Lake Wapello State Park
| Lake Wapello State Park | |
|---|---|
  Location of Lake Wapello State Park in Iowa | |
| Location | Davis, Iowa, United States |
| Nearest town | Drakesville, Iowa |
| Coordinates | Expression error: Unexpected < operatorkm 40°49′2″N 92°34′57″W / 40.81722°N 92.58250°W |
| Area | 1,150[1] acres (470 ha) |
| Established | 1932[2] |
| Named for | Chief Wapello |
| Governing body | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
Lake Wapello State Park is a state park of Iowa, United States, located in Davis County. It stands west of the town of Drakesville, Iowa and contains Lake Wapello.
Description
The park focuses on recreational use of Lake Wapello, a 289.00 acres (116.95 ha) natural lake. Swimming at the sandy beach on the north side is supported by the modern beachhouse, originally constructed in the 1930's. The nearby boat ramp allows boating and fishing. The park allows a variety of styles of camping, including 13 rental cabins, 89 camping sites, with 44 powered for RV's[1]. Several hiking trails are available, including a 6.6 miles (10.6 km) trail circumnavigating the lake[2]. The park allows winter usage for snowmobiling and cross country skiing.
A former Boy Scout facility on the south side of the lake, Camp Wapello, was a part of the park from 1984 until 1995.
References
- ^ a b "Lake Wapello State Park - Iowa DNR". Iowa Department of Natural Resrouces. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Lake Wapello Map" (PDF). Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
