State Park · Iowa, United States
Union Grove State Park
Union Grove State Park is a state park in Iowa, United States.
State Park · Iowa, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Tama County, Iowa, United States |
| Coordinates | 42.1244° N, 92.7183° W |
| Managed by | Iowa state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Union Grove State Park
Union Grove State Park is a 282-acre (114 ha) state park in Tama County, Iowa, United States, near the city of Gladbrook. The park, which was opened in 1938, is home to the 110-acre (45 ha) Union Grove Lake along with a dam and a waterfall. The lake features two boat ramps, a beach, and 24-hour fishing sites. Fish living in the lake include bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, and walleye. The park also includes 3 miles (4.8 km) of hiking trails, a campground, and two cabins. Animals that can be seen within the park include deer, turkeys, and various songbirds.
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 | Gladbrook, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the city of Gladbrook |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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| Lodges | The park also includes 3 miles (4.8 km) of hiking trails, a campground, and two cabins |
Airports near this park
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- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) · Des Moines, United States · 63.2 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Iowa
Frequently asked questions
Where is Union Grove State Park?
Union Grove State Park is in Iowa, United States (42.1244° N, 92.7183° W).
Does Union Grove State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Union Grove State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Union Grove State Park?
The nearest town is Gladbrook, Iowa. near the city of Gladbrook.
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/Union_Grove_State_Park_(Iowa) — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).