Beaches

Lake beaches and swimming spots in Iowa

30 swimming spots and shoreline access points are mapped across 3 lakes in Iowa. They come from federal and state datasets, so every one names the agency that records it. None is staffed by a lifeguard unless the operating agency posts one.

30Swimming spots
3Lakes

Swimming spots in Iowa

Each marker opens its page.

Swimming spots in Iowa

Closest to the lake center first.

West Lake Okoboji

Dixon Beach

Dickinson County; 0.6 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Manhattan Beach

Dickinson County; 0.6 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Papoose Beach

Dickinson County; 0.9 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Arrowhead Beach

Dickinson County; 1.0 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Omaha Beach

Dickinson County; 1.0 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Spencer Beach

Dickinson County; 1.0 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Des Moines Beach

Des Moines County; 1.3 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Crescent Beach

Dickinson County; 1.4 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Milford Beach

Dickinson County; 1.4 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Sunset Beach

Dickinson County; 1.5 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Brooks Beach

Dickinson County; 1.7 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Fairoak Beach

Dickinson County; 1.7 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Gilleys Beach

Dickinson County; 1.7 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Fillenworth Beach

Dickinson County; 1.8 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Egralharve Beach

Dickinson County; 1.9 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Wheelers Beach

Dickinson County; 1.9 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Jones Beach

Dickinson County; 2.0 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Bay View Beach

Dickinson County; 2.1 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Kruses Beach

Dickinson County; 2.1 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Chalstroms Beach

Dickinson County; 2.3 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Maywood Beach

Dickinson County; 2.3 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Estherville Beach

Dickinson County; 2.6 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Raebels Beach

Dickinson County; 2.6 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Kellys Beach

Dickinson County; 2.8 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Brownells Beach

Dickinson County; 3.0 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Twin Hills Beach

Dickinson County; 3.0 mi from the lake center.

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Clear Lake

Dodges Beach

Cerro Gordo County; 3.4 mi from the lake center.

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West Lake Okoboji

Moores Beach

Dickinson County; 3.6 mi from the lake center.

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Clear Lake

Farmers Beach

Cerro Gordo County; 4.0 mi from the lake center.

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Lakes with the most access

West Lake Okoboji (27) Clear Lake (2) Rathbun Lake (1)

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