Lake Anita State Park
{{Short description|State park in Cass County, Iowa}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2023}}
{{Infobox park
| name = Lake Anita State Park
| photo = Picnic shelter overlooking Lake Anita.JPG
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| photo_alt = Lake
| photo_width = 280
| map = USA Iowa#USA
| map_caption = Location in Iowa##Location in United States
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| relief = 1
| label = Lake Anita State Park
| label_position = top
| 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
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
External links
{{commons category|Lake Anita State Park}}
- [https://www.iowadnr.gov/places-go/state-parks/all-parks/lake-anita-state-park Lake Anita State Park] Iowa Department of Natural Resources
- [https://www.iowadnr.gov/media/6615/download?inline Lake Anita State Park Map] Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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Category:Protected areas established in 1961