1. Gull Point State Park offers a designated swimming area on West Okoboji Lake.
2. Lifeguards are not provided, so swim at your own risk.
3. The sandy beach is perfect for sunbathing and building sandcastles before or after swimming.
4. Swimming lessons aren't offered by the park; bring your equipment if needed.
5. No pets allowed in the swimming areas to ensure safety and cleanliness of water bodies.
6. The lake's clear waters provide excellent conditions for swimmers of all levels.
7. Restrooms and changing facilities near the beach make it convenient for swimmers.
The park offers a variety of boating options for visitors. There is an unsupervised beach area where you can launch your own boat, and the nearby West Okoboji Lake provides ample space for sailing or motorized boats. The lake also has several fishing spots that are accessible by boat, with species like walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass available to catch. Canoeing and kayaking opportunities abound as well due to calm waters in certain areas around the lake.
Fishing:
West Okoboji and the many other lakes are some of the prime fishing spots in Iowa. Anglers will find challenging sport pursuing a variety of game fish, including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, white bass, perch, bluegills, crappies, catfish and bullheads.