State Recreation Area · Iowa, United States
Marble Beach State Recreation Area
Marble Beach State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Iowa, United States.
State Recreation Area · Iowa, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Dickinson County, Iowa, United States |
| Coordinates | 43.4708° N, 95.1239° W |
| Managed by | Iowa state park system |
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About Marble Beach State Recreation Area
Marble Beach State Recreation Area is a 64-acre (26 ha) state recreation area in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States, near the city of Orleans. The recreation area is located on the western shore of Big Spirit Lake and is one of several state parks and recreation areas in the Iowa Great Lakes region. The park includes a large campground, a boat ramp onto the lake and fishing areas. The area was named Marble Beach in 1944, shortly after it was acquired by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The name honored one of the families killed in the Spirit Lake Massacre.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Orleans, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the city of Orleans |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 135.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Iowa
Frequently asked questions
Where is Marble Beach State Recreation Area?
Marble Beach State Recreation Area is in Iowa, United States (43.4708° N, 95.1239° W).
Does Marble Beach State Recreation Area have campgrounds?
Yes — Marble Beach State Recreation Area has campgrounds.
How do I get to Marble Beach State Recreation Area?
The nearest town is Orleans, Iowa. near the city of Orleans.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Iowa_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Iowa state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marble_Beach_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).