Lake Anita is a beautiful 171-acre artificial lake situated within Lake Anita State Park in southwest Iowa, a 1,062-acre park with a variety of accessible outdoor recreation facilities. Formed when a dam was created on a branch of the Nishnabotna River, Lake Anita has something for everyone, from swimming at protected beaches and fishing for bluegill and channel catfish to hiking on several trails and lakeside camping. The lakeshore is ideal for small children with safe swimming areas, and there are several picnic areas dotted along the lakeshore with beautiful views of the lake. Other lakeside activities include camping and walking, hiking and cycling along a 5-mile trail that winds around the lake, and a 0.3-mile self-guided nature trail.
Lake Anita State Park: 55111 750th Street, Anita, IA 50020