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Okoboji
is a small city of approximately 800 residents, located in Dickinson County in northeast Iowa. It sits along the western shore of East Okoboji Lake in the Iowa Great Lakes Region. Pikes Point State Park is located within the city limits of Okoboji. This area has become a major summer tourist attraction, with a growing number of resorts around the lakes. For over 100 years, families have come to Lake Okoboji, which is a region rich in heritage and abundant in recreational activities. Visitors of all ages are drawn to the blue lakes, the sunshine and the fun times. Activities at Okoboji include fishing and boating, and almost every other water sport imaginable. There are nature trails for hiking, golf courses and amusement parks nearby. Lake Okoboi is especially well known for its fishing of bullheads. Spirit Lake, which is another of the Iowa Great Lakes, contains over 40 species of fish, including walleye and yellow perch. Other nearby attractions include Arnolds Park, which is home to a historic amusement park, the Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and the Iowa Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.
Surrounding areas: Arnolds Park, Iowa (1.7 mi), Wahpeton, Iowa (2.5 mi), Spirit Lake, Iowa (2.6 mi), Milford, Iowa (4.3 mi), Lake Park, Iowa (10.7 mi), Estherville, Iowa (14.9 mi), Emmetsburg, Iowa (29.5 mi)
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Okoboji Vacation Rentals
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Okoboji Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Americinn Lodge & Suites | 1005 Brks Park Dr | Okoboji, IA | | (712) 332-9000 | | Village East Resort | 1405 Hwy 71 | Okoboji, IA | | (712) 332-2161 | | West Oaks Condo Assn Phase 3 | 25 Lakeshore Dr | Arnolds Park, IA | 1.3 mi. | (712) 332-7711 | | Ramada LTD | 2704 17TH St | Spirit Lake, IA | 2.5 mi. | (712) 336-3984 | | Super 8 Motel-spirit LK | 2203 Cir Dr W | Spirit Lake, IA | 2.8 mi. | (712) 336-4901 | | Village West Resort And Hotel | 20785 170th St | Spirit Lake, IA | 9.8 mi. | (712) 337-3223 | | Super 8 Estherville | 1919 Central Ave | Estherville, IA | 15.7 mi. | (712) 362-2400 | | Sleep Inn & Suites | 2008 Central Ave | Estherville, IA | 15.8 mi. | (712) 362-5522 | | Americinn Lodge & Suites | 110 Belmont Ln | Jackson, MN | 17.7 mi. | (507) 847-2444 | | Prairie Winds Budget Host Motel | 950 N Hwy 71 | Jackson, MN | 17.7 mi. | (507) 847-2020 | | Super 8 Motel | 2025 Hwy 71 N | Jackson, MN | 17.7 mi. | (507) 847-3498 | | America Inn Motel | 1005 13TH St SW | Spencer, IA | 18.2 mi. | (712) 262-7525 | | The Old Railroad Inn | 219 Moore St | Jackson, MN | 18.3 mi. | (507) 847-5348 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1250 Ryan's Rd | Worthington, MN | 28.4 mi. | (507) 372-2333 | | Super 8 | 3501 Main St | Emmetsburg, IA | 28.9 mi. | (712) 852-2667 | | Americinn Lodge & Suites | 1475 Darling Dr | Worthington, MN | 28.9 mi. | (507) 376-4500 | | Travelodge Hotel | 2015 N Humiston Ave | Worthington, MN | 29.1 mi. | (507) 372-2991 | | Days Inn | 207 Oxford St | Worthington, MN | 29.5 mi. | (507) 376-6155 |
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Okoboji Weather & Climate
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Northwest Iowa lies in the humid continental zone and has four distinct seasons. Nearly three-fourths of the annual precipitation is received April through September. Severe thunderstorms are possible during this time. However, this northwest section is drier in summer and colder in the winter than the southern regions of the state. Seasonal snowfall statewide is 32 inches and varies from 40 inches in the northeast to 20 inches in the extreme southeast corner of the state. Blizzards are not uncommon and summertime tornadoes are possible. January and February are generally the coldest months. Hot dry winds, originating in the desert southwest, occasionally reach Iowa in the summer, producing unusually high temperatures. Autumn "Indian Summers" are a result of the dominance of air masses moving across the U.S. from the Pacific Ocean.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
22°F |
4°F |
0.60 in. |
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| February |
29°F |
12°F |
0.60 in. |
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| March |
41°F |
23°F |
1.91 in. |
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| April |
57°F |
35°F |
3.05 in. |
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| May |
70°F |
47°F |
3.85 in. |
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| June |
79°F |
57°F |
4.67 in. |
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| July |
83°F |
61°F |
3.61 in. |
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| August |
80°F |
59°F |
3.83 in. |
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| September |
72°F |
50°F |
2.79 in. |
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| October |
60°F |
39°F |
2.06 in. |
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| November |
40°F |
24°F |
1.79 in. |
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| December |
26°F |
11°F |
0.79 in. |
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Okoboji Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Spencer Municipal airport (SPW) located about 15 miles south of Okoboji in Spencer, Iowa, the Worthington Municipal airport (OTG) located approximately 29 miles northwest of Okoboji in Worthington, Minnesota, the Fairmont Municipal airport (FRM) located roughly 39 miles east of Okoboji in Fairmont, Minnesota, and finally the Fort Dodge Regional airport (FOD) located around 74 miles southeast of Okoboji in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
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Okoboji Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Arnolds Park | Arnolds Park | IA | 1.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Boji Bay Water Park | Milford | IA | 4.4 mi. | | | Denison Aquatic Fun Center | Denison | IA | 95.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Brooks Golf Club | Okoboji | IA | | | | Emerald Hills Golf Club | Arnolds Park | IA | 2.1 mi. | | | Okoboji View Golf Course | Spirit Lake | IA | 2.8 mi. | | | Indian Hills Golf Club | Spirit Lake | IA | 3.2 mi. | | | Woodlyn Hills Golf Course | Milford | IA | 3.7 mi. | | | Silver Lake Golf & Country Club | Lake Park | IA | 10.5 mi. | | | Estherville Golf & Country Club | Estherville | IA | 15.1 mi. | | | Riverview Golf Course | Estherville | IA | 15.1 mi. | | | Spencer Golf & Country Club | Spencer | IA | 17.0 mi. | | | Jackson Golf Club | Jackson | MN | 17.8 mi. | | | Loon Lake Public Golf Course | Jackson | MN | 17.8 mi. | | | Spencer Municipal Golf Course | Spencer | IA | 18.3 mi. | | | Lost Island Golf Club | Ruthven | IA | 18.7 mi. | | | Hillcrest Golf Course | Graettinger | IA | 21.9 mi. | | | Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club | Hartley | IA | 22.3 mi. | | | Fox Lake Golf Club | Sherburn | MN | 27.4 mi. | | | Prairie View Golf Links | Worthington | MN | 28.2 mi. | | | Emmetsburg Country Club | Emmetsburg | IA | 29.6 mi. | | | Sanborn Golf & Country Club | Sanborn | IA | 29.8 mi. | | | Worthington Country Club | Worthington | MN | 29.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Gull Point State Park | | IA | 1.9 mi. | | | Pillsbury Point State Park | | IA | 1.9 mi. | | | Pikes Point State Park | | IA | 2.3 mi. | | | Orleans State Park | | IA | 4.0 mi. | | | Mini Wakan State Park | | IA | 7.3 mi. | | | Trappers Bay State Park | | IA | 11.0 mi. | | | Fort Defiance State Park | | IA | 13.5 mi. | | | Lost Island Lake State Park | | IA | 19.2 mi. | | | Killen Woods State Park | | MN | 23.3 mi. | | | Okamanpeedam State Park | | IA | 26.4 mi. | | | Indian Village State Park | | IA | 32.3 mi. | | | Wanata State Park | | IA | 34.6 mi. | | | Mill Creek State Park | | IA | 38.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum | Arnolds Park | IA | 1.0 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Great Plains Zoo & Museum | Sioux Falls | SD | 79.6 mi. | |
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