Union Grove State Park
Map showing the location of Union Grove State Park
Map showing the location of Union Grove State Park
Location of Union Grove State Park in Iowa
LocationTama County, Iowa, United States
Nearest cityGladbrook
Coordinates42°07′28″N 92°43′06″W / 42.12444°N 92.71833°W / 42.12444; -92.71833
Area282 acres (114 ha)
Elevation942 ft (287 m)[1]
Governing bodyIowa Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteUnion 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

  1. ^ "Union Grove Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Union Grove State Park map and flyer" (PDF). Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  3. ^ "Union Grove State Park". Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
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