Gull Point State Park

Welcome to Gull Point State Park. Gull Point is one of several state areas that make up the Iowa Great Lakes Region. The lakes area of northwest Iowa offers a tremendous array of outdoor recreational opportunities, year-round. The unique settings of beautiful clear Lakes East and Big Spirit Lake and other water bodies truly provide wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation. There are several area beaches and boat ramps to choose from to access the lakes. From canoes to sailboats to ski rigs, pleasure boating is one of the most popular activities on the lakes. West Okoboji, Spirit Lake and the many other lakes in the area are some of the prime fishing spots in Iowa. Anglers will find challenging sport pursuing a variety of game fish, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, yellow bass, perch, bluegills, crappies, catfish and bullheads. The lakes area also boasts a very expansive trail system which provides bikers, hikers, and walkers many miles of recreational trails to enjoy.

Recreation: Trails The western portion of Gull Point State Park is a hiker's delight, with a 1.5 mile self-guided interpretive trail where the user can learn about the natural and cultural history of the area. This area of the park is an excellent place to observe a wide variety of wildlife from songbirds to white-tailed deer. In the winter, the area is open for cross-country skiing.

Nearby: There are a variety of entertaining local events and attractions to choose from in the Iowa Great Lakes Region. Whether it's the nightlife of Okoboji, a concert, dinner cruise, the amusement park or a long list of other choices, you can find it. Nearby Towns Spirit Lake, Milford, Wahpeton, Okoboji, West Okoboji and Arnolds Park.