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Lake Anita State Park, Anita, IA

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Sports & Outdoors

Lake Anita State Park

A 1,062-acre Iowa state park centered on a 171-acre lake, offering fishing, boating, trails, and camping.

55111 750th St, Anita, IA 50020 · Anita, IA

About Lake Anita State Park

Lake Anita State Park is a southwest Iowa park built in the 1960s for outdoor recreation. Its main feature is a man-made lake of about 171 acres, which draws anglers and boaters. Visitors can hike or bike more than five miles of trails through restored prairie, or follow a paved path into downtown Anita. The park offers campsites near the water with electric, non-electric, and full hook-up options, plus shelters that can be reserved for gatherings. Concessions run on summer Saturday evenings.

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