Lake of Three Fires State Park explained

Lake of Three Fires State Park
Map:USA Iowa#USA
Relief:1
Location:Taylor County, Iowa, United States
Nearest City:Bedford
Coordinates:40.7186°N -94.6925°W
Area Acre:1155
Elevation:1142feet[1]
Governing Body:Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Website:Lake of Three Fires State Park

Lake of Three Fires State Park is a 1155acres 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 85acres 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 of multi-use trails which are popular for hiking and horseback riding.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Lake of Three Fires.
  2. Web site: Lake of Three Fires State Park map and flyer . Iowa Department of Natural Resources . February 5, 2022.
  3. Web site: Lake of Three Fires State Park . Iowa Department of Natural Resources . February 5, 2022.