Down by the bay, where the nature lovers grow. You’ll be humming your own sweet tune of satisfaction after a visit to Emerson Bay State Recreation Area. This popular spot offers shady camping with a sandy swimming beach and a nearby boat ramp for exploring and fishing Lake Okoboji. The clean and crystal clear waters are a gem of the Iowa great lakes region, and this spot is sure to please the whole fam. Whether you want to motorboat it, canoe it, or even sail it, you can find your happy place here on the water. Or just pack a picnic and head down to the shore for refreshment and relaxation. Simple pleasures everywhere and in any season. Sweet!
Down by the bay, where the nature lovers grow. You’ll be humming your own sweet tune of satisfaction after a visit to Emerson Bay State Recreation Area. This popular spot offers shady camping with a sandy swimming beach and a nearby boat ramp for exploring and fishing Lake Okoboji. The clean and crystal clear waters are a gem of the Iowa great lakes region, and this spot is sure to please the whole fam. Whether you want to motorboat it, canoe it, or even sail it, you can find your happy place here on the water. Or just pack a picnic and head down to the shore for refreshment and relaxation. Simple pleasures everywhere and in any season. Sweet!
At Emerson Bay State Park’s campground you will find modern, RV friendly campsites, some with full hookups, along with a playground and boat ramp right there so the whole fam damily can come along on the adventure. Lake Okoboji will impress the anglers with some of Iowa’s best fishing. Bring along the water skis or even the sailboat if you please. Read more...
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At Emerson Bay State Park’s campground you will find modern, RV friendly campsites, some with full hookups, along with a playground and boat ramp right there so the whole fam damily can come along on the adventure. Lake Okoboji will impress the anglers with some of Iowa’s best fishing. Bring along the water skis or even the sailboat if you please. Read more...
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