The vast majority of Iowa’s lakes are man-made, crafted by damming up our rivers and re-directing water to reservoirs and ponds where people swim, boat, and fish when the weather is nice. However, if you love natural lakes, you don’t have to settle for man-made lakes all the time! Up in the Iowa Great Lakes region, dozens of glacial lakes showcase the beauty of the Hawkeye State’s natural bodies of water. Big Spirit Lake is the largest of these Iowa Great Lakes, and you can track down the best beach on Spirit Lake at the beautiful and welcoming Awaysis Park.

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Learn more about everything you’ll find at Awaysis Park on the park’s website, here.

For more of the best swimming holes in the Hawkeye State, read These 10 Swimming Holes In Iowa Are Spots You Must Visit and plan a summer full of splashing and swimming in your home state.

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