Friendly place! I worked out here every day on my vacation to Okoboji. I highly recommend it!!…read moreThere are hardly any gyms around the lakes. Nicely done gym floor with track around it with marked lanes, fairly large cardio area with at least 10-15 treadmills, 10 elliptical and a handful of Precor machines (I love the Precor). The weights could use some updating. I will say that! They cover all the basics but are outdated. Clean locker rooms. Nice large pool although I didn't go in it. They also have classes but didn't get to one.

Day passes available ...great indoor pool...hot tub...sauna...steam room! Clean and well equipped.read more

I'm not much of a golfer. I find it sort of long and dull, but appreciate the social aspect of it,…read moreincluding making deals and fellowship at the 19th Hole. The Loon Lake Golf Course is a family favourite, mostly because it's reasonable close to the cottage, it has a interesting hilly and woodsy layout, it's only 9 holes, and it's relatively cheap. The course is Par 36 and 3037 Yards long. It's also worth a trip if you want to stay at the lake, but not deal with some aspects of the associated resort experience.

What an awesome 9 hole course! Great greens, great service, great people. I have golfed 200 courses…read morein Minnesota and this is among the best 9 hole experiences available.

Wonderful golf course in great condition! The greens are fast and the fairways are in awesome…read morecondition. Challenging if you get outside the fairway- trees and some deep rough. The staff is extremely friendly and ensured we got on the tee box on time and played a nice round. Felt safe and had a great time! Will be back!

Nice looking restaurant but don't order the Caesar salad. $9 for a salad that appears to be…read moreslightly larger than their side option. Plus $3 if you want chicken. Very disappointing. No good options for children.

Gilbert Park is a cute little green space that is on the way home between Downtown Spirit Lake and…read morecottage. I have fond memories of playing with my stepdaughters here during a pleasant evening sunset over a most enjoyable Labour Day weekend. The park itself features a shelter house, walking trail, 2 floating docks, approximately 500 feet of shoreline along East Lake Okoboji, basketball court, playground equipment, park benches, picnic tables, grills, and handicap-accessible restrooms.

This place has crappy boats. Watch out for the yearly scam. I paid $1000 for 8 hr boat rental with…read moreinsurance. I used 4 hours and they didn't make it right. The owners are scumbags looking to profit any way possible. Make sure to check for prior damage.

Sumara offered amazing service! I had to leave a positive review. She filled up our boats gas as a…read morechampion. But she was also extremely friendly, chatting about the lake, college, and many other things. She gave my family reccomendations of activities to do while in town! 10/10 experience.

We always enjoy coming to Emerson Bay Campground. Lots of sights with different hookups…read more I do wish people would treat this park better. We pay for this park through our tax dollars, why won't you want to keep it clean. The state doesn't have the staff or money to hire people to pickup after all the campers. When we pulled into site 56 I picked up a grocery sack of garbage and the fire pits had trash in it. Thanks to the De Jong family for not caring enough to clean up the site when you left.

In Iowa, it's not all meat, potatoes, and corn on the cob, although there's none better anywhere…read more Folks in these parts also enjoy their exercise, whether it be walking, biking, or working out at the local YMCA. In fact, just outside the door of our family cabin on Big Spirit Lake is part of the Dickinson County Recreational Trails network. These trails wind throughout the Iowa Great Lakes Region and are excellent 4 season avenues for bikers, hikers, runners, cross country skiers and snowmobiles. The Spine trail is 14 miles and I have taken it all the way down on my bike to Milford. And along the way, it's a treat to enjoy the lake scenery, cross the old RR bridge in Arnold's Park, and discover lots of natural habitat. Trail head parking is available at several location, as are resting/viewing benches, information kiosk displays, bathrooms, and picnic areas.

Awesome golf course no matter if you play 9 or all 27 holes and 3 different courses all top notch…read more Beautiful fairways and beautiful greens. Nothing better then being out playing golf here in iowa on a course that makes you feel like your playing in a southern state.

Brooks is an Okoboji institution. The course is beautifully maintained, and offers novice to pro…read moregolfers a challenge with 27 holes in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes. If you're looking for something outside the norm, check out the Scottish Links, the newest course at Brooks. The terrain is gorgeous and pretty different looking, with rolling hills and bent grass fairways. Personally, I like to hit a bucket of balls at the driving range rather than commit to 18 holes. :) I'm also fond of the red Brooks golf carts and a G&T at Bud's Pub after. FYI, Brooks is the only 4 1/2 Star Golf Digest rated course in the Lakes area. Brooks was also named one of the top 5 courses to play in Iowa by Golf Week Magazine. Play with the locals- golf Brooks!