Prairie Rose State Park
680 Rd M47, Harlan, IA 51537
680 acres · 4 miles of trails
Prairie Rose State Park in Harlan, Iowa, circles 218-acre Prairie Rose Lake across 680 acres, with prairie and lake trails for leashed dogs. It includes shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Watch for wildlife.
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- Park
- Prairie Rose State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Harlan, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.6072, -95.2278
- Size
- 680 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (280 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.6 / 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
- · 680 acres of room
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
680-acre state park around 218-acre Prairie Rose Lake. Leashed dogs on prairie + lake trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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