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| State Park Overview: |
 | The "lakes area" of northwest Iowa offers a tremendous array of outdoor recreation opportunities, year-round. The unique setting of beautiful and clear Lakes East and West Okoboji, Big Spirit Lake and other water bodies truly provides wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation. The focal point for state parks and recreation areas in this region is beautiful Gull Point State Park, established in 1933. Gull Point provides a pleasing, shaded setting on West Okoboji Lake and offers a well-rounded variety of outdoor recreation facilities. |
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Great Camping
lots of trees, well shaded tent area. Flush restrooms(plus with little ones). Large modern shower house. Walk to lake. Beautiful beach. We have never seen a misquito here, the breeze off the lake keeps them away.
Written by IA native
21-May-2008
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nice view of west okoboji from the swimb
sat on the beach-mixed crowd-young, 0ld, caucasian, latin, beers floated up from a passing boat-probably from sail boat. Ban jet skis
(name not given)
27-May-2008
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| Camping: |
| The Gull Point campground is one of the most popular in the lakes area. The campground is well shaded and features paved roads, playground equipment, modern restroom and shower facilities, as well as a sanitary dump station. There are a total of 112 campsites, 60 with electrical hookups. Starting February 13, 2006 advance campsite reservations can be booked through the park reservation system. Half of the campsites are still available for self-registration on a first-come, first-serve basis. |
| Picnicking: |
| Gull Point is a great place for a family picnic. Several open shelters are available and may be reserved for a fee through the park manager. |
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| 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. |
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| Lodge: |
| The Gull Point lodge, built during the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corp, is the largest such facility in the state. It features kitchen facilities and will seat 140 people. The lodge is a wonderful setting for group activities such as wedding receptions and family reunions. The lodge is available on a reservation basis through the park manager. |
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| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation: Gull Point State Park addition - ... Publications About Internships Intern Testimonials How to Apply Gull Point State Park gets addition Back in the leanest years of ... raised funds to help create Gull Point State Park. Now a new ... | | The US50 - A guide to the fifty states - The US50 is a extensive guide to history, outdoors, tourism, events and attractions for the fifty ... 515)842-6008 [Return to top] Gull Point State Park The campground is well shaded and features ... | | National Register of Historical Places - IOWA (IA), Dickinson County - National Register of Historical Places, Historical Properties, Historic Districts, Lodging, Shopping ... IOWA - Dickinson County - Historic Districts Gull Point State Park, Area A (added 1990 ... | | Okoboji, Iowa City & Visitors Guide - The Official Home Page of Spencer Iowa, USA ... three miles west on 240th st. For shelter rental call (712) 338-4786. Gull Point State Park This park on West Okoboji Lake is a perfect place to spend a ... |
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