Lake Darling State Park

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 State Park
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Location	Washington County, Iowa, United States
Coordinates	41°11′41″N 91°53′50″W[1]
Area	1,417 acres (573 ha)
Elevation	656 ft (200 m)[1]
Established	1950
Administered by	Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Named for	Jay Norwood Darling
Website	Official website

Lake Darling
Lake Darling
Location	Washington County, Iowa, US
Coordinates	41°12′10″N 91°54′22″W
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	302 acres (1.22 km2)
Surface elevation	656 ft (200 m)

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]