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The Lewis and Clark Expedition headed west in 1804 and encountered a lake that William Clark described as “full of Geese & Goslings.”. Today, that lake is Lewis and Clark Lake, which is bordered by Lewis and Clark State Park. The park’s broad open spaces make it a favorite for families who take advantage of the scenic picnic areas and ...
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Lewis and Clark State Park in western Iowa is both a picturesque park and a historic location along the Lewis and Clark expedition from 1804. The park is a popular destination for boating, fishing and other outdoor recreation, with an opportunity to engage in history at the Visitors Center, on a working keelboat and annual festival each June.
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park Trail Guide (pdf) The park has a large campground with 40 campsites, a wall tent, and three cabins, which you can reserve online. The park also has hiker/biker sites available on a first come/first served basis. There is a $5 charge to use the dump station. The site encompasses 3,015 acres.
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Trails Lewis and Clark State Park is a fine place for a leisurely hike. On the trails, park visitors can see a variety of trees, shrubs, and, often, wildlife including deer, rabbits and squirrels, as well as a wide variety of bird species. Lake Activities The 250 acres of Blue Lake offer a variety of water-oriented recreational opportunities. The b...
Picnicking/Shelters/Lodge Lewis and Clark is a very popular area for family picnics. The park has more than 30 acres of picnic grounds with tables, fire grills and drinking water. One open picnic shelter is available for picnic use on a first-come/first-serve basis and may be rented through the park office. The day-use lodge at Lewis and Clark is a...
Onawa is five miles east of the park on State Highway 175. Blencoe is five miles east and seven miles south on U.S. Highway 75. Turin is twelve miles east on State Highway 175. Sioux City is forty-one miles north on Interstate 29. Council Bluffs is sixty-five miles south on Interstate 29.
- 21914 Park Loop, Onawa, 51040, IA
- (712) 423-2829
Lewis & Clark State Park. The Lewis and Clark Expedition headed west in 1804 and encountered a lake that William Clark described as “full of Geese & Goslings.”. Today, that lake is Lewis and Clark Lake, which is bordered by Lewis and Clark State Park. The park’s broad open spaces make it a favorite for families who take advantage of the ...
Lewis and Clark State Park (Missouri) / 39.53778°N 95.05861°W / 39.53778; -95.05861. Lewis and Clark State Park is a public recreation area occupying 189 acres (76 ha) on the south shore of 365-acre (148 ha) Lewis and Clark Lake (a.k.a. Sugar Lake) in Buchanan County, Missouri. The state park features camping, picnicking, and fishing.
