Lake of Three Fires State Park
2008 State Park Rd, Bedford, IA 50833
691 acres · 6 miles of trails
Lake of Three Fires State Park in Bedford, Iowa, surrounds a 97-acre lake where leashed dogs access equestrian and hiking trails plus a separate swim beach area. Amenities cover shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Bring towels for the beach.
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- Park
- Lake of Three Fires State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Bedford, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 40.7322, -94.6839
- Size
- 691 acres
- Trail miles
- 6
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (480 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 691 acres of room
- · 6 miles of trail
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Dog policy
Southwestern Iowa state park around 97-acre lake. Leashed dogs on equestrian + hiking trails + swim beach (separate dog area).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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