travel logistics

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Event location & Overnight Accommodations


Iowa is the proud host of the 92nd Annual Midwest Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) Director’s Meeting, which is scheduled for Sunday, June 21st – Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 at Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center in Okoboji, Iowa.



Lodging:  Overnight accommodations are available at the Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center, 1405 U.S. Highway 71, Okoboji, Iowa 51355, at a discounted rate of $160/night plus tax and resort fees. To make a reservation, call (712) 332-2161 and indicate you are with the MAFWA Group. A limited number of rooms at this hotel will be available at the prevailing federal government rate to eligible individuals; please make your reservations and then email the planning committee to have your rate adjusted manually. This room block is reserved until May 29, but room availability for the night of June 23 is limited.


Lodging is also available at an overflow hotel (within 500 feet of conference center), the AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji, 1005 Brooks Park Drive, Okoboji, IA, 51355, at a discounted rate of $169/night plus tax.  To make a reservation, call (712) 332-9000 and ask for the MAFWA block, or use this link. This room block is reserved until May 21.


Getting there: The closest major airport to Okoboji, Iowa, is Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) in South Dakota, located about 90 minutes away, offering the best combination of accessibility and flight options.

 

Primary Commercial Airports

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD - Sioux Falls, SD): ~90 minutes (approx. 90-100 miles) away. Most recommended for major commercial flights.
  • Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX - Sioux City, IA): ~1.5 to 2 hours away. Offers daily flights to hubs like Chicago and Denver.
  • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP – Minneapolis, MN): Approximately 170-190 miles north (about a 3-hour drive), offering major hub connections.
  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM - Des Moines, IA): 160-180 miles (about 3 hours away). An airport option with more domestic connections.