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Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Iowa

About

Lower Gar State Recreation Area is a 12-acre park in northwest Iowa, about 0.4 miles from the town of Arnolds Park. The State Department of Natural Resources manages the land, and its small size makes it a compact stop rather than an all-day destination. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 79°F in June to about 74°F in September, while winters are cold, with January highs near 24°F and regular snow days. West Okoboji Lake lies about 2.8 miles away, and Spirit Lake is roughly 8 miles off. Both are fishing destinations within easy reach of the park.

Park size

12 acres

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Location

Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Iowa

Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–83°F and lows of 38–62°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Milford 4 Nw, IA weather station, 3.5 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan24° high8° low5 days with snow
  2. Feb29° high12° low4 days with snow
  3. Mar42° high24° low2 days with snow
  4. Apr57° high35° low1 days with snow
  5. May70° high48° low
  6. Jun79° high59° low
  7. Jul83° high62° low
  8. Aug80° high60° low
  9. Sep74° high52° low
  10. Oct60° high38° low
  11. Nov43° high25° low2 days with snow
  12. Dec29° high13° low4 days with snow

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Lower Gar State Recreation Area · Public land
Nearest town
Arnolds Park, Iowa · 0.4 mi
Managed by
State Department of Natural Resources

Source: USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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