Pikes Point State Park

Pikes Point State Park is a recreational area covering 15 acres on a peninsula that juts into West Okoboji Lake, offering a swimming beach, boat launch facilities, and picnic grounds. The park includes a stone shelter built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, along with a playground and various recreational spaces.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources established this recreational area in 1931 as a public park. In 1936, it came under the management of Gull Point State Park.

The National Register of Historic Places recognizes the park's stone shelter, constructed by Civilian Conservation Corps Company 778 with local materials.

The park is easy to navigate on foot with clearly marked paths connecting all main areas. Bring suitable footwear for uneven ground and be prepared for changing weather conditions near the water.

The stone shelter features a striking staircase of 29 steps climbing the hillside, with two fireplaces and curved stone benches built into the structure. This building showcases the skilled craftsmanship of the Civilian Conservation Corps and represents one of their notable conservation projects from the 1930s era.

Location: Dickinson County

Inception: 1931

Elevation above the sea: 438 m

Website: https://iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/Iowa-Great-Lakes#Pikes-Point-State-Park-81

GPS coordinates: 43.41528,-95.16167

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:04