PINE LAKE STATE PARK
Pine lake State Park provides a pleasing mix of woodland, river and lake in the midst of rolling farmland. The 650-acre park encompasses two lakes: 50-acre Lower Pine Lake and 69-acre Upper Pine Lake. Of special appeal to nature enthusiasts are the ancient white pine, the white-barked birch trees and the rare ferns found along the Iowa River. The pine scented air of the campgrounds and picnic areas is a pleasing rarity in Iowa.
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| Overlooking Lake at Sunrise |
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80th Anniversary of the Dedication of Pine Lake
Sponsored by the Friends of Pine Lake
June 17, 2006, Pine Lake Lodge
The celebration will begin at 4 p.m. with a pictorial history of Pine Lake. The parks history will be presented with over 70 pictures beginning with the original Pine Creek til present day. There is also park memorabilia including an ice cream freezer used by the CCC and a water toboggan sled, both on loan from the Hardin County Historical Society.
The local Pork Producers will be on hand grilling their pork burgers. They will start serving at 5 p.m. Along with the sandwiches they will also be serving chips and cold drinks. There will be a charge for the meal.
At 6:30 p.m. a musical program will begin. The outdoor concert will be performed by area talent. Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair and come join the fun! See you there!
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Picnicking and Lodge
Pine Lake offers four beautiful picnic areas. All picnic areas have fireplaces, tables and restroom facilities. Open shelters located at Circle Point and Upper Lake boat ramp and the beach may be reserved for a fee through the park office.
A stone and timber lodge is located on a ridge overlooking Lower Pine Lake. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s, it is popular for reunions and other groups and may be rented for day use through the park office.
Note: At this time, reservations for the Open Shelters and the Lodge are still to be made through the Park Office, not through the call center or reservation web site.
Cabins
Four remodeled stone and timber cabins are nestled along the Iowa River. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and Works Progress Administration in the 1930’s, these cabins have fireplaces to take the chill off a cool fall day. “Pine Creek” and “Bittersweet” cabins accommodate up to six people, “Gopldfinch” and “Sandstone” up to four. “Pine Creek” is accessible to the mobility-impaired. Each cabin features a shower, restroom, stove, refrigerator and cooking utensils. Cabin users must provide their own dishes, eating utensils, bedding, towels and other camping items.
The Iowa DNR has implemented a new reservation program starting January 3, 2006. All reservations can either be made by contacting the call center at: 1-877-IAPARKS (1-877-427-2757), or renters may go online and make their own reservation at www.reserveiaparks.com
For more information regarding Pine Lake State Park please contact:
Don Primus, Park ManagerPine Lake State Park22620 Co. Hwy. S-56Eldora, IA 50627(641) 939-5832(641) 751-1014 (cell)Pine_Lake@dnr.state.ia.us
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Swimming, Boating and Fishing
A beach is located on the lower lake. Both lakes are stocked with bass, crappie, northern and catfish. Boat ramps are on both lakes and only electric motors may be used.
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| Swimmers at Lake |
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Hiking & Bicycling
There are more than 10 miles of well-developed trails around the beautiful lakes. Walk under 250-year-old white pine trees on the southern shore of Lower Pine Lake. A beautiful concrete bike pathstarts at the Welcome Center in Eldora and travels two and a half miles along both lakes in the park and continues to nearby Steamboat Rock, ending at the Iowa River there.
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| Lake Walk |
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| Campgrounds |
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Camping
The Pine Lake campground has 124 modern campsites with 98 electrical hookups (all with up to 50 amp service available), modern showers, restroom facilities and RV dump station. Camping permits are available by self-registration at the campground. Two camp pads are accessible to the mobility-impaired, but the shower building is not at this time.
Starting February 13, 2006, reservations will be taken for portions of the campground. More information regarding reservations can be found by contacting the call center at: 1-877-IAPARKS (1-877-427-2757) or on the web at: www.reserveiaparks.com
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Golf Course
The Pine Lake Country Club, located between the Lodge Area and Upper Boat Ramp Area, is open to all visitors. The picturesque and challenging course meanders over rolling bluffs. It is considered by many as “Iowa’s most beautiful nine-hole golf courses”.
Neighboring Towns
The city of Eldora lies one mile west of the park and Steamboat Rock lies two miles to the north. Iowa Falls is 20 miles to the northwest and Marshalltown is about 40 miles southeast.
Pine Lake State Park
23185 Co. Hwy. S-56
Eldora, Iowa 50627-8010
Telephone: (641-858-5832
Email: Pine_Lake@dnr.state.ia.us
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