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Lake Ahquabi State Park
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| State Park Overview: |
 | "Ahquabi" is a Sauk and Fox word meaning "resting place," and it is a fitting name for this scenic 770-acre park. The park site was recommended by "Ding" Darling, nationally known Iowa political cartoonist and conservationist, and was dedicated in 1936. Many of its structures were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930's and remain available for the enjoyment of park visitors. |
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| Camping: |
| The campground is located by the lakeshore. There are 141 campsites (85 with electrical hookups), modern rest rooms and showers and two trailer dump stations. Each campsite has a picnic table and fireplace. An organized youth group camping area is inside the main campground in the "non-electric" area. Starting February 13, 2006 advance campsite reservations can be booked through the park reservation system. Half of the campsites are still available for self-registration on a first-come, first-serve basis. A playground is located near the campground. |
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| Picnicking: |
| Three open shelters are available for picnics and may be reserved for a fee through the park manager. |
| Boating: |
| Boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboats are available for rent through the concessionaire. Bait is also available through the concessionaire.
A modern boat ramp is located at the northern end of the park. Another ramp is located in the campground. Lake Ahquabi is popular with anglers. A number of fishing jetties and a handicapped accessible fishing pier provide great places for a day of shoreline fishing. |
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| Cottages and Cabins | |  | Stoney Ridge Cabin Rentals - Derby, IA
Our cabins are located on my fourteen acres of ground next to Stephens State Forest in south-central Iowa located on the Chariton River bottom approximately 60 miles south of Des Moines in some of Iowa's best white tail and turkey habitat.
Web Site: http://www.stoneyridgeoutfitters.com/ |
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| Warren County, IA Home Page - ... Moines Metropolitan Opera and Simpson College. Outdoor recreational opportunities abound at Lake Ahquabi State Park, Red Rock Wildlife Area and a number of other county recreational areas. Warren ... | | National Register of Historical Places - IOWA (IA), Warren County - National Register of Historical Places, Historical Properties, Historic Districts, Lodging, Shopping ... Warren County - Historic Districts Lake Ahquabi State Park, Bathhouse Area (Area B) (added ... | | Greater Des Moines Volkssport Association - ... tours the Iowa State University campus, parks, flower gardens, and the Ames city center. The Lake Ahquabi State Park walk is a beautiful walk through prairie land and around the lake. It is open ... | | Indianola Chamber of Commerce - ... Local Attractions Annett Nature Center Located near Lake Ahquabi State Park, this home to the Warren County Conservation Board ... Town Square Sculpture Lake Ahquabi State Park FIve miles south ... |
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