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Ambrose A. Call State Park

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You will find steep hills and old-growth forest along the East Fork of the Des Moines River here. It is a solid spot to …

Backbone State Park in Iowa
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Backbone State Park

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A narrow limestone ridge cuts through the Maquoketa River valley, creating a steep landscape that stands out from the ty…

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Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park

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You will find two 111-acre lakes sitting right on the site of an old 1930s coal mine. It is a solid spot for fishing or …

Beeds Lake State Park in Iowa
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Beeds Lake State Park

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This 319-acre park wraps around a 99-acre reservoir that is perfect for a day of fishing or getting a boat out on the wa…

Bellevue State Park in Iowa
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Bellevue State Park

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Bellevue State Park in Iowa.

Black Hawk State Park in Iowa
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Black Hawk State Park

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Black Hawk Lake offers plenty of shoreline for camping and trails that wind through old game preserves. You can spend yo…

Cedar Rock State Park in Iowa
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Cedar Rock State Park

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Cedar Rock State Park is a state park in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States, preserving the Frank Lloyd Wright-designe…

Creek Valley Campground in Iowa
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Creek Valley Campground

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Dolliver Memorial State Park in Iowa
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Dolliver Memorial State Park

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An Iowa state park south of Fort Dodge featuring high bluffs and deep ravines on the Des Moines River.

Elinor Bedell State Park in Iowa
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Elinor Bedell State Park

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You will find 80 acres of open shoreline right on the east edge of East Okoboji Lake. It is one of the few spots left in…

Elk Rock State Park in Iowa
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Elk Rock State Park

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Red Rock Reservoir cuts through this park, offering plenty of boat ramps and campsites for anyone looking to spend time …

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Fort Defiance State Park

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You will find 191 acres of wooded trails and campsites built by the Civilian Conservation Corps back in the 1930s. It is…

Geode State Park in Iowa
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Geode State Park

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Named after Iowa's state rock, Geode State Park displays crystal-lined geodes at the office, though they're protected fr…

George Wyth Memorial State Park in Iowa
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George Wyth Memorial State Park

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Located on the Cedar River near Cedar Falls and Waterloo, this Iowa park features over 10 miles of trails, fishing, and …

Goose Lake Waterfowl Production Area, State Park in Iowa
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Goose Lake Waterfowl Production Area

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A waterfowl production area in Iowa.

Green Valley State Park in Iowa
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Green Valley State Park

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Green Valley State Park centers on an artificial lake built in the 1940s, located in southwestern Iowa near Creston.

Gull Point State Park in Iowa
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Gull Point State Park

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Gull Point State Park sits on West Okoboji Lake in Iowa's Great Lakes region and includes areas recognized as historic d…

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in Iowa
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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

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This small site in West Branch traces the early life of the 31st president through his original childhood home and surro…

Hickory Haven RV Park and Campground in Iowa
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Hickory Haven RV Park and Campground

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Honey Creek State Park

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You can find 30 acres of shoreline and lakeside access right on Grand Lake near Grove. It is a solid spot to pull over i…

Lacey-Keosauqua State Park in Iowa
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

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You can spend your days fishing the Des Moines River or hiking through the historic districts that line the park. It is …

Lake Ahquabi State Park in Iowa
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Lake Ahquabi State Park

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This reservoir offers plenty of shoreline for fishing and camping just south of Des Moines. You can spend your time hiki…

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Lake Anita State Park

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A state park in Iowa.

Lake Darling State Park in Iowa
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Lake Darling State Park

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A state park in Washington County, Iowa, located between Brighton and Richland.

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