Nine Eagles State Park

Nine Eagles State Park is a 1,100-acre (450 ha) state park in Decatur County, Iowa, United States, near the city of Davis City. The park is located within a hilly area of the state and includes a 64-acre (26 ha) lake.

Nine Eagles State Park
One of the lake's docks
Map showing the location of Nine Eagles State Park
Map showing the location of Nine Eagles State Park
Location of Nine Eagles State Park in Iowa
Map showing the location of Nine Eagles State Park
Map showing the location of Nine Eagles State Park
Nine Eagles State Park (the United States)
LocationDecatur County, Iowa, United States
Nearest cityDavis City
Coordinates40°35′31″N 93°45′15″W / 40.59194°N 93.75417°W / 40.59194; -93.75417
Area1,100 acres (4.5 km2)
Elevation938 ft (286 m)[1]
Governing bodyIowa Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteNine Eagles State Park

The park offers 9 miles (14 km) of hiking trails through forest and prairie landscapes, including a 3-mile (4.8 km) trail around the lake. It also has a 7-mile (11 km) horse trail that is open to snowmobiles in the winter. The lake has a beach along with amenities for fishing and boating, including a boat ramp, a jetty, and five smaller docks. Fish species in the lake include bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass. The park has three developed campgrounds with electric and non-electric campsites along with a family cabin and primitive equestrian campsites.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Nine Eagles Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Nine Eagles State Park map and flyer" (PDF). Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  3. ^ "Nine Eagles State Park". Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
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