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Center Lake

There are affordable homes on lakefront property on this 263 acre lake. Enjoy sunsets and beautiful lake views from every angle. Center Lake Drive runs along Center Lake in Spirit Lake, Iowa.  Center Lake is a shallow lake great for boating and fishing with an average depth of 12 feet and max depth of 17 feet.. A public park with a playground and shelter house is a nice area for family outings and open kid play. Center Lake is not connected to the other Great Lakes and is located between East Lake and West Lake Okoboji.  Land prices per running foot of lakeshore for Center Lake will be roughly $3000-$5000.

The following is from the Iowa Great Lakes Water Safety Council:

 

 

Center Lake, for its namesake, is located between the northern halves of West Okoboji and East Okoboji lakes. This lake is a small shallow natural lake of 263 acres with an average depth of nearly 12 feet and a maximum depth of 17 feet. Although the entire eastern and southern shoreline has been developed, public lake access remains good at Center Lake with approximately 25% of its 4.7 miles of its northwestern shoreline as timber and wetlands.

 

 

 

Area Insights

Haywards Bay in West Lake Okoboji

Haywards Bay

West Lake Okoboji

Haywards Bay on West Lake Okoboji boasts low approaches and one of the few areas on West Lake to offer sand beaches. Renowned for the "bay of the flags", you will know you are in Haywards bay because of the all the American flags on the end of the docks. Fishing is great in Haywards Bay and the sunsets are one in a million. To get to Haywards Bay by car, one would drive the east side of the lake on Lakeshore Dr.

Dry Dock in Restaurants of the Iowa Great Lakes

Dry Dock

Restaurants of the Iowa Great Lakes

The Dry Dock, connected to Four Season's Resort offers a simplified menu, but consistent delicious food. One of the few restaurants on West Lake Okoboji, the Dry Dock offers up legendary breakfasts, great lunches and dinners, and the local favorite Friday Night Fish Fry. Sit inside or out after arriving by foot, car, or boat.

"The Bridge"

West Lake Okoboji

"The Bridge" has been referred to by the Wharf Bridge, the Kentucky Fried Chicken Bridge, the bridge connecting East and West, among other names. In the good old days, this was actually a draw bridge converted to the current permanent structure. In the 90's when the 3 lane was installed, there was talk about removing the bridge and making some drastic changes. All in all, the base of the bridge remained, and the upper structure was improved. I remember as a kid jumping off the bridge, and fishing on and under the bridge. In fact, an unforgettable memory I have is when I was fishing with my cousin and I casted out trying to reach the opposite corner of the bridge with my lure. In mid air, a pigeon flew and the timing was so great that my line wrapped around the pigeon, and the pigeon went into the water. I reeled it up and had caught a pigeon. My cousin then decided to hold this pigeon inside the front of his coat. We went to show people at Okoboji Boats what we had caught. When we got there, he opened his jacket, and the pigeon had pooped all over his white shirt.

The Coffee Shop

Milford

This quaint coffee shop in downtown Milford, IA is the talk of the town. You must stop in for a hot or cold drink and enjoy the atmosphere of this eclectic cafe. Locals and visitors alike enjoy meeting at this town favorite.

Pike's Point State Park in West Lake Okoboji

Pike's Point State Park

West Lake Okoboji

Pike's Point is located at 15973 213th Ave, Spirit Lake, IA on beautiful West Lake Okoboji. It is one of the largest parks in the Iowa Great Lakes, and provides for all kinds of activities including fishing, swimming, bird watching etc. This park also has a rest room, and a beach. If coming by boat, one wants to be careful as the point extends far into the lake, and there is a warning buoy roughly 300 feet from the point of shore. In 2010, many trees here were uprooted because of some severe straight line winds during the storm that reaked havoc through the Iowa Great Lakes.

Terrace Park

West Lake Okoboji

Terrace Park is located in Brown's Bay on West Lake, Okoboji. It is one of the largest public beaches on West Lake and has entertained beach goers for many years. Next to Terrace Park is Boys Town out of Omaha, Nebraska. I remember as a kid spending entire days at terrace park, either riding bicycle or taking a moped (yes a moped) down to meet with friends and playing king on the dock. In 2010, the morning after "the storm", Terrace Park was carnage. Boat were stacked on top of each other. Trees were uprooted, and hoists were tossed around. Boats and other water craft were found in Terrace Park that belonged to owners on the North end of West Lake.

SUNNYVILLE

Arnolds Park

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Dixon Family Chiropractic in Spirit Lake

Dixon Family Chiropractic

Spirit Lake

Dixon Family Chiropractic is a clinic located on Hwy 9, east of Walmart, next to Pizza Ranch and has convenient hours.....open 6 days a week at 7:30 am, evenings and Saturdays. Formerly in the convenient health care building south of the 4 way stop in Spirit Lake, Wade and Adalee offer a friendly staff and professional services.

WEST Algona

Algona

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Omaha Beach in West Lake Okoboji

Omaha Beach

West Lake Okoboji

Omaha Beach is on the north end of Echo Bay, extending out into Omaha Point. Known for its secluded private access from Lakeshore Drive, Omaha Beach properties are some of the most sought after on West Lake, easily fetching over $15000 per linear foot of lakeshore.

WEST Algona

Algona

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The Family Diner in Spirit Lake

The Family Diner

Spirit Lake

The Family Diner is Spirit Lake, IA is a local favorite! They offer up a large portion for small money, but whether you come early or late you may be in for a wait. With homemade bread and the largest sausage patty you have seen, The Family Diner is consistently delicious. They are open only for breakfast and lunch and closed two days a week. In my former career at Stylecraft, the family diner was definately a favorite when our friends would visit from North Carolina. They were always inpressed with the bread and rolls and corn beef hash.

 

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Center Lake Homes For Sale

2230 & 2234 165th Street, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
5
Status: Active

For the love of the lake… This amazing home sits on 220 feet of lakeshore, rustic and welcoming with an impressive covered deck overlooking the lake. Living room with fireplace, open loft, spacious kitchen with walkout, wood floors, three season...

  • 230335MLS #
  • 1BATHS
  • N/ABEDS
  • 2728SQFT
Listed by : INGVALL REAL ESTATE TEAM, MARY LYNN INGVALL (712.330.1121)
2226 165th Street, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
5
Status: Active

Wonderful opportunity in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes that includes 5 acres of land and 230 feet of lakeshore on Center Lake in Spirit Lake. Enjoy the best of both worlds with an acreage on the water. Experience the great outdoors: whether...

  • 230336MLS #
  • 2BATHS
  • 3BEDS
  • 1988SQFT
Listed by : INGVALL REAL ESTATE TEAM, MARY LYNN INGVALL (712.330.1121)
2606 Center Lake Drive, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Price Decreased
5
Status: Active

Escape to the tranquility of Center Lake on 92 feet of lakeshore. With 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, there is plenty of space for the whole family. You will love the vaulted ceilings, master suite, and the fact that all the bedrooms have lake...

  • 230823MLS #
  • 4BATHS
  • 4BEDS
  • 2576SQFT
Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)

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