Lake of Three Fires State Park
State park in Iowa, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Location | Taylor County, Iowa, United States |
Nearest city | Bedford |
Coordinates | 40°43′07″N 94°41′33″W |
Area | 1,155 acres (4.67 km2) |
Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m)[1] |
Governing body | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
Website | Lake of Three Fires State Park |
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]