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The Lost Island
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Lost Island Lake
Ruthven, Iowa
Private Cabin
About Us
the Lost Flamingo is a cabin on beautiful Lost Island Lake in Northwest Iowa. Lost Island Lake is great fun in all seasons! It is the 6th largest natural lake in Iowa. To the north are meadows, prairie lands and wetlands, with ample public lands for hunting seasons. Winter offers ice fishing, sledding, or even ice skating. Summer is also fun for all ages, whether it is swimming at the beach, boating, camping, fishing, or simply enjoying the walking trails or park. A new Bike trail is now in use.
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Located in Palo Alto County on Highway 18, Ruthven is a small town with about 800 residents. Founded in 1884, Ruthven has been called the "Hub of the Wetlands" since five lakes are located within 10 miles of the community. Four miles north of town, Lost Island Lake offers visitors and residents a swimming beach, cafe, public boat launches and beautiful hiking trails. Ruthven residents are proud of their Pre K-12 public school, a well-kept public park and swimming pool, a public library, fire department, four churches, and a community care facility that has assisted and independent living units.
Ruthven celebrates "Bully Bullhead Weekend" annually on the weekend following July 4th. The event includes a parade, a tractor ride, a kid's carnival, fireworks, athletic tournaments, street dance and of course, the bullhead fishing tournament.
The lake boasts great fishing for walleyes, perch, crappies, and of course bullheads.
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the Lost Flamingo offers a getaway that all ages will adore. Located on a quiet lake that is popular for fishing and boating. The cabin is fully equipped and offers a dock and swimming area.