Viking Lake State Park
About
Viking Lake State Park covers 1,093 acres in southwest Iowa, about 3.4 miles from the town of Stanton. It is a state park managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Red Oak weather station run to highs around 73°F in May and 78°F in September. Winters are cold, with typical January highs near 33°F. For paddling close by, the Tarkio River lies about 4.9 miles away and is a canoeing option for visitors who want to get on moving water.
Park size
1,093 acres
Location
Viking Lake State Park
Iowa
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–83°F and lows of 38–61°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Red Oak, IA weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan33° high12° low
- Feb38° high16° low
- Mar51° high28° low
- Apr63° high38° low
- May73° high51° low
- Jun83° high61° low
- Jul86° high65° low
- Aug85° high63° low
- Sep78° high53° low
- Oct66° high41° low
- Nov50° high28° low
- Dec37° high18° low
Where it is
- Viking Lake State Park · State park
- Nearest town
- Stanton, Iowa · 3.4 mi
- Managed by
- State Department of Natural Resources
Nearby
- Tarkio RiverCanoeing4.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
