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Lake of Three Fires State Park

Bedford, Iowa

Welcome to Iowa's beautiful Lake of Three Fires State Park located near Bedford.

Camping: The campground has 140 campsites and 30 with electricity. There are restrooms and showers nearby.

Picnicking: The picnic area is located near the lake and is quite scenic. There are grills so bring some meats for cooking. The kids will enjoy the nearby playground.

Trails: Come out and explore over 8 miles of multipurpose trails for all seasons.

Boating: The lake itself is a half mile wide and a mile long. Motorized watercraft are allowed but the entire lake is a no wake zone.

Park History: The history behind the name goes back to the Pottawattomi Native American tribe who were known as the "Fire Nation." Legend has it that this land was a council meeting ground and that they used smoke signals to communicate. In 1935 this land was made a state park.

To contact the office please call 712-523-2700.

691.00 acresabout 520 football fields
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Acreage691.00
Managed byState of Iowa
Address2303 Lake Road, Bedford, IA 50833
Coordinates40.717339, -94.693222
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