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Honey Creek State Park
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HONEY CREEK STATE PARK
HONEY CREEK STATE PARK
12194 Honey Creek Place
Moravia, Iowa   52571
(lat:40.8654 lon:-92.9347) map location

Phone: 641-724-3739
Honey Creek State Park in southern Iowa features 828 acres of rolling, timbered hills with the beautiful backdrop of Iowas second largest lake, Rathbun Lake. Many wooded areas offer visitors a secluded setting for wildlife viewing, especially abundant eer and turkey, along with numerous bird species. Honey Creek State Park is a few miles down the road from Honey Creek Resort State Park.

Stay overnight in one of four rustic camping cabins or at the park's campground. The pine log cabins feature covered porches, basic furnishings, electricity, microwaves, small refrigerators and heating and air conditioning. Water and sanitary facilities are not available in the cabins, but restrooms and showers are in the campground. The campground has modern sites, a universally accessible site, electricity and a dump station. One fourth of the campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and advance reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Honey Creek State Park.
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Boating
Boat or Fish in the waters of Rathbun Lake. The lake is a focal point of the area, and several recreational opportunities such as fishing and paddling can be enjoyed. The North Boat Ramp is the largest on the lake, providing fishing and boating access.
Fishing
Anglers can enjoy fishing from the shores or boats in Rathbun Lake. Species include crappie, walleye, catfish and largemouth bass. Fishing equipment rentals are available on-site for convenience. Ice fishing is popular during winter months too.



Picnicking
Honey Creek State Park offers numerous picnic areas with tables and grills. Some spots have shelters for larger gatherings.
Trails
Hike five miles of multi-use trails at Honey Creek or travel along the Woodland Interpretive trail to learn about the 17 ancient Woodland Native American mounds in the park. Interpretive displays at the beginning of the trail detail the history of Honey Creek State Park.
Birding
Birdwatchers can explore diverse habitats, including woodlands and prairies. Numerous bird species such as warblers, sparrows, hawks are spotted here often. The park also offers guided birding tours for enthusiasts.

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