Location: Spirit Lake
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Spirit Lake is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,840 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Dickinson County.
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1. Spirit Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Iowegian-Viking - Spirit Lake, United States
The lake shores have many average sized homes and compared it to Lake Okoboji there are relatively few boats. There is a bicycle route around the entire lake consisting of some bicycle paths, but at places you need to ride along the side of a highway. There are a number of boat launches and several campgrounds. There are no restaurants with docks on the lake as there are on East and West Lake Okoboji. You are a canoe or kaya there are several small lakes as well as marshy areas near Spirit Lake with a variety of wildlife. Near the South east corner of the lake is a fish hatchery that one can tour. Also there is a bicycle path from the hatchery that will take you into the commercial area of the town of Spirit Lake several miles to the south.
2. Templar State Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By JohnnyCosmo
Quiet and one of the Iowa Great Lakes regions "hidden" spots to sit and contemplate, go fishing off the dock, have a family picnic, pick up beach glass or simply run in the grass. Clean restroom facility open only a portion of the year. On Big Spirit Lake. Three covered areas ... one available for rental.
3. Pike's Point State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By MniSotaTravelers - Rochester, United States
Great place for a picnic with plenty of tables, go for a dip in the lake, and stay for a sunset view! Some steps take you down lakeside.
4. Elinor Bedell State Park
5. Marble Beach State Recreation Area
6. Camp Foster Ymca
Since 1912, Camp Foster has been teaching positive values to children. Nestled along East Lake Okoboji, Camp Foster continues to pride itself on offering values-based youth programming in a natural setting for over 100 years. We offer Overnight, Day & Family Camps and public programming like water sports rentals, horseback riding, zipline & climbing adventures, hatchet throwing and archery.
7. Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
8. Mini-Wakan State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By travelermdd - Spirit Lake, United States
We hosted a family event there a few years back and the venue was outstanding. Views from the shelter house are exceptional, and the kitchen area is very useful. It was cool and quiet in the summer with a nice breeze. Everyone raved about the location.
