Geode State Park

Lake Geode forms the centerpiece of the 1,640-acre park, offering 187 acres of water surrounded by forested hills and limestone outcrops.

The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the park's infrastructure in 1937, including roads, buildings, and recreational facilities that remain in use today.

Native American tribes once inhabited this region, leaving behind artifacts that document their connection to the land along the Skunk River.

Visitors can access two boat ramps on the east side of the lake, with regulations limiting watercraft speeds to protect the shoreline.

The park contains displays of its namesake geode rocks at the office, though collecting these mineral formations within park boundaries is prohibited.

Location: Iowa

Inception: 1937

Architects: Central Design Office, Ames

Elevation above the sea: 204 m

Website: http://iowadnr.gov/parks/state_park_list/geode.html

GPS coordinates: 40.82610,-91.38030

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:01