State park

Lake Darling State Park

The park entrance is 3.2 miles from Pleasant Plain. Day use is free. Lake Darling State Park is a state park in Washington County, Iowa.

Lake Darling State Park
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Lake Darling State Park map

Lake Darling State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Lake Darling State Park is free to visit.
Lake Darling State Park is 3.2 miles from Pleasant Plain.
Yes, Lake Darling is open to swimming at Lake Darling State Park.
Yes, Lake Darling State Park has cabins available.

Before you go

Lake Darling State Park is 3.2 miles from Pleasant Plain.

  • Flush restrooms

Trails

  • Hoover National Monuments Effigy Mounds National Trail Named on agency or Wikipedia page

What to see

  • State park Designation in agency park name
  • State park system unit Listed on the agency park identity roster

Swimming

  • Lake Darling