Lake Anita State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- iowadnr.gov(712) 762-3564
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Lake Anita State Park: Campground ClosedCampground Closed: The Lake Anita Campground will be closed for utility work. Work begins on November 1, 2026 and is expected to be completed by… (more)
Campground Closed: The Lake Anita Campground will be closed for utility work. Work begins on November 1, 2026 and is expected to be completed by April 15, 2027. (Updated October 8, 2026)
Posted by the park 2026-07-02. Official alert
Overview
Lake Anita State Park is a 934-acre park in Cass County, about 14 miles east of Atlantic.
The park supports swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with full hookups, group camping, and showers.
Pets
Privately owned animals must be on a leash of max six feet or confined; pets may not be left unattended in campgrounds; most cabins/yurts are pet-free.
Statewide rule from Iowa's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- Iowa State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- 1-877-427-2757
The campground is 100% reservable and a reservation is required.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites Camp at a variety of campsites near the lake offering electric, non-electric and full hook-up sites, three modern showers and restrooms. Advance campsite reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Lake Anita State Park. The campground is 100% reservable and a reservation is required. | — | Electric campsites; Full Hook-up campsitesShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camp at a variety of campsites near the lake offering electric, non-electric and full hook-up sites, three modern showers and restrooms. Advance campsite reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Lake Anita State Park.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingSwimmingBoatingFishingCamping
Trails
Walk or bike more than five miles of trails at Lake Anita, winding through restored prairie and diverse habitats. The paved Grass Roots Trail connects the park to downtown Anita. A self-guided trail is also available for visitors to learn about the park’s plant life.
Boating, paddling and fishing
Fish for largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish and more. Fishing jetties can be found along the shoreline and two boat ramps provide access to the lake for boat anglers. Dock space for pontoon boats may be reserved on a seasonal basis through the park office.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Playground
- Park or camp store
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- RV dump station
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Group camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 55111 750th St
Anita, IA 50020 - Nearest town
- Atlantic — about 14 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.4327, -94.7620
- Phone
- (712) 762-3564
- Lake_Anita@dnr.iowa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Iowa State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Iowa DNR 'All Parks' directory (Drupal view, ?page=0..3) — state parks, recreation areas, a state preserve and state forests
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology