Lake Darling State Park

Lake Darling State Park
Lake Darling State Park
Location in Iowa
Lake Darling State Park
Location in United States
LocationWashington County, Iowa, United States
Coordinates41°11′41″N 91°53′50″W / 41.1947460°N 91.8971342°W / 41.1947460; -91.8971342
Area1,417 acres (573 ha)
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Established1950
Administered byIowa Department of Natural Resources
Named forJay Norwood Darling
WebsiteOfficial website
Lake Darling
Lake Darling
LocationWashington County, Iowa, US
Coordinates41°12′10″N 91°54′22″W / 41.20278°N 91.90611°W / 41.20278; -91.90611
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area302 acres (1.22 km2)
Surface elevation656 ft (200 m)

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 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.