| Red Haw State Park | |
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 An autumn dawn on Red Haw Lake | |
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| Location | Lucas County, Iowa, United States |
| Nearest city | Chariton, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 40°59′53″N 93°16′16″W / 40.9979370°N 93.2710477°W / 40.9979370; -93.2710477[1] |
| Area | 649 acres (263 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m)[1] |
| Established | 1939[2] |
| Administrator | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Official website  |
Red Haw State Park is a state park in Lucas County, Iowa, United States, surrounding 72-acre (29 ha) Red Haw Lake. It is located near the city of Chariton.[2]
On March 5, 2022, an EF3 tornado struck Red Haw State Park, killing one and injuring another, and causing considerable damage to structures and trees.[3]
References
- "Red Haw Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- "Red Haw State Park". Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- "Red Haw State Park closed after fatality during storm". KWWL. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
External links
- Red Haw State Park Iowa Department of Natural Resources
- Red Haw State Park Map Iowa Department of Natural Resources