| The park is unique in that it has several H2O areas: Brinker Lake (120 acres, open for power boating), George Wyth Lake (75 acres, no wake lake with handicap accessible fishing pier & fishing jetty's), Fisher Lake (40 acres natural lake), Alice Wyth Lake (60 acres, electric motors only) & the Cedar River. Sailboating & windsurfing are also popular. George Wyth beach is one of the most popular swimming spots in the area. The lakes & river provides anglers a variety of fish in a very scenic natural setting. Boat ramps are available on the river & lakes.
George Wyth State Park is located on the Cedar River within the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metropolitan area. Its large expanse of woodland is abundant with many varieties of wildlife. Bird-watchers have observed more than 200 different species & white-tailed deer can be seen year-round. The park has been designated as a National Urban Wildlife Sanctuary. At George Wyth, the visitor can truly "get away" from the busy metropolitan area & take advantage of a variety of outdoor recreation activities in a very natural setting.
The park was dedicated in 1940 as "Josh Higgins Parkway", named for a popular radio character of the day. In 1956, it was renamed George Wyth Memorial State Park after a well-known Cedar Falls businessman & conservationist. |
George Wyth State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
42.537056, -92.393888
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Campground: George Wyth State Park in Waterloo Iowa *