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This is the current conditions weather report for Okoboji. The report was made 61 minutes ago, at 12:53 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 10 miles per hour / 16.7 kilometers per hour from the southwest (230°). The temperature was 30°F / -1°C, with a dew-point at 30°F / -1°C. The temperature felt like 21°F / -6°C. The atmospheric pressure was 29.94 inHg / 1015 hPa. The relative humidity was 80%. The skies were clear.

Okoboji is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, along the western shore of East Okoboji Lake. The population was 820 at the 2000 census. Pikes Point State Park is located within the city limits.

Okoboji has developed into a major summer tourist attraction in recent years. A growing number of resorts around the Iowa Great Lakes and the proximity of other tourist-friendly cites, such as Arnolds Park and Spirit Lake, have contributed to its growing popularity. Okoboji has also become a recognizable name around the country due to the sales of many products that proudly display the town name in bold letters. It is not uncommon to spot an Okoboji t-shirt or sweatshirt on nearly every college campus in the Midwest.

Gull Point State Park - This park on West Okoboji Lake is a perfect place to spend a few hours or a few days! Hiking trails are well-maintained, winding their way through Bur Oak forest and marshes. Another attraction is the sandy beach with shade trees near. Ample camping areas are designed to be more private than many other campground layouts. Gull Point State Park is located within the eastern part of Wahpeton; look for signs off Highway 86.

Orleans Beach - Bordering the Big Spirit Lake spillway and across from the Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery, this park offers a long sand beach complete with an off-shore diving platform. This area, located along Hwy. 327 (1/2 mile east of Hwy. 276 junction), also has a public boat ramp onto Big Spirit Lake.

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