Union Grove State Park (Iowa)
| Union Grove State Park | |
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  Location of Union Grove State Park in Iowa  Union Grove State Park (Iowa) (the United States) | |
| Location | Tama County, Iowa, United States |
| Nearest city | Gladbrook |
| Coordinates | 42°07′28″N 92°43′06″W / 42.12444°N 92.71833°W |
| Area | 282 acres (114 ha) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m)[1] |
| Governing body | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | 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.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Union Grove Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Union Grove State Park map and flyer" (PDF). Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ "Union Grove State Park". Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
