State Park · Iowa, United States
Viking Lake State Park
Viking Lake State Park is a state park in Iowa, United States.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
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| Location | Montgomery County, Iowa, United States |
| Coordinates | 40.9725° N, 95.0375° 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 Viking Lake State Park
Viking Lake State Park is a 1,000-acre (400 ha) state park in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States, located near the city of Stanton. The park is centered on the eponymous Viking Lake, which covers 136 acres (55 ha). The park's amenities include electric and non-electric campsites, six jetties for fishing, and a swimming beach. A restaurant and a boat rental facility can be found near the beach. The park also includes a 6-mile (9.7 km) hiking trail around the lake and a shorter interpretive trail. Much of the park is undeveloped, and a variety of wild plants can be found there.
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 | Stanton, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the city of Stanton |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Eppley Airfield (OMA) · Omaha, United States · 50.1 miles away
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) · Des Moines, United States · 81.5 miles away
- Kansas City International Airport (MCI) · Kansas City, United States · 116.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Iowa
Frequently asked questions
Where is Viking Lake State Park?
Viking Lake State Park is in Iowa, United States (40.9725° N, 95.0375° W).
Does Viking Lake State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Viking Lake State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Viking Lake State Park?
The nearest town is Stanton, Iowa. near the city of Stanton.
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/Viking_Lake_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).