State Recreation Area · Iowa
Templar State Recreation Area
- Location
- Dickinson County, Iowa
- Nearest town
- 2.5 miles north of Spirit Lake
- Type
- State Recreation Area
About Templar State Recreation Area
A 10-acre tract on the western shore of Big Spirit Lake was set aside to give boaters access to the largest of the Iowa Great Lakes without exposing them directly to open water. A lagoon shelters the boat ramp from wind on the lake, and the grounds also hold fishing areas and picnic buildings. The recreation area sits near Orleans, on the lake's western edge.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Templar State Recreation Area is in Dickinson County, Iowa, 2.5 miles north 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.
State parks near Templar State Recreation Area
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Towns near Templar State Recreation Area
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.