Nine Eagles State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- iowadnr.gov(641) 442-2855
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 1,166 acres, Nine Eagles State Park lies in Decatur County, about 9 miles east of Lamoni.
Things to do include horseback riding, swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups, group camping, and showers. There are also cabins for rent.
Pets
Privately owned animals must be on a leash of max six feet or confined; pets may not be left unattended in campgrounds; most cabins/yurts are pet-free.
Statewide rule from Iowa's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- Iowa State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- 1-877-427-2757
The campgrounds are 100% reservable and a reservation is required.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites Hike or bike the three-mile trail that winds around the lake and connects to the campgrounds. Trails consist of crushed rock and grass and lead through rugged terrain and remnants of native prairie. A seven-mile trail is also available for equestrian use. Cross-country ski and snowmobile on seven miles of multi-use trails in the winter.
Stay overnight in a family cabin or camp in one of three campgrounds at the park. The one-bedroom cabin contains a fold-out futon, full kitchen, bathroom and covered deck. The campgrounds offer both electric and non-electric sites, modern showers, restrooms… | — | Electric campsitesShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Hike or bike the three-mile trail that winds around the lake and connects to the campgrounds. Trails consist of crushed rock and grass and lead through rugged terrain and remnants of native prairie. A seven-mile trail is also available for equestrian use. Cross-country ski and snowmobile on seven miles of multi-use trails in the winter. Stay overnight in a family cabin or camp in one of three campgrounds at the park. The one-bedroom cabin contains a fold-out futon, full kitchen, bathroom and covered deck. The campgrounds offer both electric and non-electric sites, modern showers, restrooms and a trailer dump station. Primitive equestrian campsites contain fire rings, pit toilets, water and hitching rails. Advance reservations can be made through the the online reservation system for Nine Eagles State Park. The campgrounds are 100% reservable and a reservation is required.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Modern family cabin
Stay overnight in a family cabin or camp in one of three campgrounds at the park. The one-bedroom cabin contains a fold-out futon, full kitchen, bathroom and covered deck. The campgrounds offer both electric and non-electric sites, modern showers, restrooms and a trailer dump station. Primitive equestrian campsites contain fire rings, pit toilets, water and hitching rails. Advance reservations can be made through the the online reservation system for Nine Eagles State Park. The campgrounds are 100% reservable and a reservation is required.
Things to do
HikingSwimmingBoatingFishingCampingHorseback riding
Trails
Hike or bike the three-mile trail that winds around the lake and connects to the campgrounds. Trails consist of crushed rock and grass and lead through rugged terrain and remnants of native prairie. A seven-mile trail is also available for equestrian use. Cross-country ski and snowmobile on seven miles of multi-use trails in the winter.
Boating and paddling
Fish for bass, channel catfish, bluegill and more on the 64-acre lake at Nine Eagles. The lake’s timbered watershed makes it one of the clearest artificial impoundments in Iowa. Only rowboats and electric motors are permitted on the lake. A fishing jetty provides great shoreline access and a fish cleaning station and boat ramp is also located near the lake.
Fishing
Fish for bass, channel catfish, bluegill and more on the 64-acre lake at Nine Eagles. The lake’s timbered watershed makes it one of the clearest artificial impoundments in Iowa. Only rowboats and electric motors are permitted on the lake. A fishing jetty provides great shoreline access and a fish cleaning station and boat ramp is also located near the lake.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Playground
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- RV dump station
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 23678 Dale Miller Road
Davis City, IA 50065 - Nearest town
- Lamoni — about 9 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.5991, -93.7588
- Phone
- (641) 442-2855
- Nine_Eagles@dnr.iowa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Iowa State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Iowa DNR 'All Parks' directory (Drupal view, ?page=0..3) — state parks, recreation areas, a state preserve and state forests
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology