Lake of Three Fires State Park
| Lake of Three Fires State Park | |
|---|---|
| Location | Taylor County, Iowa, United States |
| Nearest city | Bedford, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 40°42′49″N 94°41′25″W / 40.7135991°N 94.6903919°W |
| Area | 1,155 acres (467 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Established | 1935 |
| Administered by | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Official website |
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.