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Notable lake · Howard, Iowa

Lake Hendricks Park

Lake Hendricks Park is a lake in Howard, Iowa.

Lake Hendricks Park: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Lake Hendricks Park

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Lake Hendricks Park — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.37238, -92.54694. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Hendricks Park full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Hendricks Park yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Lake Hendricks Park?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Lake Hendricks Park?

    Nearby: Hayden Prairie State Preserve (sanctuary, 19 km), Wildwood Park (park, 46 km), Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park (cave, 50 km), Little Brown Church in (church, 57 km), Jay C Hormel Nature Center (park, 58 km), East Side Lake Park (lake, 58 km).

    Is Lake Hendricks Park worth visiting?

    Lake Hendricks Park is listed as a notable lake in Iowa on Spotwander.