Nine Eagles State Park

State park in Decatur County, Iowa

40°35′31″N 93°45′15″W / 40.59194°N 93.75417°W / 40.59194; -93.75417Area1,100 acres (4.5 km2)Elevation938 ft (286 m)[1]Governing bodyIowa Department of Natural ResourcesWebsiteNine Eagles State Park

Nine Eagles State Park is a 1,100-acre (450 ha) state park in Decatur County, Iowa, United States, near the city of Davis City. The park is located within a hilly area of the state and includes a 64-acre (26 ha) lake.

The park offers 9 miles (14 km) of hiking trails through forest and prairie landscapes, including a 3-mile (4.8 km) trail around the lake. It also has a 7-mile (11 km) horse trail that is open to snowmobiles in the winter. The lake has a beach along with amenities for fishing and boating, including a boat ramp, a jetty, and five smaller docks. Fish species in the lake include bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass. The park has three developed campgrounds with electric and non-electric campsites along with a family cabin and primitive equestrian campsites.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Nine Eagles Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Nine Eagles State Park map and flyer" (PDF). Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  3. ^ "Nine Eagles State Park". Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 5, 2022.

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