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Lake Pahoja
All bathhouses are now closed for the winter season. Camping during the off season you will have electricity and vault style bathrooms only.
Lake Pahoja Recreation Area is open year-round and offers a variety of recreation activities such as ice fishing, hunting, biking, bird watching, canoeing, plus a whole lot more.

Lake Pahoja Recreation Area is a 300 acre highly developed multi-use recreation area. It offers a wide variety of activities for all seasons.
Park Features
- Boating & fishing
- Swimming beach
- Rental cabins
- 6 open picnic shelters
- Trails
- A 4-mile hard surface trail encircles the lake for nature and exercise enthusiasts
- 3 playgrounds
- 3 volleyball courts
- 2 enclosed lodges
- Each containing 4-6 picnic tables, a fireplace, and outdoor pedestal grills
- Basketball court
- Modern restroom facilities
- Drinking water
All of our facilities are handicap accessible.
At the northeast end of the lake, there is a 350' x 100' swimming beach and an adjoining restroom for those interested in a little sun and fun!
Supplies and concessions are available at the Entrance Booth. Thirty percent of all Pahoja sales will be placed in a trust account to assist in funding capital projects at the park.
Park Facts
- Land Area: 228 Acres
- Total Area: 300 Acres
- Watershed Area: 3940 Acres
- Normal Pool: 71.5 Acres
- Flood Pool: 110 Acres
- Shoreline Miles (Normal Pool): 2 Miles
- Dam Type: Earthen Dam
- Dam Height/Length: 50 Feet x 1/4 Mile
- Maximum Depth: 35 Feet
Park Hours
6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.Park Admission
Annual: $25/vehicle • Weekend: $10/vehicle • Daily: $5/vehicleLocation
1831 Buchanan AveInwood, IA 51240