Lake of Three Fires State Park is a 1,155-acre (467 ha) state park in Taylor County, Iowa, United States, located 4.3 miles northeast of the city center of Bedford. The park is centered on the eponymous 85-acre (34 ha) Lake of Three Fires. It was established in 1935 and named for a Potawatomi group that once lived there.
The lake features a beach area with a playground, two boat ramps, and several fishing jetties. Fish species in the lake include bluegill, bullhead, and crappie. The park's camping facilities include two campgrounds with electric and non-electric sites, an additional equestrian campground with horse pens, and six cabins. The park has 10 miles (16 km) of multi-use trails which are popular for hiking and horseback riding.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Lake of Three Fires". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Lake of Three Fires State Park map and flyer" (PDF). Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
- ^ "Lake of Three Fires State Park". Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
