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Lake Darling State Park

Brighton, Iowa

With it's scenic picnic areas and beautiful Lake Darling Lodge, Lake Darling State Park is a very popular place for picnics, weddings, and other events. The park was first established in 1950 and was named for J.N. Darling a local cartoonist and conservationist.

Cabins: The park's cabins have a 2 night minimum and each contain a refrigerator, a microwave, and outdoor fire pit.

Camping: 51 of the campsites have electrical hookups and 18 have full hookups.

Boating: There is a no wake speed limit on the lake. The Lake is full of bass, catfish, carp, and many others.

Trails: Hikers will love the wooded hiking trails here. There is even an old 19th century cemetery that can be visited.

To contact the office please call 319-694-2323.

1,417.00 acresabout one and two thirds Central Parks
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Acreage1,417.00
Managed byState of Iowa
Address111 Lake Darling Road, Brighton, IA 52540
Coordinates41.193640, -91.886902
Websitenone on file
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