Is Lake Okoboji a blue water lake?


Is Lake Okoboji a blue water lake? West Lake Okoboji is one of only three blue water lakes in the world, spring fed and 136 feet deep. Water recreational opportunities, from boating to sailing to various water sports, are boundless.


Why is Lake Okoboji so popular?

East Okoboji Lake and its communities offer natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and a close-knit community environment. The lake attracts boating enthusiasts with its pristine, calm, and peaceful waters and provides a favorite spot for locals and tourists alike.


Is lake Okoboji clean?

Although there is no scientific basis that West Okoboji is a blue lake, scientists and non-scientists alike agree the lake has exceptional water quality and color, and is one of only a handful of waterbodies included on the DNR's Outstanding Iowa Waters list.


What are the fall colors in Okoboji?

You can also discover trails time and time again in different seasons here, and each time they will have something unique to offer. The fall foliage is absolutely stunning, displaying striking mosaics of red, gold, green, copper, and yellow.


Is Lake Okoboji worth visiting?

It is a great place for anyone to visit—families, couples, individuals, children . . . there is something for everyone. From a cruise on the Queen II on West Lake Okoboji to mini golf at Pirates Cove, a good time will be had by all! Check out all of my reasons to pack your bags and visit this fantastic location!


Does Okoboji have a beach?

Green's Beach One of Okoboji's most popular public swimming areas is Green's Beach. Picnics and swimming at Green's Beach has lingered in the memories of many of West Okoboji residents and returning visitors!


Can you swim in Okoboji lake?

West Lake Okoboji's clear, cold waters are a relief from the heat, but take some getting used to. The sand beaches at Terrace Park, on the southern end of the lake, provide some of the most refreshing waters for swimming in the area.


What is the freshest water lake in the world?

Lake Baikal contains 20% of the world's fresh surface water. Lake Baikal hides its vast waters under a relatively small surface area (31500 km2).


What is the deepest lake in the United States?

At 1,943 feet (592 meters), Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and one of the deepest in the world. The depths were first explored thoroughly in 1886 by a party from the U.S. Geological Survey.