Lower Gar State Recreation Area
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- iowadnr.gov(712) 337-3211
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Dickinson County, in Arnolds Park, Lower Gar State Recreation Area covers about 12 acres.
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
- Booking system
- Iowa State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- 1-877-427-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Getting there
- Address
- 647 Dam Rd
Arnolds Park, IA 51331 - Nearest town
- Arnolds Park
- Coordinates
- 43.3558, -95.1257
- Phone
- (712) 337-3211
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
- 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