Overview
Storm Lake is a small city of about 10,600 inhabitants in northern Western Iowa.
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Best things about Storm Lake
King's Pointe Waterpark Resort
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 10°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Sioux City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport, Fort Dodge — 52 mi away. Directions
- SUX Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field, Sioux City — 62 mi away. Directions
- OMA Eppley Airfield, Omaha — 99 mi away (major hub). Directions
Most people drive, but if you happen to have a private plane, then there's another option.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
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Understand
Storm Lake has acquired an interesting reputation among Western Iowans for several notable traits. The population, percentage-wise, is among the most diverse of any town in Iowa due to meat packing plants. Most of the recent residents come from Mexico, Sudan, and Laos, among other countries. In addition, it is one of the few towns in Western Iowa situated on a lake.
Taking both into account, Storm Lake can provide a unique experience for those who choose to explore for a little while.
Get in
Most people drive, but if you happen to have a private plane, then there's another option.
Get around
As is the case with most of rural Iowa, driving a car is the most efficient mode of transportation.
See
Storm Lake Wind Turbine Park - In the countryside to the northwest and southwest, one of Iowa's first wind turbine parks covers the rolling hills. You may be able to schedule a tour at the main office located on M-3, north of the small town of Alta.
Do
Storm Lake - The namesake of the town, Storm Lake has public parks, like AWAYSIS Park, all around the perimeter.
- Though no Schlitterbahn, King's Pointe Resort provides a good afternoon's worth of fun for the family.
Sleep
- Lighthouse Inn, 1601 E Lakeshore Dr. A hotel with a nautical theme, even if not right on the water. +1 641-792-3333
Stay healthy
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