McIntosh Woods State Park

McIntosh Woods State Park is a 60-acre (24 ha) state park in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States, near the city of Ventura. The park, which opened in 1944, is located on the north shore of Clear Lake, the second-largest lake in the state. It is a popular access point to the lake for fishers and boaters on account of its three-lane boat ramp.

McIntosh Woods State Park
Map showing the location of McIntosh Woods State Park
Map showing the location of McIntosh Woods State Park
Location of McIntosh Woods State Park in Iowa
Map showing the location of McIntosh Woods State Park
Map showing the location of McIntosh Woods State Park
McIntosh Woods State Park (the United States)
LocationCerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States
Nearest cityVentura
Coordinates43°07′33″N 93°27′32″W / 43.12583°N 93.45889°W / 43.12583; -93.45889
Area60 acres (24 ha)
Governing bodyIowa Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteMcIntosh Woods State Park

In addition to the boat ramp, the park includes two jetties, a fish cleaning station, a beach, and a sandbar jutting into the lake. It is also unique among Iowa state parks for its two yurts, traditional central Asian tents that can be rented by campers. A modern campground with electric and non-electric sites is also available. The park also has a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) boardwalk hiking trail through marshland and a 1-mile (1.6 km) bicycle trail.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "McIntosh Woods State Park map and flyer" (PDF). Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 27, 2016. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  2. ^ "McIntosh Woods State Park". Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 10, 2022.