Lake Anita State Park
| Lake Anita State Park | |
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 Picnic shelter overlooking Lake Anita | |
  Location of Lake Anita State Park in Iowa  Lake Anita State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Cass, Iowa, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°25′26″N 94°46′33″W / 41.42389°N 94.77583°W |
| Area | 1,062 acres (4.30 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m)[1] |
| Established | 1961 |
| Governing body | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
Lake Anita State Park is a state park of Iowa, US, featuring a 171-acre (69 ha) reservoir on a branch of the Nishnabotna River.[2] The park is located south of Anita on Iowa State Highway 148.
Facilities
[edit]The campground, one of the most popular in southwest Iowa, offers 161 sites, two shower-and-restroom facilities, and a playground. Several picnic areas overlook the reservoir, and 8 open shelters can be reserved for private events.[2]
Recreation
[edit]Lake Anita State Park includes a beach and two boat ramps. All boating is at no-wake speeds. Docks are available for seasonal rent. Fishing is geared toward largemouth bass, crappies, and bluegills. A 1-mile (1.6 km) self-guided nature trail interprets the trees and shrubs of the region. A 4-mile (6.4 km) trail for walking and bicycling circles the lake.[2]
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Entrance sign -
View of campground -
View of dam and trail
References
[edit]- ^ "Lake Ahquabi State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. April 30, 1979. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Lake Anita State Park". Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
