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.
| Red Haw State Park | |
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 An autumn dawn on Red Haw Lake | |
  Location of Red Haw State Park in Iowa  Red Haw State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Lucas County, Iowa, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°59′59″N 93°16′37″W / 40.99972°N 93.27694°W |
| Area | 649 acres (263 ha) |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m)[1] |
| Governing body | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Red Haw State Park |
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.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Red Haw State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. January 1, 2000. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
- ^ "Red Haw State Park closed after fatality during storm". KWWL. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
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