Lake Ahquabi is set within Lake Ahquabi State Park, which is situated 6 miles south of Indianola and 22 miles south of Des Moines. The 115-acre human-made lake features a large sandy beach for sunbathing and swimming, and activities on the lake range from pleasure and power boating, canoeing and kayaking to paddle-boating, jet-skiing, wakeboarding, and waterskiing. The lake boasts two boat ramps and several fishing jetties as well as a wheelchair-accessible fishing pier and is a popular fishing destination for all levels of angler. Scenic 770-acre Lake Ahquabi State Park also offers camping, picnicking, hiking, and mountain biking in the summer months, and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter months.
Lake Ahquabi State Park: 16510 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125