Nine Eagles State Park
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.jpg) One of the lake's docks | |
  Nine Eagles State Park Location in Iowa  Nine Eagles State Park Location in United States | |
| Location | Decatur County, Iowa, United States |
| Nearest city | Davis City, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 40°35′54″N 93°46′10″W / 40.5984690°N 93.7693614°W[1] |
| Area | 1,100 acres (450 ha) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m)[1] |
| Administered by | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Official website  |
Nine Eagles State Park is a 1,100-acre (450 ha) state park in Decatur County, Iowa, United States, near the city of Davis City. The park is located within a hilly area of the state and includes a 64-acre (26 ha) lake.
The park offers 9 miles (14 km) of hiking trails through forest and prairie landscapes, including a 3-mile (4.8 km) trail around the lake. It also has a 7-mile (11 km) horse trail that is open to snowmobiles in the winter. The lake has a beach along with amenities for fishing and boating, including a boat ramp, a jetty, and five smaller docks. Fish species in the lake include bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass. The park has three developed campgrounds with electric and non-electric campsites along with a family cabin and primitive equestrian campsites.[2][3]
