What’s Nearby

If you are interested in finding something to do away from the bungalows we have compiled a list of local attractions that might interest you.

Beaches

Emerson Bay State Park Beach

Located on West Lake Okoboji
*State park area with a public boat ramp and swimming beach.

Terrace Park Beach

Located on West Lake Okoboji
*Large stretch of sandy beach, brand new restrooms, and picnic tables!

Fishing

JTG Expeditions

John Grosvenor
712-330-5815
*Professional fishing guide

Local Marina’s

Boat, jet ski rentals, and more

Mau Marine

1400 Gordon Dr, Okoboji
712-332-5626

Parks Marina

2457 178th Street, Okoboji
712-332-7303

Oak Hill Marina

176 HWY 71, S, Arnolds Park
712-332-2701

Make Some Memories

Arnolds Park Museum

243 W Broadway, Arnolds Park
712-332-2183

Abbie Gardner Cabin

74 Monument Dr, Arnolds Park

Bouncelandia

2501 Boji Bend Dr., Milford
712-318-1031

Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum

243 W Broadway, Arnolds Park
712-332-6550

Okoboji Classic Cars

810 Jeppeson Road, West Okoboji
712-332-8029

Queen II

Arnolds Park Amusement Park
712-332-2183

Okoboji Summer Theatre

HWY 71, Okoboji
712-332-7773

Arnolds Park Amusement Park

37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
(712) 332-2183

Arnold’s Park Raceway

37 Lake Dr., Arnolds Park
712-332-2183

Dickinson County Nature Center

22785 Nature Center Road, Okoboji
712-336-6352

Iowa rock ‘n Roll Music Association

243 Broadway, Arnolds Park
712-330-0889

Pirates Cove / Mini Golf

25 Lake St., Arnolds Park
712-332-6094

Treasure Island / Mini Golf / Flea Market

2023 HWY 86, Milford
712-337-3730

Bible Conference

Okoboji Bible Conference

7 S. Highway 71, Arnolds Park
712-332-2883

Trails

Dickinson County Trails has more than 60 miles of dedicated bike trails and miles of additional signed routes that wind around the lakes and through our communities. Here are a few places to check out:

Gull Point State Park
Barney Peterson
Memorial Interpretive Trail

1500 Harpen St, Milford

Kettleson Hogsback
Wildlife Management Area

125th St, Spirit Lake

Horseshoe Bend

1924 240th St, Milford

Snowmobile Trails

712-320-5187

Golf Courses

Brooks Golf Club

Off HYW 71
712-332-5011

Okoboji View / Pub 19

HWY 86 West
712-337-3372

Emerald Hills

HWY 71, South, Arnolds Park
712-332-7100

Shopping

Central Emporium

144 Lake Shore Dr, Arnolds Park
712-332-5293

Little Red Gift Gallery

220 HYW 71 N, Okoboji
712-332-7013

Mary’s Gift Shoppe

3001 Aurora Avenue, Spirit Lake
712-336-1643
*open year-round

Homeology

248 HWY 71, Arnolds Park
712-332-8015
*open year-round

Barn Swallow

1212 US 71 N, Okoboji

The Three Sons

902 10th Street, Milford
712-338-2424
*open year-round

Restaurant & Bars

Arnold’s Perk

Broadway St., Arnolds Park
712-332-6232

Barefoot Bar

24457 178th St., Okoboji

The Gardens

144 Lakeside Ave., Arnolds Park
712-332-2990
*open year round

The Hutt Bar & Grill

250 HWY 71 South, Arnolds Park
712-332-8074
*open year round

Outrigger

1301 HWY 71 S, Okoboji
712-332-6020
*open year-round

The Ritz

394 US HWY 71 S, Arnolds Park
712-332-2777
*open year round

Waterfront Grille

610 Linden Drive, Arnolds Park
712-220-3200
*open year-round

West O Beer

503 Terrace Park Blvd. West Okoboji
712-332-8090

Bracco

317 240th Ave., Arnolds Park
712-332-7900

Godfathers

2402 Okoboji Ave, Milford
712-338-9000
*open year-round

O’Farrel Sisters

Okoboji Store Bar & Kitchen

1404 HWY 71 S., Okoboji
712-332-5628

Pub 19

1665 HWY 86, Spirit Lake
712-332-8142
*open year-round

Smokin’ Jakes

117 W Broadway, Arnolds Park
712-332-5152
*open year-round

Other

Other attractions and events during the off-season to check out:

  • Oktoberfest
  • The Grove
  • A Little Sioux Orchard
  • Dee’s Bee & Butterfly Festival
  • Biking and hiking the Dickinson County trails
  • Boji Scare
  • Women’s Okoboji Weekend
  • Okoboji 100 Snowmobile Race
  • Ice Fishing
  • Cross country skiing
  • Snowmobiling
  • University of Okoboji Winter Games
  • Santa’s Village
  • Spirit Lake Window Lighting

For additional information and MUCH MORE, please visit:

www.vacationokoboji.com