Lake Anita State Park

{{Short description|State park in Cass County, Iowa}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2023}}

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| name = Lake Anita State Park

| photo = Picnic shelter overlooking Lake Anita.JPG

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| label = Lake Anita State Park

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| location = Cass County, Iowa, United States

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| coordinates = {{coord|41.4248695|-94.7797335|format=dms|display=inline,title}}

| coords_ref = {{cite gnis|454193|Lake Anita}}

| area = {{convert|1062|acre}}

| elevation = {{convert|1276|ft|m|abbr=on}}

| established = 1961

| administrator = Iowa Department of Natural Resources

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Lake Anita State Park is a state park of Iowa, US, featuring a {{convert|171|acre|ha|adj=on}} reservoir on a branch of the Nishnabotna River. The park is located south of Anita on Iowa State Highway 148.

Facilities

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.

Recreation

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 {{convert|1|mi|km|adj=on}} self-guided nature trail interprets the trees and shrubs of the region. A {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} trail for walking and bicycling circles the lake.

File:Entrance To Lake Anita.JPG|Entrance sign

File:Camp Grounds at Lake Anita State Park.JPG|View of campground

File:View of Dam and Trail.JPG|View of dam and trail

References

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{{cite web |url=https://www.iowadnr.gov/places-go/state-parks/all-parks/lake-anita-state-park |title=Lake Anita State Park |publisher=Iowa Department of Natural Resources |accessdate=March 31, 2025}}

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