County-managed State Parks
The following state parks are managed by local county conservation boards:
| Park Name | County or Counties | Nearby City |
|---|---|---|
| Bobwhite State Park | Wayne County | Allerton |
| Cold Springs State Park | Cass County | Lewis |
| Crystal Lake State Park | Hancock County | Crystal Lake |
| Eagle Lake State Park | Hancock County | Britt |
| Echo Valley State Park | Fayette County | West Union |
| Frank A. Gotch State Park | Humboldt County | Dakota City |
| Heery Woods State Park | Butler County | Clarksville |
| Kearny State Park | Palo Alto County | Emmetsburg |
| Lake Cornelia State Park | Wright County | Cornelia |
| Lake Icaria State Park | Adams County | Corning |
| Margo Frankel State Park | Polk County | Saylorville |
| Mill Creek State Park | O'Brien County | Paullina |
| Oak Grove State Park | Sioux County | Hawarden |
| Oakland Mills State Park | Henry County | Oakland Mills |
| Pammel State Park | Madison County | Winterset |
| Sharon Bluffs State Park | Appanoose County | Centerville |
| Spring Lake State Park | Greene County | Grand Junction |
| Swan Lake State Park | Carroll County | Carroll |
| Three Mile Lake State Park | Union County | Creston |
Read more about this topic: List Of Iowa State Parks
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