Lake Darling State Park

Lake Darling State Park is a state park in Washington County, Iowa, United States. The park is approximately 3 mi west of Brighton; 6 mi east of Richland; and 3 mi north-west of Pleasant Plain.

Lake Darling is 302 acre and has approximately 18 mi of shoreline. It is located on Honey Creek, a minor tributary of the Skunk River. The park as a whole is 1417 acre in size.

History
Lake Darling State Park was dedicated on September 17, 1950. The park is named after Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling.

Land usage
Lake Darling State Park has a picnic shelter, camping cabins, campsites, restrooms, playground equipment, boat rentals, several trails, and a beach. Lake Darling is also home to a variety of fish.