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A hotel named "The Big O" with a stone facade and a flagpole with an American flag.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a bathtub.

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, doors numbered 201 and 202, and a long corridor leading to a room.

A building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and an American flag.

1. Okoboji Inn & Suites

1.8 km from Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Mark

HK$629

HK$704 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A deck with striped lounge chairs and a canopy overhead.

A room with a leather sofa, patterned chairs, a coffee table with books and flowers, a large framed photograph on the wall, and a checkered floor.

A person lying on a bed with a book, in a room with a wooden headboard and a round wall light.

A poolside area with wooden lounge chairs, a pool, and a building with large windows and a door.

2. The Inn Hotel Lake Okoboji, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1.3 km from Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Jenna

HK$889

HK$996 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, decorative hanging lights, and vibrant artwork on the walls.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden beams, stainless steel appliances, and teal dishware on shelves.

The exterior of Vintage Block Inn & Suites Office with a sign indicating it's open.

3. Vintage Block Inn & Suites

2.9 km from Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Joseph

HK$784

HK$888 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool area with multiple water slides, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake.

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a visible pizza oven.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a high wooden ceiling.

A brick oven pizza oven with a wooden pizza peel, a digital clock, and a neon sign above.

4. Bridges Bay Resort

1.8 km from Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Mel

HK$698

HK$829 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A two-story white house with a front porch and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.

A dining room with multiple tables set for a meal, a grand piano, and a fireplace.

A large, white, two-story house with a covered porch and multiple windows.

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed with a dark blanket, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

5. The Oakwood Inn Okoboji - Adults Only

4.8 km from Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Cynthia H

HK$1,178

HK$1,296 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a view of a hotel in the background.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a sign for 'Amerind Inn by Wyndham,' and a landscaped garden with colorful flowers.

A hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, American flag, and a clock on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and white furniture.

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

3.5 km from Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Kim

HK$734

HK$807 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A wooden cabin with a balcony, outdoor seating, and hanging flower baskets.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a small table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hotel room with a wooden interior, two beds, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and bathtub.

7. Northland Inn Motel

9.4 km from Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Cindy

HK$740

HK$814 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a large mirror.

A Super 8 motel with a large sign, multiple parking spaces, and a well-maintained lawn.

A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

An outdoor patio with red chairs and a fire pit, a Super 8 sign, and a parking lot in the background.

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

7.2 km from Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Mary

HK$477

HK$525 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A spacious room with large windows, a wooden reception desk, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a black reception mat, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and various kitchen appliances and items.

9. Travelodge by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

7.2 km from Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Rolanna

HK$559

HK$615 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, red and green umbrellas, and potted plants.

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and a television mounted on the wall.

A sign for Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center by ClubHouse, featuring a modern building and a parking lot with several cars.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple water slides and a netted climbing structure.

10. Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

3.3 km from Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Jeffrey

HK$698

HK$833 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and a clear view of the pool area.

A reception area with a counter, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a chair.

11. Ramada by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

7.4 km from Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Marsha

HK$527

HK$580 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel lobby with a long marble bar, seating area with sofas and chairs, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, wooden cabinets, a sofa, and potted plants.

A living room with patterned sofas, a round coffee table, and leather ottomans.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

12. Rodeway Inn Milford

3.8 km from Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Christopher

HK$555

HK$622 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

Three canoes on a calm body of water with trees and a dock in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, surrounded by a wooden deck and a covered seating area.

A diner with checkered flooring, blue chairs, and a counter with various items.

A beach with sun loungers and umbrellas, a dock, and a clear view of the water.

13. Village West Resort & Hotel

6.3 km from Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Kristopher

HK$785

HK$863 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Okoboji Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 597 reviews	View
The Inn Hotel Lake Okoboji, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 243 reviews	View
Vintage Block Inn & Suites	9.0 Wonderful 675 reviews	View
Bridges Bay Resort	7.6 Good 750 reviews	View
The Oakwood Inn Okoboji - Adults Only	10.0 Exceptional 246 reviews	View

Top Lower Gar State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Okoboji Waterfront 5BR• Private Dock, Boat Slip, Kayaks & Paddleboards

10/10 Excellent

"My siblings and I really enjoyed this place for our weekend get-together. The place is really comfy and nicely decorated. We were a group of 7 adults, and we had plenty of room to hang out, inside and out. We loved all the windows facing the water, and all the outside areas. We would have loved to use the kayaks but it was too windy. We cooked our own meals, and stayed in other than a nice walk through the neighborhood. Too late in the season for mini-golf, boat tours, etc., but we had a lot of catching up to do so staying in was good. We would definitely book again."

Amazing West Lake Okoboji Home! Location, Location, Location!!!

10/10 Excellent

"The house was amazing with an abundance of room for all of us. Plenty of table spaces for games, a fabulous outdoor space, great kitchen, and comfy roomy bedrooms. The proximity of the home to multiple attractions was especially appreciated, and a quick and easy walk. The lake view from the deck was absolutely stellar. Our host Shawn was quick to help us when our group had a little hiccup in our travel plans. Thanks again Shawn, we appreciate you and hope to see you again soon!"

Okoboji Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoy staying here. Always nice and clean. Staff is very friendly."

Vintage Block Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"What a great discovery for visits to the Iowa Great Lakes! The room and entire property were exceptionally clean, with great amenities like fire pits and corn hole games for guest use and tables outside each room with checkers sets for great evening lounging. The staff were nice kind and welcoming and management was available, attentive and also very kind. This place lives up to the “Iowa nice” reputation of the region. The location is also excellent—central to the entire Lakes area. I couldn’t have been more pleased with my stay."

Penthouse Suite, gorgeous West Lake Okoboji views, 1 BDRM above shopping center

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place for a quick getaway!"

Lower Gar Family Fun- Private Dock, 6 bedrooms, Close to boat Ramp

10/10 Excellent

"Great property, felt like it was fairly new construction. It was as described in the listing. Great for an extended family weekend trip together."

Bring ALL of your family and friends to stay at the Central Stay Cation in Arnolds Park!

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent property, parking was plentiful, room for everyone to gather & the location was great for walking to restaurants/bars & boat dock."

Cozy Condo by Boardwalk, Restaurants, Golf

10/10 Excellent

"Great place and great location"

Cozy Okoboji Lake House, 2 blocks from attractions

10/10 Excellent

"Is a great location."

Other attractions near Lower Gar State Recreation Area

A girl standing in front of a store with a sign that reads "The Funhouse."

Arnolds Park

9.4/10 (357 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Arnolds Park, a lovely green space in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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A sign for Arnold's Park with the text 'Arnold's Park An Iowa Classic'.

Arnolds Park Amusement Park

Bring the family to Arnolds Park Amusement Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum

9.2/10 (45 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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beach near Crows Nest Resort

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Crows Nest Resort during your trip to Arnolds Park? Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Iowa Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Iowa Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Museum during your travels in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Emerald Hills Golf Course

8.6/10 (45 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Arnolds Park at Emerald Hills Golf Course. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji

8.2/10 (86 reviews)

Bring the children to 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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beach near Arnolds Park

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Arnolds Park during your trip to Arnolds Park? Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lower Gar State Recreation Area?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lower Gar State Recreation Area, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 58 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Lower Gar State Recreation Area?

The Inn Hotel Lake Okoboji, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 beach bars and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lower Gar State Recreation Area. Other good options within a few miles include Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center and Bridges Bay Resort.

How many hotels will I find near Lower Gar State Recreation Area?

Expedia has 58 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Lower Gar State Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lower Gar State Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Lower Gar State Recreation Area.

What can I see and do near Lower Gar State Recreation Area?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and Higgins Museum. Arnolds Park Amusement Park, 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and Goodies Handmade Candies are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town. Enjoy nature at Arnolds Park, East Okoboji Lake or West Okoboji Lake.

Lower Gar State Recreation Area Hotels

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Our top choices for Lower Gar State Recreation Area hotels

1. Okoboji Inn & Suites

2. The Inn Hotel Lake Okoboji, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3. Vintage Block Inn & Suites

4. Bridges Bay Resort

5. The Oakwood Inn Okoboji - Adults Only

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

7. Northland Inn Motel

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

9. Travelodge by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

10. Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

11. Ramada by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

12. Rodeway Inn Milford

13. Village West Resort & Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Top Lower Gar State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Okoboji Waterfront 5BR• Private Dock, Boat Slip, Kayaks & Paddleboards

Amazing West Lake Okoboji Home! Location, Location, Location!!!

Okoboji Inn & Suites

Vintage Block Inn & Suites

Penthouse Suite, gorgeous West Lake Okoboji views, 1 BDRM above shopping center

Lower Gar Family Fun- Private Dock, 6 bedrooms, Close to boat Ramp

Bring ALL of your family and friends to stay at the Central Stay Cation in Arnolds Park!

Cozy Condo by Boardwalk, Restaurants, Golf

Cozy Okoboji Lake House, 2 blocks from attractions

Other attractions near Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Arnolds Park

Arnolds Park Amusement Park

Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum

beach near Crows Nest Resort

Iowa Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Museum

Emerald Hills Golf Course

'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji

beach near Arnolds Park

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