Diamond Lake Vacation and Resort Properties

Diamond Lake is the result of Diamond Lake Dam on a tributary of Little Sioux River in Dickinson County, Iowa and is used for recreation purposes. Construction of Diamond Lake Dam was completed in 1957. At normal levels it has a surface area of 129 acres. It is property of Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

 

 

Nearby Attractions

Windom Wetland Management District (18 miles)

The Windom Wetland Management District acquires and manages waterfowl production areas, enforces wetland easements, and provides conservation assistance to landowners in 12 southwestern Minnesota counties. The landscape is dominated by intense, row-crop agriculture, which has led to the drainage of most wetlands and widespread water quality problems. Deteriorating drainage tile systems and the abundance of historic wetland basins provide unlimited opportunities for wetland restorations.... More

 

Mississippi River Pools Upper & Lower St Anthony Falls (19 miles)

Represents the head of navigation for the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project and is located in downtown Minneapolis. The USAF Visitor Center is located at the Upper Lock and is open to the public year around. The Visitor provides an excellent view of the historic falls, the Minneapolis skyline and the historic mill ruins along the banks of the river. This area is within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.Authorized in 1930 to provide a 9-foot navigation channel... More

 

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge (23 miles)

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is located in the St. Francis River Valley, which is known as one of the finest wildlife areas in the state. The wildlife value of the valley was severely reduced in the early 1900s, when the area was drained for agriculture. Congress established this 30,600-acre refuge in 1965 with Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp (Duck Stamp) funds. Land acquisition continued for the next decade. Restoration of wetlands was completed in the mid-1980s, and upland... More

 

Mississippi River Pool No 1 (24 miles)

Located within the Upper Mississippi River Valley between Minneapolis and St. Paul. Project lands are located within the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project. The Main channel provides excellent deep draft boating opportunities and scenic views of the metropolitan riverfront. This pool is within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area corridor. There is an observation platform for visitors to watch lock operations and see towboats and barges up close.Authorized in 1930 to... More

 

 

 

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Hotels and Lodging for Diamond Lake

Albertville, MN

Country Inn Suites Albertville 

Anoka, MN

Super 8 Motel Anoka 

Brooklyn Center, MN

Extendedstay Brooklyn Center 

Brooklyn Park, MN

Sleep Inn Brooklyn Park  Grand Rios Indoor Water Park Hotel 

Coon Rapids, MN

Americinn Coon Rapids, MN 

Crystal, MN

Best Value Inn Crystal/Minneapolis 

Elk River, MN

Country Inn Suites Elk River 

Maple Grove, MN

Extendedstay Maple Grove  Hampton Inn Minneapolis Maple Grove  Staybridge Suites Minneapolis, MN Maple Grove 

Minneapolis, MN

Northland Inn & Executive Conference Center 

Ramsey, MN

Comfort Suites Ramsey 

Rogers, MN

Americinn Rogers, MN  Super 8 Motel Rogers