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Spirit-Lake
is a town in Dickinson County, Iowa with a population of approximately 4,500 residents. The town sits along the western shore of East Okoboji Lake in the Iowa Great Lakes region in the northwest part of the state. Big Spirit Lake, or simply Spirit Lake, is also the name of one of the lakes in the chain of lakes known as the Iowa Great Lakes. The northern shore of Spirit Lake straddles the border of Minnesota and is the largest natural lake in Iowa. Fishing is a popular sport in this area. The Iowa Great Lakes abound with an assorted species of fish, from muskie to perch. Walleye, catfish and bass are other species in the lakes. Spirit Lake also offers sailing, scuba diving, yachting, swimming, wind surfing and parasailing. Several golf areas are located in the Iowa Great Lakes region and snowmobiling is popular in the wintertime. Other activities available in the Spirit Lake region include camping, golf, horseback riding, miniature golf, go-kart tracks, an amusement park, antique shops and flea markets. Spirit Lake has a charming downtown area called Olde Town that offers fine dining or casual dining in local pubs, an art gallery, bookstores, and a variety of other shops. There are an abundance of other attractions in the Spirit Lake/Iowa Great Lakes Region, making it one of the most popular recreational spots in the Midwest.
Surrounding areas: Okoboji, Iowa (2.6 mi), Arnolds Park, Iowa (4.3 mi), Wahpeton, Iowa (4.6 mi), Milford, Iowa (6.9 mi), Lake Park, Iowa (10.9 mi), Estherville, Iowa (14.0 mi), Emmetsburg, Iowa (30.4 mi)
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Spirit Lake Vacation Rentals
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Spirit Lake Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Ramada LTD | 2704 17TH St | Spirit Lake, IA | | (712) 336-3984 | | Super 8 Motel-spirit LK | 2203 Cir Dr W | Spirit Lake, IA | | (712) 336-4901 | | Village West Resort And Hotel | 20785 170th St | Spirit Lake, IA | | (712) 337-3223 | | Americinn Lodge & Suites | 1005 Brks Park Dr | Okoboji, IA | 3.0 mi. | (712) 332-9000 | | Village East Resort | 1405 Hwy 71 | Okoboji, IA | 3.0 mi. | (712) 332-2161 | | West Oaks Condo Assn Phase 3 | 25 Lakeshore Dr | Arnolds Park, IA | 3.9 mi. | (712) 332-7711 | | Super 8 Estherville | 1919 Central Ave | Estherville, IA | 14.8 mi. | (712) 362-2400 | | Sleep Inn & Suites | 2008 Central Ave | Estherville, IA | 14.9 mi. | (712) 362-5522 | | Americinn Lodge & Suites | 110 Belmont Ln | Jackson, MN | 15.1 mi. | (507) 847-2444 | | Prairie Winds Budget Host Motel | 950 N Hwy 71 | Jackson, MN | 15.1 mi. | (507) 847-2020 | | Super 8 Motel | 2025 Hwy 71 N | Jackson, MN | 15.1 mi. | (507) 847-3498 | | The Old Railroad Inn | 219 Moore St | Jackson, MN | 15.7 mi. | (507) 847-5348 | | America Inn Motel | 1005 13TH St SW | Spencer, IA | 20.7 mi. | (712) 262-7525 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1250 Ryan's Rd | Worthington, MN | 27.9 mi. | (507) 372-2333 | | Americinn Lodge & Suites | 1475 Darling Dr | Worthington, MN | 28.3 mi. | (507) 376-4500 | | Travelodge Hotel | 2015 N Humiston Ave | Worthington, MN | 28.4 mi. | (507) 372-2991 | | Days Inn | 207 Oxford St | Worthington, MN | 28.9 mi. | (507) 376-6155 | | Super 8 Motel | 850 Lucy Dr | Worthington, MN | 29.5 mi. | (507) 372-7755 | | Super 8 | 3501 Main St | Emmetsburg, IA | 30.0 mi. | (712) 852-2667 |
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Spirit Lake 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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Spirit Lake Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Spencer Municipal airport (SPW) located about 18 miles southwest of Spirit Lake in Spencer, Iowa, the Worthington Municipal airport (OTG) located approximately 28 miles northwest of Spirit Lake in Worthington, Minnesota, the Fairmont Municipal airport (FRM) located roughly 38 miles east of Spirit Lake in Fairmont, Minnesota, the Fort Dodge Regional airport (FOD) located around 75 miles southeast of Spirit Lake in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and finally the Forest City Municipal airport (FXY) located about 75 miles east of Spirit Lake in Forest City, Iowa.
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Spirit Lake Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Arnolds Park | Arnolds Park | IA | 3.4 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Boji Bay Water Park | Milford | IA | 7.0 mi. | | | Denison Aquatic Fun Center | Denison | IA | 97.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Indian Hills Golf Club | Spirit Lake | IA | | | | Okoboji View Golf Course | Spirit Lake | IA | | | | Brooks Golf Club | Okoboji | IA | 3.2 mi. | | | Emerald Hills Golf Club | Arnolds Park | IA | 4.7 mi. | | | Woodlyn Hills Golf Course | Milford | IA | 6.1 mi. | | | Silver Lake Golf & Country Club | Lake Park | IA | 10.6 mi. | | | Estherville Golf & Country Club | Estherville | IA | 14.2 mi. | | | Riverview Golf Course | Estherville | IA | 14.2 mi. | | | Jackson Golf Club | Jackson | MN | 15.2 mi. | | | Loon Lake Public Golf Course | Jackson | MN | 15.2 mi. | | | Spencer Golf & Country Club | Spencer | IA | 19.5 mi. | | | Lost Island Golf Club | Ruthven | IA | 20.1 mi. | | | Spencer Municipal Golf Course | Spencer | IA | 20.8 mi. | | | Hillcrest Golf Course | Graettinger | IA | 22.5 mi. | | | Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club | Hartley | IA | 24.6 mi. | | | Fox Lake Golf Club | Sherburn | MN | 25.2 mi. | | | Prairie View Golf Links | Worthington | MN | 27.6 mi. | | | Worthington Country Club | Worthington | MN | 29.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Orleans State Park | | IA | 1.4 mi. | | | Pikes Point State Park | | IA | 2.6 mi. | | | Gull Point State Park | | IA | 4.3 mi. | | | Pillsbury Point State Park | | IA | 4.5 mi. | | | Mini Wakan State Park | | IA | 4.8 mi. | | | Trappers Bay State Park | | IA | 11.1 mi. | | | Fort Defiance State Park | | IA | 12.8 mi. | | | Lost Island Lake State Park | | IA | 20.7 mi. | | | Killen Woods State Park | | MN | 20.8 mi. | | | Okamanpeedam State Park | | IA | 25.0 mi. | | | Indian Village State Park | | IA | 34.9 mi. | | | Wanata State Park | | IA | 37.2 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum | Arnolds Park | IA | 3.4 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Great Plains Zoo & Museum | Sioux Falls | SD | 80.1 mi. | |
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