Campground Operations: This campground is 100 percent reservable and accepts reservations April 1 - October 31 until 10:00 pm CST the day of arrival.
Book a Campsite at Gull Point State Park, IA
Overview
Description
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.
Facilities:
Picnicking/Shelters/Lodge
The Gull Point Lodge, built during the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, is the largest of such facilities in the state. There are kitchen facilities, fireplaces, an attached patio and a restroom. The lodge is a wonderful setting for group activities such as wedding receptions and family reunions. Lodge reservations may be made online.
There are three open shelters located in the park; Beach, Gull Point, and Trailhead. The Gull Point and Trailhead Shelters are reservable online.
Camping
The Gull Point Campground is one of the most popular in the lakes area. The campground has both electric and non-electric sites.
Nearby Attractions:
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.
Booking Window
Day-use Lodge
Sat Jun 13 2026 - Wed Jun 09 2027Reservations must be made 4 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Shelters
Sat Jun 13 2026 - Wed Jun 09 2027Reservations must be made 4 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Standard Electric
Tue Jun 09 2026 - Wed Sep 09 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.
Standard Non-Electric
Tue Jun 09 2026 - Wed Sep 09 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Gull Point Lodge:
Reservable: May 1 - October 15
Gull Point Shelters (Beach, Trail Head):
Walk In: March 1 - November 30
Gull Point Shelters (Trappers Bay):
Shelter is not reservable
Gull Point Shelters (Gull Point):
Walk In: March 1 - April 30
Reservable: May 1 - September 30
Walk In: October 1 - November 30
Gull Point Campground:
Closed: January 1 - March 31
Off Peak: April 1 - April 30
Peak: May 1 - October 15
Off Peak: October 16 - October 31
Closed: November 1 - December 31
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Fri May 01 2026
Thu Oct 15 2026
Off Peak
Fri Oct 16 2026
Sat Oct 31 2026
Off Peak
Thu Apr 01 2027
Fri Apr 30 2027
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Bicycling
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Dock, Boat
- Dock, Fishing
- Dump Station
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Icefishing
- Interpretive Trail
- Jet Skiing
- Jogging/Running
- Kayaking
- Lake
- Modern Restroom
- Parking
- Playground
- Powerboating
- Registration Building
- Sail Boating
- Showers
- Trash Dumpster
- Walking
- Water Hydrants
- Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
- ATM/Cash Machine
- Antiquing
- Aquarium Display
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Church
- Fish Hatchery
- Fuel, Boats
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Golf
- Grocery Store
- Horseback Riding
- Horseshoe Pits
- Hospital
- Hunting
- Laundry
- Lookout Tower
- Maintenance, Boat
- Marina
- Medical Clinic
- Motel
- Mountain Biking
- Pier, Fishing
- Rentals, Boats, Canoe
- Rentals, Fishing Equipment
- Restaurant
- Retail, Bait & Tackle
- Retail, Drinks
- Retail, Firewood
- Retail, Ice
- Retail, Snacks
- Shopping
- Swimming - Pool
- Theme Park
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Click here to view the cancellation policy.
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
May 01 2026 -
Oct 15 2026
May 01 2026 -
Oct 15 2026
Standard Non-Electric
$14.00
Standard Electric
$22.00
Shelters
$35.00
Day-use Lodge
$250.00-$500.00
Off Peak Season
Oct 16 2026 -
Oct 31 2026
Oct 16 2026 -
Oct 31 2026
Standard Non-Electric
$10.00
Standard Electric
$18.00
Shelters
$35.00
Day-use Lodge
$250.00-$500.00
Off Peak Season
Apr 01 2027 -
Apr 30 2027
Apr 01 2027 -
Apr 30 2027
Standard Non-Electric
$10.00
Standard Electric
$18.00
Shelters
$35.00
Day-use Lodge
$250.00-$500.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
43.37083, -95.16472
43°22'15"N, 95°9'53"W
Located on the west side of West Lake Okoboji off of Hwy 86.
43.37083, -95.16472
43°22'15"N, 95°9'53"W
Located on the west side of West Lake Okoboji off of Hwy 86.
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