Pikes Point State Park

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About the Park

Pikes Point State Park, situated on West Lake Okoboji in the Iowa Great Lakes region, is home to one of the most popular swim beaches in the area. Pikes Point is a nice setting for a family picnic, with several picnic tables and beautiful lake views. A CCC-era stone shelter can be booked for your next special event through the park reservation system under Gull Point State Park.

Contact information:

Gull Point State Park
1500 Harpen Street
Milford, IA 51351

After Hours Fishing

Open to fishing activity between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 4 a.m. in addition to normal park hours. All fishing must be done from the bank in the areas designated for each lake or river. Vessels are not permitted on the lakes after 10:30 p.m. Parking is allowed in specially marked lots only.

The shoreline areas of the state park are on the east side of West Okoboji Lake.

Concessions

Open Memorial Day Weekend through the third Sunday in October, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Items for sale include: 

• Pikes Peak souvenirs (such as t-shirts, hats, pin, magnets, hiking stick medallions, patches, postcards)
• Firewood
• Snack food (pre-packaged ice cream, candy chips, etc.)
• Beverages (water, soda, coffee, hot chocolate)
• Convenience store items (charcoal, ice. etc.)
• Camping supplies (batteries, ponchos, etc.)

Explore the Park

• Iowa Great Lakes map and flyer