State Recreation Area · Iowa, United States
Emerson Bay State Recreation Area
Emerson Bay State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Iowa, United States.
State Recreation Area · Iowa, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Dickinson County, Iowa, United States |
| Coordinates | 43.3556° N, 95.1733° W |
| Managed by | Iowa state park system |
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About Emerson Bay State Recreation Area
Emerson Bay State Recreation Area is a 12-acre (4.9 ha) state recreation area in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States, near the city of Milford. The recreation area is on the western shore of West Okoboji Lake, one of the Iowa Great Lakes, and is one of several state parks and recreation areas in the Great Lakes region. It features an observation tower, a boat ramp, and a beach along the lake. Other amenities at the park include a modern campground, a playground, and a picnic shelter.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Milford, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the city of Milford |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 143.1 miles away
- Eppley Airfield (OMA) · Omaha, United States · 146.5 miles away
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) · Des Moines, United States · 147.7 miles away
Parks nearby
Gull Point State Park
Pikes Point State Park
Elinor Bedell State Park
Trapper's Bay State Park
Templar State Recreation Area
Marble Beach State Recreation Area
More parks in Iowa
Frequently asked questions
Where is Emerson Bay State Recreation Area?
Emerson Bay State Recreation Area is in Iowa, United States (43.3556° N, 95.1733° W).
Does Emerson Bay State Recreation Area have campgrounds?
Yes — Emerson Bay State Recreation Area has campgrounds.
How do I get to Emerson Bay State Recreation Area?
The nearest town is Milford, Iowa. near the city of Milford.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Iowa_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Iowa state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerson_Bay_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).