolina in 1849 to start a colony in the west. Money was sent to purchase forty acres of land for a town site...	828	2008	Rathbun Lake Rathbun Lake Rathbun Lake was constructed and is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Located at Chariton River mile marker 142, approximately 7 miles north of Centerville, Iowa, in Appanoose County, it is one of the largest lakes in Iowa...	Mixes outdoor recreation with higher-end amenities such as a lodge, luxury cabins, golf course, and indoor water park.
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park	Van Buren County	Keosauqua Keosauqua, Iowa Keosauqua is a city in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,066 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Van Buren County.-History:...	1,653	1921	Des Moines River Des Moines River The Des Moines River is a tributary river of the Mississippi River, approximately long to its farther headwaters, in the upper Midwestern United States...	Protects Indian mounds and a 30 acres (12.1 ha) lake on a bend of the Des Moines River Des Moines River The Des Moines River is a tributary river of the Mississippi River, approximately long to its farther headwaters, in the upper Midwestern United States... .
Lake Ahquabi State Park Lake Ahquabi State Park Lake Ahquabi State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, featuring a reservoir. Ahquabi means "resting place" in the Fox language. The park is south of Indianola and south of Des Moines.-History:...	Warren County	Indianola Indianola, Iowa As of the census of 2000, there were 12,998 people, 4,748 households, and 3,261 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,414.7 people per square mile . There were 4,981 housing units at an average density of 542.1 per square mile...	770	1936	Lake Ahquabi	Surrounds a 115 acres (46.5 ha) recreational reservoir named "resting place" in the Fox language Fox language Fox is an Algonquian language, spoken by around 1000 Fox, Sauk, and Kickapoo in various locations in the Midwestern United States and in northern Mexico... .
Lake Anita State Park Lake Anita State Park Lake Anita State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, featuring a reservoir on a branch of the Nishnabotna River. The park is located south of Anita on Iowa State Highway 148.-Facilities:...	Cass County Cass County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 13,956 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,591 housing units, of which 5,980 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Anita Anita, Iowa Anita is a city in Cass County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,049 at the 2000 census. Lake Anita State Park is located just outside of the town.-Geography:Anita is located at ....	1,062	1961	Lake Anita	Surrounds a 171 acres (69.2 ha) recreational reservoir.
Lake Darling State Park Lake Darling State Park Lake Darling State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA. It is in Washington County and the park is approximately west of Brighton; east of Richland; and north-west of Pleasant Plain....	Washington County	Brighton Brighton, Iowa Brighton is a city in Washington County, Iowa, United States. It part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 687 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Brighton is located at ....	1,387	1950	Lake Darling	Honors Ding Darling Jay Norwood Darling Jay Norwood Darling , better known as Ding Darling, was a Pulitzer-Prize winning American cartoonist.... , two-time Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning The Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning has been awarded since 1922 for a distinguished cartoon or portfolio of cartoons published during the year, characterized by originality, editorial effectiveness, quality of drawing, and pictorial effect...  winner and early conservationist Conservation movement The conservation movement, also known as nature conservation, is a political, environmental and a social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including animal, fungus and plant species as well as their habitat for the future.... , with a 171 acres (69.2 ha) recreational reservoir.
Lake Keomah State Park Lake Keomah State Park Lake Keomah State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA. It is in Mahaska County. To the park's immediate east is Keomah Village and the park is approximately east of Oskaloosa.Lake Keomah State Park is a state park that surrounds and includes Lake Keomah...	Mahaska County Mahaska County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 22,381 in the county, with a population density of . There were 9,766 housing units, of which 8,975 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Oskaloosa Oskaloosa, Iowa Oskaloosa is the county seat of Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 11,463 in the 2010 census, an increase from 10,938 in the 2000 census. -History:...	366	1934	Lake Keomah	Surrounds an 83 acres (33.6 ha) recreational reservoir.
Lake Macbride State Park	Johnson County Johnson County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 130,882 in the county, with a population density of . There were 55,967 housing units, of which 52,715 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Solon Solon, Iowa Solon is a city located in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. Part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, it is located a few miles from Lake MacBride State Park and the larger cities of Coralville and Iowa City. The population was 1,177 at the 2000 census.-History:Solon is named...	2,810	1937	Lake Macbride, Coralville Lake Coralville Lake Coralville Lake is a reservoir formed by Coralville Dam, a dam on the Iowa River just upstream from the city of Coralville, Iowa. Construction started in 1949, was delayed by the Korean War, and finally finished in 1958...	Borders an 812 acres (328.6 ha) recreational reservoir.
Lake Manawa State Park	Pottawattamie County Pottawattamie County, Iowa Pottawattamie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 93,158 in the 2010 census, an increase from 87,704 in the 2000 census and is the second largest county by area in Iowa. The Pottawattamie county seat is located at Council Bluffs. It is one of three Iowa...	Council Bluffs Council Bluffs, Iowa Council Bluffs, known until 1852 as Kanesville, Iowathe historic starting point of the Mormon Trail and eventual northernmost anchor town of the other emigrant trailsis a city in and the county seat of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States and is on the east bank of the Missouri River across...	1,529		Lake Manawa	Provides boating opportunities in the Omaha – Council Bluffs metropolitan area on a 772 acres (312.4 ha) lake created by the Missouri River Missouri River The Missouri River flows through the central United States, and is a tributary of the Mississippi River. It is the longest river in North America and drains the third largest area, though only the thirteenth largest by discharge. The Missouri's watershed encompasses most of the American Great...  changing course after the Great Flood of 1881 Great Flood of 1881 The Great Flood of 1881 refers to flooding events on the Missouri River during the spring of 1881. The flood struck Omaha, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa between April 1, 1881 and April 27, 1881... .
Lake of Three Fires State Park	Taylor County Taylor County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 6,317 in the county, with a population density of . There were 3,107 housing units, of which 2,679 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Bedford Bedford, Iowa Bedford is a city in Taylor County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,620 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Taylor County. Lake of Three Fires State Park is located a few miles northeast of Bedford.-History:...	1,155	1935	Lake of Three Fires	Surrounds an 85 acres (34.4 ha) recreational reservoir named for a Council of Three Fires Council of Three Fires The Council of Three Fires, also known as the People of the Three Fires, the Three Fires Confederacy, the United Nations of Chippewa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi Indians, or Niswi-mishkodewin in the Anishinaabe language, is a long-standing Anishinaabe alliance of the Ojibwe , Ottawa , and Potawatomi...  meeting once held there by three Native American tribes.
Lake Wapello State Park	Davis County Davis County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 8,753 in the county, with a population density of . There were 3,600 housing units, of which 3,201 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Drakesville Drakesville, Iowa Drakesville is a city in Davis County, Iowa, United States. The population was 185 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Drakesville is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....	1,150		Lake Wapello	Surrounds a 289 acres (117 ha) recreational reservoir.
Ledges State Park Ledges State Park Ledges State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, located approximately south of the city of Boone. The park contains a sandstone gorge carved by Pea's Creek, a tributary of the Des Moines River...	Boone County Boone County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 26,306 in the county, with a population density of . There were 11,756 housing units, of which 10,728 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Boone Boone, Iowa Boone is a city in and the county seat of Des Moines Township, Boone County, Iowa, United States. It is the principal city of the 'Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area', which encompasses all of Boone County. This micropolitan statistical area, along with the 'Ames, Iowa Metropolitan...	1,200	1924	Des Moines River Des Moines River The Des Moines River is a tributary river of the Mississippi River, approximately long to its farther headwaters, in the upper Midwestern United States... , Pea's Creek	Showcases a 100 feet (30.5 m) deep sandstone gorge with concretion Concretion A concretion is a volume of sedimentary rock in which a mineral cement fills the porosity . Concretions are often ovoid or spherical in shape, although irregular shapes also occur. The word 'concretion' is derived from the Latin con meaning 'together' and crescere meaning 'to grow'... s jutting from its side like ledges.
Lewis and Clark State Park	Monona County Monona County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 9,243 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,697 housing units, of which 4,050 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Onawa Onawa, Iowa Onawa is a city in Monona County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,091 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Monona County. It is the largest town on the Iowa side of the Missouri River between Council Bluffs and Sioux City....	176		Blue Lake	Commemorates the site where the Lewis and Clark Expedition Lewis and Clark Expedition The Lewis and Clark Expedition, or ″Corps of Discovery Expedition" was the first transcontinental expedition to the Pacific Coast by the United States. Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson and led by two Virginia-born veterans of Indian wars in the Ohio Valley, Meriwether Lewis and William...  camped on August 10, 1804; with a replica of their keelboat Keelboat Keelboat has two distinct meanings related to two different types of boats: one a riverine cargo-capable working boat, and the other a classification for small- to mid-sized recreational sailing yachts.-Historical keel-boats:...  on a 220 acres (89 ha) oxbow lake Oxbow lake An oxbow lake is a U-shaped body of water formed when a wide meander from the main stem of a river is cut off to create a lake. This landform is called an oxbow lake for the distinctive curved shape, named after part of a yoke for oxen. In Australia, an oxbow lake is called a billabong, derived... .
Lower Gar State Recreation Area	Dickinson County Dickinson County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,667 in the county, with a population density of . There were 12,849 housing units, of which 7,554 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Arnolds Park Arnolds Park, Iowa Arnolds Park is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,126 in the 2010 census, a decline from the 1,162 population in the 2000 census.-Geography:Arnolds Park is located at ....	7		Lower Gar Lake	Provides public access to one of the Iowa Great Lakes Iowa Great Lakes The Iowa Great Lakes are a group of natural glacial lakes in Dickinson County in northwestern Iowa in the United States. The three principal lakes of the group are Spirit Lake, West Okoboji Lake, and East Okoboji Lake. They are the largest natural lakes in the state of Iowa. The largest, Spirit... .
Maquoketa Caves State Park Maquoketa Caves State Park Maquoketa Caves State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, located in Jackson County. It stands northwest of the city of Maquoketa.The park contains more caves than any other state park in Iowa. A trail system links the caves, formations, and overlooks while providing a scenic hiking experience. Many...	Jackson County Jackson County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 19,848 in the county, with a population density of . There were 9,415 housing units, of which 8,289 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Maquoketa Maquoketa, Iowa Maquoketa is a city in Clinton and Jackson counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. Located on the Maquoketa River, it is the county seat of Jackson County....	323	1921	Raccoon Creek	Preserves 13 caves, some developed with lighting and walkways and others in a natural state.
Marble Beach State Recreation Area	Dickinson County Dickinson County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,667 in the county, with a population density of . There were 12,849 housing units, of which 7,554 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Orleans Orleans, Iowa Orleans is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 583 at the 2000 census. Orleans is part of the Iowa Great Lakes region, located along Spirit Lake...	64		Spirit Lake Spirit Lake (Iowa) Big Spirit Lake is a natural body of water, approximately in area, in Dickinson County in northwest Iowa in the United States. It is part of the chain of lakes known as the Iowa Great Lakes, the northern shore of the lake straddles the border with Minnesota. It is the largest natural lake in Iowa....	Provides the largest campground in the Iowa Great Lakes Iowa Great Lakes The Iowa Great Lakes are a group of natural glacial lakes in Dickinson County in northwestern Iowa in the United States. The three principal lakes of the group are Spirit Lake, West Okoboji Lake, and East Okoboji Lake. They are the largest natural lakes in the state of Iowa. The largest, Spirit...  region.
McIntosh Woods State Park	Cerro Gordo County Cerro Gordo County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 44,151 in the county, with a population density of . There were 22,163 housing units, of which 19,350 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Ventura Ventura, Iowa Ventura is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 670 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Ventura is located at ....	62	1943	Clear Lake Clear Lake (Iowa) Clear Lake is the name of a natural body of water located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa near Clear Lake, Iowa. It is approximately in size. It is a popular fishing destination, with walleye, bullhead, yellow bass and channel catfish. People from Des Moines and Minneapolis – Saint Paul have had...	Provides the primary boating access to 3643 acres (1,474.3 ha) Clear Lake Clear Lake (Iowa) Clear Lake is the name of a natural body of water located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa near Clear Lake, Iowa. It is approximately in size. It is a popular fishing destination, with walleye, bullhead, yellow bass and channel catfish. People from Des Moines and Minneapolis – Saint Paul have had... .
Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and E. B. Lyons Nature Center Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and E. B. Lyons Nature Center The Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and E. B. Lyons Nature Center is a state park in Dubuque County, Iowa, USA. It is near Dubuque, the eighth-largest city in the state...	Dubuque County Dubuque County, Iowa Dubuque County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 93,653 in the 2010 census, an increase from 89,143 in the 2000 census. The county seat is the city of Dubuque. Dubuque County is coterminous with the Dubuque, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the seventh...	Dubuque Dubuque, Iowa Dubuque is a city in and the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. In 2010 its population was 57,637, making it the ninth-largest city in the state and the county's population was 93,653....	1,387	1981	Mississippi River Mississippi River The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...	Features a monument to Julien Dubuque Julien Dubuque Julien Dubuque was a French Canadian from the area of Champlain, Quebec who arrived near what now is known as Dubuque, Iowa - which was named after him. He was one of the first men to settle in the area. He initially received permission from the Meskwaki Native American tribe to mine the lead in... , the first European settler in Iowa, and recipient of a 1796 land and mining grant Julien Dubuque's Mines Julien Dubuque's Mines is a historic district which includes Julien Dubuque Monument. The site is significant for being the location of the Meskwaki-operated lead mine district overseen by Julien Dubuque ca. 1788–1810. The area was known as the "Mines of Spain" because Dubuque was required to...  from then-owner the Governor of Spain.
Mini-Wakan State Park	Dickinson County Dickinson County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,667 in the county, with a population density of . There were 12,849 housing units, of which 7,554 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Spirit Lake Spirit Lake, Iowa Spirit Lake is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,261 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Dickinson County.The town is located along the western shore of East Okoboji Lake, in the Iowa Great Lakes region....	20		Spirit Lake Spirit Lake (Iowa) Big Spirit Lake is a natural body of water, approximately in area, in Dickinson County in northwest Iowa in the United States. It is part of the chain of lakes known as the Iowa Great Lakes, the northern shore of the lake straddles the border with Minnesota. It is the largest natural lake in Iowa....	Lies on the north shore of the state's largest natural lake, in the Iowa Great Lakes Iowa Great Lakes The Iowa Great Lakes are a group of natural glacial lakes in Dickinson County in northwestern Iowa in the United States. The three principal lakes of the group are Spirit Lake, West Okoboji Lake, and East Okoboji Lake. They are the largest natural lakes in the state of Iowa. The largest, Spirit...  region.
Nine Eagles State Park	Decatur County Decatur County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 8,457 in the county, with a population density of . There were 3,834 housing units, of which 3,223 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Davis City Davis City, Iowa Davis City is a city in Decatur County, Iowa, United States. The population was 275 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Davis City is located at along the Thompson River...	1,119		Nine Eagles Lake	Features a 64 acres (25.9 ha) recreational reservoir and surrounding woods.
Okamanpedan State Park	Emmet County Emmet County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,302 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,758 housing units, of which 4,236 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Dolliver Dolliver, Iowa Dolliver is a city in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. The population was 77 at the 2000 census. Dolliver was named for United States Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver who was a prominent politician when the town was established in 1900 as a stop on a new railroad line...	19		Okamanpeedan Lake Okamanpeedan Lake Okamanpeedan Lake, partially located in Martin County, Minnesota, and Emmet County, Iowa, is also known as Tuttle Lake. Okamanpeedan Lake is a roughly 2,300-acre riverine lake located on the East Fork of the Des Moines River. It has an average depth of about four to six feet...	Provides fishing and boating access on the south shore of a lake on the Iowa – Minnesota border.
Palisades-Kepler State Park	Linn County Linn County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 211,226 in the county, with a population density of . There were 92,251 housing units, of which 86,134 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Mt. Vernon Mount Vernon, Iowa Mount Vernon is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States, adjacent to the city of Lisbon. The city's population was 3,390 when the 2000 census figures were released, but that number was later revised to 3,808 because the Census Bureau had incorrectly reported that 418 residents of a Cornell...	840	1922	Cedar River	Features dramatic river bluffs and deep ravines on the site of an early 20th Century resort.
Pikes Peak State Park Pikes Peak State Park Pikes Peak State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, featuring a bluff overlooking the Upper Mississippi River opposite the confluence of the Wisconsin River. The park is operated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. It is nearly a thousand acres in extent. The nearest city is McGregor,...	Clayton County Clayton County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 18,129 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,999 housing units, of which 7,599 were occupied.-2000 census:...	McGregor McGregor, Iowa McGregor is a city in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 871 at the 2000 census. McGregor is located on the Mississippi River across from Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Pike's Peak State Park is located just south of the city...	970	1935	Mississippi River Mississippi River The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...	Features a 500 feet (152.4 m) river bluff named by Zebulon Pike Zebulon Pike Zebulon Montgomery Pike Jr. was an American officer and explorer for whom Pikes Peak in Colorado is named. As a United States Army captain in 1806-1807, he led the Pike Expedition to explore and document the southern portion of the Louisiana Purchase and to find the headwaters of the Red River,...  several years before documenting Pikes Peak Pikes Peak Pikes Peak is a mountain in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, west of Colorado Springs, Colorado, in El Paso County in the United States of America....  in Colorado.
Pikes Point State Park	Dickinson County Dickinson County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,667 in the county, with a population density of . There were 12,849 housing units, of which 7,554 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Spirit Lake Spirit Lake, Iowa Spirit Lake is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,261 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Dickinson County.The town is located along the western shore of East Okoboji Lake, in the Iowa Great Lakes region....	15		West Okoboji Lake West Okoboji Lake West Okoboji Lake is a natural body of water, approximately in area, in Dickinson County in northwest Iowa in the United States. It is part of the chain of lakes known as the Iowa Great Lakes. The area was long inhabited by the Santee or Dakota Sioux...	Offers one of the most popular swimming beaches in the Iowa Great Lakes Iowa Great Lakes The Iowa Great Lakes are a group of natural glacial lakes in Dickinson County in northwestern Iowa in the United States. The three principal lakes of the group are Spirit Lake, West Okoboji Lake, and East Okoboji Lake. They are the largest natural lakes in the state of Iowa. The largest, Spirit...  region.
Pilot Knob State Park	Hancock County Hancock County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 11,341 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,330 housing units, of which 4,741 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Forest City Forest City, Iowa Forest City is a city in Hancock and Winnebago Counties in the U.S. state of Iowa, and the county seat of Winnebago County. The population was 4,151 in the 2010 census, a decline from the 4,362 population in the 2000 census....	528	1923	Pilot Knob Lake, Dead Man's Lake	Features an observation tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps Civilian Conservation Corps The Civilian Conservation Corps was a public work relief program that operated from 1933 to 1942 in the United States for unemployed, unmarried men from relief families, ages 18–25. A part of the New Deal of President Franklin D...  on Iowa's second-tallest point, and the state's only sphagnum Sphagnum Sphagnum is a genus of between 151 and 350 species of mosses commonly called peat moss, due to its prevalence in peat bogs and mires. A distinction is made between sphagnum moss, the live moss growing on top of a peat bog on one hand, and sphagnum peat moss or sphagnum peat on the other, the...  bog Bog A bog, quagmire or mire is a wetland that accumulates acidic peat, a deposit of dead plant material—often mosses or, in Arctic climates, lichens.... .
Pine Lake State Park Pine Lake State Park Pine Lake State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA. The park comprises encompassing two lakes: Lower Pine Lake and Upper Pine Lake. The park is located near Eldora and Steamboat Rock.-Camping:...	Hardin County Hardin County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 17,534 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,224 housing units, of which 7,296 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Eldora Eldora, Iowa Eldora is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,035 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Hardin County. Eldora is located adjacent to the Iowa River and Pine Lake State Park. The city is most famous for the filming of the 1996 movie Twister on location. The...	585		Iowa River Iowa River The Iowa River is a tributary of the Mississippi River in the state of Iowa in the United States. It is about long and is open to small river craft to Iowa City, about from its mouth... , Upper and Lower Pine Lakes	Encompasses two lakes surrounded by 250-year old eastern white pines Eastern White Pine Pinus strobus, commonly known as the eastern white pine, is a large pine native to eastern North America, occurring from Newfoundland west to Minnesota and southeastern Manitoba, and south along the Appalachian Mountains to the northern edge of Georgia.It is occasionally known as simply white pine,... .
Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area	Linn County Linn County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 211,226 in the county, with a population density of . There were 92,251 housing units, of which 86,134 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Palo Palo, Iowa Palo is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 614 at the 2000 census; a special census in 2006 counted 899 residents. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area....	1,927		Pleasant Creek Lake	Surrounds a 410 acres (165.9 ha) recreational reservoir located between the cities of Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, Iowa Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa and is the county seat of Linn County. The city lies on both banks of the Cedar River, north of Iowa City and east of Des Moines, the state's capital and largest city...  and Waterloo Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0.5% to 68,406. Waterloo is part of the Waterloo – Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the more populous of the two... .
Prairie Rose State Park	Shelby County Shelby County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 12,167 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,542 housing units, of which 5,085 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Harlan Harlan, Iowa Harlan is a city in Shelby County, Iowa, United States, along the West Nishnabotna River. The population was 5,282 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Shelby County.-History:...	661	1962	Prairie Rose Lake	Surrounds a 218 acres (88.2 ha) recreational reservoir.
Preparation Canyon State Park	Monona County Monona County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 9,243 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,697 housing units, of which 4,050 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Moorhead Moorhead, Iowa Moorhead is a city in Monona County, Iowa, United States. Moorhead stands along the Soldier River and, as of the 2000 census, its population was 232.-Geography:Moorhead is located at ....	344		None	Preserves a section of the Loess Hills Loess Hills The Loess Hills are a formation of wind-deposited loess soil in the westernmost part of Iowa and Missouri along the Missouri River.-Geology:The Loess Hills are generally located between 1 and east of the Missouri River channel...  on the site of a town founded in 1853 by a Mormon splinter group led by Charles B. Thompson Charles B. Thompson Charles Blancher Thompson was an American leader of a schismatic sect in the Latter Day Saint movement from 1848 to 1858. He claimed the title Baneemy and his followers were known as "Baneemyites".... .
Red Haw State Park Red Haw State Park Red Haw State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA. It is in Lucas County.-External links:*...	Lucas County Lucas County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 8,898 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,238 housing units, of which 3,689 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Chariton Chariton, Iowa Chariton is a city in and the county seat of Lucas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,573 at the 2000 census. It is the primary distribution center for, and former corporate seat of, the Hy-Vee supermarket chain.-History:...	649		Red Haw Lake	Surrounds a 72 acres (29.1 ha) recreational reservoir.
Rice Lake State Park	Winnebago County Winnebago County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,866 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,194 housing units, of which 4,597 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Lake Mills Lake Mills, Iowa Lake Mills is a city in Winnebago County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,140 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lake Mills is located at ....	15		Rice Lake	Abuts a 1200 acres (485.6 ha) lake.
Rock Creek State Park Rock Creek State Park Rock Creek State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA. It is located in Jasper County, near Kellogg.The park was dedicated in 1952 and includes numerous boat launches and docks, picnic grounds, camping grounds, and trails for horseback riding and hiking...	Jasper County Jasper County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 36,842 in the county, with a population density of . There were 16,181 housing units, of which 14,806 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Kellogg Kellogg, Iowa Kellogg is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 606 at the 2000 census.-History:Kellogg was formed in September 1865. The railroad reached the town in 1866 and it was designated a station on the line...	1,697	1952	Rock Creek Lake	Surrounds a 602 acres (243.6 ha) recreational reservoir.
Springbrook State Park Springbrook State Park Springbrook State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, located approximately west of the city of Yale. The park contains a spring-fed lake and timber-covered rolling hills along the Middle Raccoon River.-Background:...	Guthrie County Guthrie County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,954 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,756 housing units, of which 4,544 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Yale Yale, Iowa As of the census of 2000, there were 287 people, 125 households, and 75 families residing in the city. The population density was 969.8 people per square mile . There were 130 housing units at an average density of 439.3 per square mile...	920	1926	Middle Raccoon River Raccoon River The Raccoon River is a tributary of the Des Moines River in central Iowa in the United States. As measured using the longest of its three forks, its length increases to...	Features a conservation education center, a rental retreat, a 17 acres (6.9 ha) lake, and public hunting areas.
Stone State Park Stone State Park Stone State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, located in the bluffs and ravines adjacent to the Big Sioux River. The park consists of in Woodbury and Plymouth Counties near Sioux City, and overlooks the South Dakota-Iowa border...	Woodbury Woodbury County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 102,172 in the county, with a population density of . There were 41,454 housing units, of which 39,052 were occupied.-2000 census:...  and Plymouth Counties Plymouth County, Iowa Plymouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 24,986 in the 2010 census, an increase from 24,849 in the 2000 census. The county seat is Le Mars...	Sioux City Sioux City, Iowa Sioux City is a city in Plymouth and Woodbury counties in the western part of the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 82,684 in the 2010 census, a decline from 85,013 in the 2000 census, which makes it currently the fourth largest city in the state....	1,069	1935	Big Sioux River Big Sioux River The Big Sioux River is a tributary of the Missouri River, long, in eastern South Dakota and northwestern Iowa in the United States. The United States Board on Geographic Names settled on "Big Sioux River" as the stream's name in 1961....	Preserves a natural section of the Loess Hills Loess Hills The Loess Hills are a formation of wind-deposited loess soil in the westernmost part of Iowa and Missouri along the Missouri River.-Geology:The Loess Hills are generally located between 1 and east of the Missouri River channel... .
Templar State Recreation Area	Dickinson County Dickinson County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,667 in the county, with a population density of . There were 12,849 housing units, of which 7,554 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Spirit Lake Spirit Lake, Iowa Spirit Lake is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,261 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Dickinson County.The town is located along the western shore of East Okoboji Lake, in the Iowa Great Lakes region....	10		Spirit Lake Spirit Lake (Iowa) Big Spirit Lake is a natural body of water, approximately in area, in Dickinson County in northwest Iowa in the United States. It is part of the chain of lakes known as the Iowa Great Lakes, the northern shore of the lake straddles the border with Minnesota. It is the largest natural lake in Iowa....	Provides a sheltered lagoon for launching boats on the Iowa Great Lakes Iowa Great Lakes The Iowa Great Lakes are a group of natural glacial lakes in Dickinson County in northwestern Iowa in the United States. The three principal lakes of the group are Spirit Lake, West Okoboji Lake, and East Okoboji Lake. They are the largest natural lakes in the state of Iowa. The largest, Spirit... .
Trapper's Bay State Park	Dickinson County Dickinson County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,667 in the county, with a population density of . There were 12,849 housing units, of which 7,554 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Lake Park Lake Park, Iowa Lake Park is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,023 at the 2000 census. Trappers Bay State Park is located just west of the town.-Geography:Lake Park is located at ....	57		Silver Lake	Offers additional public recreation space on the periphery of the Iowa Great Lakes Iowa Great Lakes The Iowa Great Lakes are a group of natural glacial lakes in Dickinson County in northwestern Iowa in the United States. The three principal lakes of the group are Spirit Lake, West Okoboji Lake, and East Okoboji Lake. They are the largest natural lakes in the state of Iowa. The largest, Spirit...  region.
Twin Lakes State Park	Calhoun County Calhoun County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 14,867 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,108 housing units, of which 4,242 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Rockwell City Rockwell City, Iowa Rockwell City is a city in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,264 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Calhoun County.-Geography:Rockwell City is located at ....	15		North Twin Lakes	Comprises two day-use areas on a 453 acres (183.3 ha) natural lake.
Union Grove State Park	Tama County Tama County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 17,767 in the county, with a population density of . There were 7,766 housing units, of which 6,947 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Gladbrook Gladbrook, Iowa Gladbrook is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,015 at the 2000 census.-History:On March 21, 1910, The Green Mountain train wreck occurs between Gladbrook and Green Mountain in which a derailment killed more than fifty people riding on the Chicago, Rock Island and...	282	1938	Union Grove Lake	Surrounds a 110 acres (44.5 ha) recreational reservoir.
Viking Lake State Park	Montgomery County Montgomery County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,740 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,239 housing units, of which 4,558 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Stanton Stanton, Iowa Stanton is a city in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States. The population was 714 at the 2000 census.Stanton was first settled by Swedish immigrants. Stanton is best known for its two water towers, the tanks of which are painted and shaped like a giant coffee pot and coffee cup...	1,000		Viking Lake	Preserves natural areas surrounding a 110 acres (44.5 ha) recreational reservoir.
Volga River State Recreation Area	Fayette County Fayette County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,880 in the county, with a population density of . There were 9,558 housing units, of which 8,634 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Fayette Fayette, Iowa Fayette is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 1,300. It was named after the Marquis de la Fayette, French hero of the American Revolutionary War. Fayette is the home of Upper Iowa University, a small private college...	5,500		Volga River Volga River (Iowa) The Volga River is an river in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is the major tributary of the Turkey River in the northeastern part of the state. The river runs through Fayette and Clayton counties before joining the Turkey River near Elkport. The Turkey River then runs into the Mississippi River near... , Frog Hollow Lake	Provides wildlife habitat and extensive recreation options along a waterway featuring limestone bluffs and old steel bridges.
Walnut Woods State Park Walnut Woods State Park Walnut Woods State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, located in suburban West Des Moines. Within the Des Moines metropolitan area, the park preserves a bottomland hardwood forest featuring the largest natural stand of black walnut trees in North America. The Raccoon River meanders through the ...	Polk County Polk County, Iowa Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 430,640 in the 2010 census, an increase from 374,601 in the 2000 census. The county seat is Des Moines, which is also the capital city of Iowa...	West Des Moines West Des Moines, Iowa West Des Moines is a city in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 46,403; a special census taken in the spring of 2005 counted 51,744 residents and the United States Census Bureau estimated that 53,889 residents lived there in...	250		Raccoon River Raccoon River The Raccoon River is a tributary of the Des Moines River in central Iowa in the United States. As measured using the longest of its three forks, its length increases to...	Preserves a bottomland hardwood forest Bottomland hardwood forest The Bottomland hardwood forest is a type of deciduous hardwood forest found in broad lowland floodplains along large rivers and lakes. They are occasionally flooded, which builds up the alluvial soils required for the Gum, Oak and Bald Cypress trees that typically grow in this type of biome...  within the Des Moines metropolitan area Des Moines metropolitan area The Des Moines metropolitan area, officially known as the Des Moines-West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area , consists of five counties in central Iowa, United States: Polk, Dallas, Warren, Madison, and Guthrie...  featuring the largest stand of black walnut trees in North America.
Wapsipinicon State Park	Jones County Jones County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,638 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,911 housing units, of which 8,151 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Anamosa Anamosa, Iowa As of the census of 2000, there were 5,494 people, 1,750 households, and 1,135 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,453.4 people per square mile . There were 1,884 housing units at an average density of 841.3 per square mile...	390	1923	Wapsipinicon River Wapsipinicon River The Wapsipinicon River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, approximately long, in northeastern Iowa in the United States. It drains a rural farming region of rolling hills and bluffs north of Waterloo and Cedar Rapids. The initial vowel rhymes with "pop".It rises in Mower County, Minnesota... , Dutch Creek	Features rocky cave- and crevice-ridden bluffs, a nine-hole golf course, and a 1877 steel bridge that is on the National Register of Historic Places National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation... .
Waubonsie State Park Waubonsie State Park Waubonsie State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, located in the Loess Hills region. It is named for Chief Wabaunsee of Potawatomi tribe.Waubonsie State Park is located in the unique Loess Hills, a landform found only along the Missouri River in Iowa and Missouri, and in China...	Fremont County Fremont County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 7,441 in the county, with a population density of . There were 3,431 housing units, of which 3,064 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Sidney Sidney, Iowa Sidney is a city in Fremont County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,300 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Fremont County and is one of the smallest county seats in Iowa....	1,247	1926	Lake Virginia	Showcases unique Loess Hills Loess Hills The Loess Hills are a formation of wind-deposited loess soil in the westernmost part of Iowa and Missouri along the Missouri River.-Geology:The Loess Hills are generally located between 1 and east of the Missouri River channel...  topography, with rental facilities restored from a former Girl Scout Girl Scouts of the USA The Girl Scouts of the United States of America is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad. It describes itself as "the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls". It was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 and was organized after Low...  camp.
Wildcat Den State Park Wildcat Den State Park Wildcat Den State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, in Muscatine County. The park features cliffs, rock formations, and several historic structures. The 1848 Pine Creek Gristmill and Pine Mill Bridge are both on the National Register of Historic Places. The campground has 28 campsites, but...	Muscatine County Muscatine County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 42,745 in the county, with a population density of . There were 17,910 housing units, of which 16,412 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Muscatine Muscatine, Iowa Muscatine is a city in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States. The population was 22,886 in the 2010 census, an increase from 22,697 in the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Muscatine County...	423		Pine Creek	Features 75 feet (22.9 m) cliffs, rock formations, and several historic structures, including an 1848 gristmill Gristmill The terms gristmill or grist mill can refer either to a building in which grain is ground into flour, or to the grinding mechanism itself.- Early history :...  that is on the National Register of Historic Places National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation... .
Wilson Island State Recreation Area	Harrison County Harrison County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 14,928 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,731 housing units, of which 5,987 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Missouri Valley Missouri Valley, Iowa Missouri Valley is a city in Harrison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,992 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Missouri Valley's longitude and latitude coordinatesin decimal form are 41.558912, -95.893926...	547		Missouri River Missouri River The Missouri River flows through the central United States, and is a tributary of the Mississippi River. It is the longest river in North America and drains the third largest area, though only the thirteenth largest by discharge. The Missouri's watershed encompasses most of the American Great...	Showcases a bottomland hardwood forest Bottomland hardwood forest The Bottomland hardwood forest is a type of deciduous hardwood forest found in broad lowland floodplains along large rivers and lakes. They are occasionally flooded, which builds up the alluvial soils required for the Gum, Oak and Bald Cypress trees that typically grow in this type of biome...  on a former sandbar island named after former governor George A. Wilson George A. Wilson George Allison Wilson was a United States Senator and 28th Governor of Iowa.-Personal background:Born on a farm near Menlo, Iowa, Wilson attended rural schools, and Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa. He graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law at Iowa City in 1907, and was admitted to... .

County-managed state parks

The following state parks are managed by local county conservation boards:

Park Name	County or Counties	Nearby City
Bobwhite State Park	Wayne County Wayne County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 6,403 in the county, with a population density of . There were 3,212 housing units, of which 2,652 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Allerton Allerton, Iowa Allerton is a city in Wayne County, Iowa, United States. The population was 559 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Allerton is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land...
Cold Springs State Park	Cass County Cass County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 13,956 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,591 housing units, of which 5,980 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Lewis Lewis, Iowa Lewis is a city in Cass County, Iowa, United States, along the East Nishnabotna River. The population was 438 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lewis is located at ....
Crystal Lake State Park	Hancock County Hancock County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 11,341 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,330 housing units, of which 4,741 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Crystal Lake Crystal Lake, Iowa Crystal Lake is a city in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. The population was 285 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Crystal Lake is located at ....
Eagle Lake State Park	Hancock County Hancock County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 11,341 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,330 housing units, of which 4,741 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Britt Britt, Iowa Britt is a city in Hancock County, Iowa, United States, and is the home of the National Hobo Convention. The population was 2,052 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Britt is located at ....
Echo Valley State Park	Fayette County Fayette County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,880 in the county, with a population density of . There were 9,558 housing units, of which 8,634 were occupied.-2000 census:...	West Union West Union, Iowa West Union is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,549 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Fayette County...
Frank A. Gotch State Park	Humboldt County Humboldt County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 9,815 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,684 housing units, of which 4,209 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Dakota City Dakota City, Iowa Dakota City is a city in and the county seat of Humboldt County, Iowa, United States. The population was 911 at the 2000 census. Dakota City shares its western border with the much larger city of Humboldt.-Geography:...
Heery Woods State Park	Butler County Butler County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 14,867 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,682 housing units, of which 6,120 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Clarksville Clarksville, Iowa Clarksville is a city in Butler County, Iowa, United States, along the Shell Rock River. The population was 1,441 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Clarksville is located at 42°46'58" North, 92°40'11" West ....
Kearny State Park	Palo Alto County	Emmetsburg Emmetsburg, Iowa Emmetsburg is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,958 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Palo Alto County. Emmetsburg is home to a campus of Iowa Lakes Community College...
Lake Cornelia State Park	Wright County Wright County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 13,229 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,529 housing units, of which 5,625 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Cornelia
Lake Icaria State Park	Adams County Adams County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 4,029 in the county, with a population density of . There were 2,010 housing units, of which 1,715 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Corning Corning, Iowa As of the census of 2000, there were 1,783 people, 803 households, and 452 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,132.3 people per square mile . There were 880 housing units at an average density of 558.9 per square mile...
Margo Frankel State Park	Polk County Polk County, Iowa Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 430,640 in the 2010 census, an increase from 374,601 in the 2000 census. The county seat is Des Moines, which is also the capital city of Iowa...	Saylorville Saylorville, Iowa Saylorville is a census-designated place in Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,238 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Saydel Community School District is located in this area...
Mill Creek State Park	O'Brien County O'Brien County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 14,398 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,649 housing units, of which 6,069 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Paullina Paullina, Iowa As of the census of 2000, there were 1,124 people, 508 households, and 322 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,061.6 people per square mile . There were 547 housing units at an average density of 1,003.3 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 99.47% White, 0.18%...
Oak Grove State Park	Sioux County Sioux County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 33,704 in the county, with a population density of . There were 12,279 housing units, of which 11,584 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Hawarden Hawarden, Iowa Hawarden is a city in Sioux County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,478 at the 2000 census. It is located on the Big Sioux River.-Geography:Hawarden is located at , along the Big Sioux River....
Oakland Mills State Park	Henry County Henry County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,145 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,280 housing units, of which 7,666 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Oakland Mills
Pammel State Park	Madison County Madison County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 15,679 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,554 housing units, of which 6,025 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Winterset Winterset, Iowa Winterset is a city in Madison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,768 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Madison County....
Sharon Bluffs State Park	Appanoose County Appanoose County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 12,884 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,633 housing units, of which 5,627 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Centerville Centerville, Iowa Centerville is a city in and the county seat of Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,528 in the 2010 census, a decline from 5,924 in the 2000 census. After the turn of the 20th century Centerville had a booming coal mining industry that attracted many European immigrants...
Spring Lake State Park	Greene County Greene County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 9,336 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,546 housing units, of which 3,996 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Grand Junction Grand Junction, Iowa Grand Junction is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States. The population was 964 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Grand Junction is located at ....
Swan Lake State Park	Carroll County Carroll County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,816 in the county, with a population density of . There were 9,376 housing units, of which 8,683 were occupied.-2000 census:...	Carroll Carroll, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,103 in the city, with a population density of . There were 4,698 housing units, of which 4,357 were occupied....
Three Mile Lake State Park	Union County	Creston Creston, Iowa Creston is a city in and the county seat of Union County, Iowa, United States. The population was 7,597 at the 2000 census. McKinley Lake lies within a large, multi-purpose municipal park within the city limits, and three additional recreational lakes are located within seven miles of Creston:...

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