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Only eight units here sleep twelve or more, and the big weeks go early. How to fit a reunion onto one property, share the boats, and handle the money and deadlines.
The deepest natural lake in Iowa at 138.9 feet, cut by a glacier in a way nobody could explain until this summer. What is true about the water, and what has been repeated wrong for a century.
The rental tab always looks cheaper than the resort tab. Whether it actually is depends on things neither tab shows you. An honest comparison, including when the rental wins.
The first decision is not which room. It is whether you want a resort, a vacation rental or a hotel. Then the room.
The glacier that dug this lake did not build beaches. Here is where the sand actually is, and how to check the water before you drive.
West Lake Okoboji is the deepest natural lake in Iowa, which is why it warms late, cools late, and drops several degrees after a windy week. What to expect month by month, and where today’s reading actually comes from.
Rates fall by half from August 16 and the weekend premium comes off after September 7, so a mid-September weekend runs about a third of the July price. Here is what that gets you, and what it does not.
Looking for the best Okoboji activities after dark? Dive into our list of exciting options and make the most of your evening.
Which lakefront family resorts in Iowa are ideal for big groups? Check out these features before you book and ensure a memorable getaway for everyone.
Explore West Lake Okoboji fishing like never before. Explore prime fishing locations, insider tips, and get ready for your best fishing adventure yet!
Unwind in tranquil Okoboji cottages on the lakefront. Discover your idyllic escape and step closer to a peaceful retreat. Book now for serenity.

Most mornings on West Lake Okoboji, the water goes glass around 6:30. The ski boats haven’t fired up. The wind hasn’t decided what it’s doing yet. From our Main Beach Dock, the largest dock on the lake, you can see clear to the sand bottom, and the loudest thing you’ll