State Park · Iowa
Elinor Bedell State Park
- Location
- Dickinson County, Iowa
- Nearest town
- 1.7 miles southeast of Spirit Lake
- Type
- State Park
About Elinor Bedell State Park
East Okoboji Lake forms the eastern edge of this 80-acre park, land that stands as one of the last remaining open spaces along the Iowa Great Lakes. The site came to the state as a gift from former U.S. Congressman Berkley Bedell and his wife Elinor, whose name it carries.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Elinor Bedell State Park is in Dickinson County, Iowa, 1.7 miles southeast of Spirit Lake. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.