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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)

Spirit Lake Vacation Rentals




Spirit Lake Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Ramada LTD2704 17TH StSpirit Lake, IA (712) 336-3984
Super 8 Motel-spirit LK2203 Cir Dr WSpirit Lake, IA (712) 336-4901
Village West Resort And Hotel20785 170th StSpirit Lake, IA (712) 337-3223
Americinn Lodge & Suites1005 Brks Park DrOkoboji, IA3.0 mi.(712) 332-9000
Village East Resort1405 Hwy 71Okoboji, IA3.0 mi.(712) 332-2161
West Oaks Condo Assn Phase 325 Lakeshore DrArnolds Park, IA3.9 mi.(712) 332-7711
Super 8 Estherville1919 Central AveEstherville, IA14.8 mi.(712) 362-2400
Sleep Inn & Suites2008 Central AveEstherville, IA14.9 mi.(712) 362-5522
Americinn Lodge & Suites110 Belmont LnJackson, MN15.1 mi.(507) 847-2444
Prairie Winds Budget Host Motel950 N Hwy 71Jackson, MN15.1 mi.(507) 847-2020
Super 8 Motel2025 Hwy 71 NJackson, MN15.1 mi.(507) 847-3498
The Old Railroad Inn219 Moore StJackson, MN15.7 mi.(507) 847-5348
America Inn Motel1005 13TH St SWSpencer, IA20.7 mi.(712) 262-7525
Holiday Inn Express1250 Ryan's RdWorthington, MN27.9 mi.(507) 372-2333
Americinn Lodge & Suites1475 Darling DrWorthington, MN28.3 mi.(507) 376-4500
Travelodge Hotel2015 N Humiston AveWorthington, MN28.4 mi.(507) 372-2991
Days Inn207 Oxford StWorthington, MN28.9 mi.(507) 376-6155
Super 8 Motel850 Lucy DrWorthington, MN29.5 mi.(507) 372-7755
Super 83501 Main StEmmetsburg, IA30.0 mi.(712) 852-2667

Spirit Lake Weather & Climate

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.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 22°F 4°F 0.60 in. -
February 29°F 12°F 0.60 in. -
March 41°F 23°F 1.91 in. -
April 57°F 35°F 3.05 in. -
May 70°F 47°F 3.85 in. -
June 79°F 57°F 4.67 in. -
July 83°F 61°F 3.61 in. -
August 80°F 59°F 3.83 in. -
September 72°F 50°F 2.79 in. -
October 60°F 39°F 2.06 in. -
November 40°F 24°F 1.79 in. -
December 26°F 11°F 0.79 in. -

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.

Spirit Lake Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Arnolds ParkArnolds ParkIA3.4 mi.
 
Water Parks
Boji Bay Water ParkMilfordIA7.0 mi.
Denison Aquatic Fun CenterDenisonIA97.8 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Indian Hills Golf ClubSpirit LakeIA 
Okoboji View Golf CourseSpirit LakeIA 
Brooks Golf ClubOkobojiIA3.2 mi.
Emerald Hills Golf ClubArnolds ParkIA4.7 mi.
Woodlyn Hills Golf CourseMilfordIA6.1 mi.
Silver Lake Golf & Country ClubLake ParkIA10.6 mi.
Estherville Golf & Country ClubEsthervilleIA14.2 mi.
Riverview Golf CourseEsthervilleIA14.2 mi.
Jackson Golf ClubJacksonMN15.2 mi.
Loon Lake Public Golf CourseJacksonMN15.2 mi.
Spencer Golf & Country ClubSpencerIA19.5 mi.
Lost Island Golf ClubRuthvenIA20.1 mi.
Spencer Municipal Golf CourseSpencerIA20.8 mi.
Hillcrest Golf CourseGraettingerIA22.5 mi.
Meadowbrook Golf & Country ClubHartleyIA24.6 mi.
Fox Lake Golf ClubSherburnMN25.2 mi.
Prairie View Golf LinksWorthingtonMN27.6 mi.
Worthington Country ClubWorthingtonMN29.3 mi.
 
State Parks
Orleans State ParkIA1.4 mi. 
Pikes Point State ParkIA2.6 mi. 
Gull Point State ParkIA4.3 mi. 
Pillsbury Point State ParkIA4.5 mi. 
Mini Wakan State ParkIA4.8 mi. 
Trappers Bay State ParkIA11.1 mi. 
Fort Defiance State ParkIA12.8 mi. 
Lost Island Lake State ParkIA20.7 mi. 
Killen Woods State ParkMN20.8 mi. 
Okamanpeedam State ParkIA25.0 mi. 
Indian Village State ParkIA34.9 mi. 
Wanata State ParkIA37.2 mi. 
 
Museums
Iowa Great Lakes Maritime MuseumArnolds ParkIA3.4 mi.(History)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Great Plains Zoo & MuseumSioux FallsSD80.1 mi.


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