West Okoboji Lake Travel Guide

The most popular area in the Iowa Great Lakes region, West Okoboji Lake is known for its clear blue waters. A popular weekend getaway destination in the Midwest, the lake offers aquatic activities such as fishing, waterskiing, boating, and swimming. Onshore entertainment includes golf, tennis, and hiking, as well as winter activities such as ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.

West Okoboji Lake is home to several cities, including Arnolds Park, Okoboji, West Okoboji, and Wahpeton, which ring its shore. They offer accommodation, shops, and restaurants for holidaymakers, with a relaxing small-town atmosphere.

Amusement parks such as Ranch Okoboji, Treasure Village, and Arnolds Park Amusement Park provide entertainment for kids in West Okoboji Lake, while natural parks such as Dickinson County Recreational Trails and Horseshoe Bend County Wildlife Preserve have excellent picnic areas and hiking trails.