Lake Anita State Park | |
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Location | Cass, Iowa, United States |
Coordinates | 41°25′26″N 94°46′33″W / 41.42389°N 94.77583°W |
Area | 1,062 acres (4.30 km2) |
Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) [1] |
Established | 1961 |
Governing body | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
Lake Anita State Park is a state park of Iowa, US, featuring a 171-acre (69 ha) reservoir on a branch of the Nishnabotna River. [2] The park is located south of Anita on Iowa State Highway 148.
The campground, one of the most popular in southwest Iowa, offers 161 sites, two shower-and-restroom facilities, and a playground. Several picnic areas overlook the reservoir, and 8 open shelters can be reserved for private events. [2]
Lake Anita State Park includes a beach and two boat ramps. All boating is at no- wake speeds. Docks are available for seasonal rent. Fishing is geared toward largemouth bass, crappies, and bluegills. A 1-mile (1.6 km) self-guided nature trail interprets the trees and shrubs of the region. A 4-mile (6.4 km) trail for walking and bicycling circles the lake. [2]