Viking Lake State Park

A 1,000-acre Iowa state park centered on a 136-acre lake, offering trails, fishing, boating, swimming, and lakeshore camping.

2780 Viking Lake Road, Stanton, IA 51573 · Stanton, IA

About Viking Lake State Park

Viking Lake State Park sits in Montgomery County near Stanton and is built around a 136-acre lake. Much of its roughly 1,000 acres remains natural, with many wildflowers and plants, and visitors often see beavers, turkeys, ducks, and white-tailed deer. Trails include a loop of about 5.5 miles around the lake and a one-mile nature trail. Anglers can fish from six jetties or the shore, and boaters can use four ramps, with motors allowed at no-wake speeds. A sandy beach on the western shore offers swimming. The shaded lakeside campground has electric, full-hookup, tent, buddy, and youth group sites, plus modern restrooms, showers, and a dump station. Three picnic shelters can be reserved, and a limited after-hours bank fishing period is allowed in designated areas.

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