Black Hawk State Park
Black Hawk State Park is a state park in Sac County, Iowa, United States, in the town of Lake View. The park includes land, campgrounds, trails, game preserves, historic structures, and the waters of Black Hawk Lake. Also it is home to the Lake View Water Carnival. This event is held the third full weekend in July every year, and includes many family-friendly activities including a Water Parade. Three sections of the park were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
| Black Hawk State Park | |
|---|---|
The "Witches Tower" | |
Location of Black Hawk State Park in Iowa | |
| Location | Sac County, Iowa, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°17′36″N 95°1′24″W |
| Area | 86 acres (35 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Established | 1935 |
| Named for | Chief Black Hawk |
| Governing body | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Black Hawk State Park |
Blackhawk State Park Wildlife Preserve Area (Area A) Black Hawk Preserve (Area B) Denison Beach Area (Area C) | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Built | 1933-1935 |
| Built by | Civilian Conservation Corps |
| Architectural style | Rustic |
| MPS | CCC Properties in Iowa State Parks MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 90001678 90001679 90001680 |
| Added to NRHP | November 15, 1990 |
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