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
An autumn dawn on Red Haw Lake
Map showing the location of Red Haw State Park
Map showing the location of Red Haw State Park
Location of Red Haw State Park in Iowa
Map showing the location of Red Haw State Park
Map showing the location of Red Haw State Park
Red Haw State Park (the United States)
LocationLucas County, Iowa, United States
Coordinates40°59′59″N 93°16′37″W / 40.99972°N 93.27694°W / 40.99972; -93.27694
Area649 acres (263 ha)
Elevation978 ft (298 m)[1]
Governing bodyIowa Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteRed 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]

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  1. ^ "Red Haw State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. January 1, 2000. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
  2. ^ "Red Haw State Park closed after fatality during storm". KWWL. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
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