Pikes Point State Park — Attraction in Iowa

Beautiful public nature space! We had the whole beach mostly to ourselves for over 3 hours. Nice swimming area marked with buoys. Natural sand and small stone bottom. Clear water. Beach area had some debris from dead fish and seaweed so I’d bring a rake next time I come. A few Bits of human trash so be sure you take out what you bring in. No trash cans.Plenty of shade near the beach and farther way. I counted at least 25 picnic tables with plenty of space for large or small gatherings. New modern clean bathrooms stocked with hand soap and toilet paper. Air dryers. No baby changing station. Shelter house made of field stone is rustic. 2 grills for charcoal bbqing near the shelter house. Big open space for frisbee and other activities. Public dock to access the park by water. getting to the shelter house or beach is NOT handicap accessible but the bathrooms off the parking lot may be however no...

Water was a wonderful temperature, and very clear. There was a 14in washed up dead Pike on the sand which was pretty cool. There was a lot of algae in the water but not too much that you couldn't enjoy yourself. The sand was very Rocky and hard on the feet so bring some flip-flops for sure. If I could give a 4.5 I would. This part is about as close to a five as you can get. I would so recommend it for the friends and family and even the dogs. Bring some drinks, and let the good times roll. Also within a good distance of an A&W. When you pull out make sure to drive...

I guess I have to ask, why is this a State Park? I was just visiting, but this and the other State Parks in the area would be town parks anywhere else. Nice enough park, but the fact that this was the best, least run down State Park in the area is really sad. If you visit the Okoboji Lakes area as a visitor from outside the Upper Midwest, try Cayler Prairie, it’s...