For people who love to spend time in Iowa's beautiful parks, lounging on our beaches, and enjoying our many beautiful lakes, it can be fun to visit someplace new. This gorgeous Iowa lake is a wonderful representation of everything this great state has to offer. It'll make your summer day perfect.
Lake Anita is located at 55111 750th Street, Anita.
It's in southwest Iowa, about an hour's drive west of Des Moines on Interstate 80.
Camping sites are available here.
There's a youth group site, 52 standard electric sites, 68 standard non-electric sites, and 40 standard full hook-up sites. If you want to reserve a spot, it's a good idea to do so two days in advance of your planned camping trip. Some sites are available only on a first come first served basis, as well.
This park covers 1062 acres. The lake is 171 acres.
It's a no-wake lake that's well-known for fishing. It's stocked with crappies, bluegill, and largemouth bass. Concrete ramps make boat access easy.
It's the perfect place for a picnic.
There's a small town grocery store nearby, just five miles away. Picnic tables and ample shade create a relaxing environment.
Lake Anita has a reputation for being a quiet place to spend the day or relax over a long weekend camping.
Wildlife are plentiful here, including deer, turkey, various native bird species.
The beach is perfect for swimming, lounging, and sand volleyball.
The lake was formed by creating a dam on part of the Nishnabotna River.
The park was established in 1961 and is maintained by the Iowa DNR.
You can operate any sized boat motor, but be sure to keep it at no-wake speeds. There's even dock space for pontoon boats for rent through the park office.
There's a playground and seven picnic shelters, here.
Two modern restroom and shower buildings are available for visitors' use.
Many of the picnic areas overlook the lake.
A one-mile nature trail and four-mile trail that goes around the entire lake makes this a great place for hiking and biking.
Where is your go-to Iowa lake when you want to relax on a beautiful summer day? Tell us about it in the comments.
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