State Park · Iowa
Lake Darling State Park
- Location
- Washington County, Iowa
- Nearest town
- 10.9 miles northeast of Maharishi Vedic City
- Type
- State Park
About Lake Darling State Park
Built around a reservoir that gives the park its name, this site has served as a state-managed retreat since 1950. The park centers on Lake Darling itself, with land set aside surrounding the water. Its position among the small towns of Brighton, Richland, and Pleasant Plain places it in a rural stretch of southeast Iowa.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Lake Darling State Park is in Washington County, Iowa, 10.9 miles northeast of Maharishi Vedic City. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.