Gull Point State Park, an Iowa State Park located near Spencer

GULL POINT STATE PARK

GULL POINT STATE PARK
1500 Harpen Street
Milford, Iowa 51351

Phone: 712-337-3211
Reservations: 712-337-3211

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The "lakes area" of northwest Iowa offers a tremendous array of outdoor recreation opportunities, year-round. The unique setting of beautiful and clear Lakes East and West Okoboji, Big Spirit Lake and other water bodies truly provides wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation. The focal point for state parks and recreation areas in this region is beautiful Gull Point State Park, established in 1933. Gull Point provides a pleasing, shaded setting on West Okoboji Lake and offers a well-rounded variety of outdoor recreation facilities.

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

Day-UseFishingyes

Hiking Trailyes

Swimming Beachyes

BoatingLaunch Rampsyes

CampingPrimitiveyes

Electric Sitesyes

WinterActivitiesyes

Camping

The Gull Point campground is one of the most popular in the lakes area. The campground is well shaded and features paved roads, playground equipment, modern restroom and shower facilities, as well as a sanitary dump station. There are a total of 112 campsites, 60 with electrical hookups. Starting February 13, 2006 advance campsite reservations can be booked through the park reservation system. Half of the campsites are still available for self-registration on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Lodge

The Gull Point lodge, built during the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corp, is the largest such facility in the state. It features kitchen facilities and will seat 140 people. The lodge is a wonderful setting for group activities such as wedding receptions and family reunions. The lodge is available on a reservation basis through the park manager.

Fishing

Fishing:

West Okoboji and the many other lakes are some of the prime fishing spots in Iowa. Anglers will find challenging sport pursuing a variety of game fish, including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, white bass, perch, bluegills, crappies, catfish and bullheads.

Location

Gull Point State Park is located near Spencer

Nearby Parks

Pillsbury Point State Park

Pikes Point State Park

Orleans State Park

Orleans State Fish Hatchery

Elinor Bedell State Park

Sangl State Wildlife Management Area

Minnesota Slough State Wildlife Management Area

Mini Wakan State Park

Pavelko State Wildlife Management Area

Little Sioux State Wildlife Management Area

Picnicking

Gull Point is a great place for a family picnic. Several open shelters are available and may be reserved for a fee through the park manager.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

August 9 Horrible customer service

We rented two camp sites for seven people 2 adults and 5 kids. We adhered to the two tents/4 people per site rule. However, the DNR counted one of our tents as three tents, simply because it was three single person dome tents That connect together, and made us rent a third site. The worst part was how rude the lady was. She wouldnt even listen to me when I tried to show her the tent bag, indicating it was one tent. She acted as if we were criminals. Since there was NO two way conversation allowed, I indicated that we would pay for the extra site but would never be back, at which point she said Thats fine. Worst customer service ever Three sites for 2 adults and five kids. Really I dont recommend this place at all There are way better places to stay in the Okoboji area

July 20 a hot weekend by not happy

lots of rules that are strickly enforced, no parking except right infront of camper, need to have boats far away in another parking lot long walk to the beach, very little breeze

September 18 Great State Park by Scott White

Great park with hot showers. Great place to fish.